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Women in Agriculture: Orkney – Soil & Grassland

Evie Community Room ,Evie Community School, Evie KW17 2PE

Building on the previous success of Orkney’s Women in Agriculture events, our next workshop is an interactive look at the importance of all things soil and grassland!

Why is soil vital to all farming businesses?

What impact can high-quality grassland management have on your Orkney farm?

This event will look at

  • Soil Analysis
  • Issues around compaction
  • Drainage
  • Grassland Management

Speakers:

  • Poppy Frater – Grassland Specialist, SAC Consulting
  • Susan Pirie – Senior Advisor, SAC Consulting

 to book: https://www.fas.scot/events/event/women-in-agriculture-orkney-soil-grassland/