Managing rushes without chemicals
Date:
Tuesday 7 June 2016 - 10:15 to 15:00
Venue:
Crianlarich
Organiser:
Soil Association Scotland
A practical one-day workshop on managing rushes without chemicals. This follows on from a successful meeting last year that explored different management options for rushes.
You do not need to have been at the previous meetings to attend this meeting.
Topics include:
- a review of the lessons learned so far
- a practical look at rush management on-farm
- reseeding and grass seed mixes
- a Q & A session with our rushes expert (please come with a question)
A light lunch will be included. Booking is essential so that lunch and resource packs can be provided.
Call David on 07718 570 946 or email dmichie@soilassociation.org
Price:
Free of charge to farmers and land managers; £40.00 plus VAT to others
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