Turriff Small Holder Discussion Group: Soils Meeting

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This small holder meeting will focus on soils. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice soil texturing, see what good (and bad) soil structure in a soil pit looks like and learn about soil conditioners. There will a short walk to look at Green Manures on the farm. We will also be looking at how trees can help on a small holding and learn how cross compliance affects small holders. Thereafter, attendees will be able to browse and pick up information from the Farming & Water Scotland stand.

Speaker:

• Soil and drainage specialist, Gavin Elrick
• Woodlands specialist Simon Jacyna.

Topics:

• Soil Texturing
• Cross Compliance
• Soil Conditioners
• Woodland
• Soil Pits
• Green Manures