4.5 hours
Hole Farm
Free Tickets Available
Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 am to 02:00 pm (GMT+00:00)
Hole Farm
Hempstead, Holt, United Kingdom
Join Crisp Malt and Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) for an engaging and informative morning exploring the role of cover crops in protecting soil health, local rivers and groundwater. We’ll delve into how cover crops can prevent nutrient losses, promote nutrient cycling and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable farming system.
Hole Farm, Hempstead, Holt, NR25 6TT
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9:30 Arrival and Refreshments
Welcome (CSF and Crisp Malt) – Links to Field Forward
Background to Cover Cropping at Hole Farm – A farmer’s perspective
On-Farm Solutions – Hear from independent arable consultant, Andrew Wells. Andrew will draw on his extensive experience of integrating cover crops into arable and mixed farming rotations. Andrew will also cover the selection of species for cover crops to provide benefits while minimising possible negative effects within crop rotations.
The Science of Cover Crops – Evidence from Anglian Water’s Trial Results (Fiona Wood)
Farm Walk - Head outside for a short walk to look at different cover crop sites and to continue the conversation. Walk will also include the opportunity to stop at legume fallow sites.
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Please note, there may be some filming throughout the event on behalf of Crisp Malt. Filming will be focussed on the speakers and cover crops.
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Tickets for Cover Crops - Farm Walk for Farmers can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Cover Crop Ticket | Free |