Future-proof your forage: Multi-species leys as drought insurance

Event overview

Join Farming Connect for a practical on-farm event exploring how multi-species leys can act as drought insurance by supporting forage growth, soil health and farm resilience during dry periods.

During the event, we will cover:
 

• Choosing the right mix: matching grasses, legumes and herbs to soil type, field conditions and intended use.
   
• Establishment: seedbed preparation, sowing timing, managing competition and supporting slower-establishing species.
   
• Management: grazing pressure, rest and recovery, species balance and persistence.
   
• Wider benefits: soil structure, biodiversity value and temporary habitat option for the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

Food and refreshments will be provided and your attendance to this event is eligible towards the SFS UA4 CPD hours.

To book your place, register below or contact the Farming Connect Service Centre on 03456 000 813.

If you haven't already you'll need to re‑register with Farming Connect using your new GOV.UK One Login account.

Guidance on how to register with Farming Connect is available here: Re-register with Farming Connect and move to GOV.UK One Login | Farming Connect

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