# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DEFRA/CSF Update & Building resilience in soils
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Latest updates on CSF grants and the DEFRA Farming Transition followed by Mel Holloway giving practical advice on building soil resilienceAbout this EventOverviewJoin Defra, your local CSF Team, and expert Mel Holloway talking soil biology, structure and nutrients to help you improve resilience.DefraAn update on the overall direction of the agricultural transition, including work to strengthen food security, support sustainable food production, and make schemes and funding simpler and fairer for farmers.Catchment Sensitive FarmingAn update of CSF advice available. Your local adviser can talk through farming practices that protect water, air and soil.Mel Holloway - Building Resilient Soils for a Changing ClimateJoin leading farm consultant Mel Holloway for a focused seminar on how to build soils that stay productive and resilient in increasingly unpredictable weather. Designed for farmers and land managers, this indoor session blends expert insight with clear, actionable guidance to help you improve soil health and performance year‑round.What we’ll coverWeather & soil function• Consequences of weather extremes• What soil health really means in a changing climateBiological activity• Microorganisms, earthworms & soil organic matter• Potentially mineralisable nitrogen• Cover crops and their role in resiliencePhysical properties• Texture, structure & water‑holding capacity• Moisture, drainage & compaction• Cultivation timing and choice• Herbicide timing, choice & performance in wetter seasonsChemical properties• Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium & pH• Fertiliser types, losses & inhibitorsSoil Health Scorecard• How to assess and benchmark soil function on your farmMel’s sessions are known for being open, engaging and full of real‑world advice so please bring your questions and make the most of the discussion.Registration - 9.30am, commencing at 10amLunch Provided
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/towcester/defra-csf-update-and-building-resilience-in-soils/100001987516652811
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Towcester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Towcestrians Sports Club
- **lat**: 52.141513
- **long**: -1.006694
- **full address**: Towcestrians Sports Club, Greens Norton Road, Towcester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DEFRA/CSF Update & Building resilience in soils being held?
  - **A:** DEFRA/CSF Update & Building resilience in soils takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Towcestrians Sports Club, Greens Norton Road, Towcester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DEFRA/CSF Update & Building resilience in soils?
  - **A:** DEFRA/CSF Update & Building resilience in soils is organized by CSF East Midlands.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DEFRA/CSF Update & Building resilience in soils is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Towcester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DEFRA/CSF Update & Building resilience in soils sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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