As input costs soar and with a depleted body of professional soil and water management specialists to fall back on, the Centre for Contemporary Agriculture promises a new technical event in spring will aim to help farmers meet the challenges of increasing output, while reducing financial and environmental costs.    

The Soil, Water and Precision Management event, organized by the CCA, will be held at Easton College, Norwich, on Thursday, 15th March.  

“Whether driven by concern for profit or the environment, saving resources is at the forefront of most farmers’ minds,” says David Lawrence, Principal of Easton College.   “Highly practical, this new event will deliver up to date, relevant and in some cases innovative ideas farmers can put in to practice immediately to help improve yields and efficiency and to invest wisely to reduce running costs. We want delegates to leave this event with clear ideas on how to check and improve their field management in order to ensure sustainability and prevent environmental damage.”

The event is set to cover topical subject areas including water efficiency, selecting the right irrigation equipment, cultivation systems and soil amendment strategies, as well as controlled traffic farming systems – aimed at improving the business’ bottom line while protecting soil structure from mechanical compaction. The programme will be led by experts from the School of Applied Science at Cranfield University, the Environment Agency, NIAB-TAG and Cambridge University Farm amongst others.

The event is free for farmers and others to attend and will include refreshments including breakfast bacon rolls and a hog roast lunch. Businesses interested in being part of this event should contact Helen Bibby at Anglia Farmers, tel 01603 881881 / helen.bibby@angliafarmers.co.uk.   For tickets to the event, contact Ches Broom, tel 01603 731309 / cbroom@easton-college.ac.uk.