Balmacara: Croft Ground Back into Work Course
Date:
Saturday 28 January 2017 - 09:00
Venue:
Balmacara, by Kyle of Lochalsh
Organiser:
Scottish Crofting Federation
Bringing Croft Ground Back into Work Course
This course is very practical with a demonstration of Groundclear Ltd Robocut machine to cut brambles, gorse and rushes. Interpreting soil analysis from the croft and lime and fertiliser requirements. Weed control chemical and mechanical will be discussed. The grants available for this work will also be covered.
Local Course Director: Janette Sutherland
Email training@crofting.org to book your place!
Price:
£40
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