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Hutchinsons – Castle Donington Trial Site Open Day
June 24 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Advice on improving profitability
- Choosing the right cereal variety
- Innovative agronomy approaches
- Integrating arable and livestock enterprises
- Meet industry experts showcasing Hutchinsons services, Omnia, farm machinery, livestock handling, and environmental schemes
- BBQ & social networking.
PROGRAMME:
Enjoy a range of in-field crop demonstrations, topical presentations, partner stands and social networking.
Hot food and refreshments provided.
In field crop demonstrations:
Agronomy innovations – Ed Webb and Cat Dyer
- Explore findings from nitrogen trials and learn how tissue and SAP analyses can help identify nutrient deficiencies and improve crop management.
- Discover how leveraging precision data through soil mapping and analysis can enhance productivity and sustainability.
- Understand the benefits and considerations of variety blends.
Wheat variety plot tour – Peter Brundle
- A walk-through demonstration of growing plots of treated and untreated recommended wheat varieties, candidates and blends.
A new approach to farming – Ben Stanley, Andrew Wright and Leo Page
- Diversification for new farm income streams and long-term viability.
- Practical advice on implementing agri-environmental schemes.
- Perspectives on UK agriculture in 2025, emerging challenges and future opportunities.
Trade Exhibitors
Explore a range of stands covering areas which include environmental schemes, livestock husbandry, farm machinery, grassland management and precision farming
