Do you have any burning questions about the key issues influencing Scotland’s arable industry? Are you interested in sustainable farming practices and how best to achieve net-zero? Then why not visit Arable Scotland (Balruddery Farm near Dundee, DD2 5LL, Tuesday 5 July 2022, 10 am to 4:30 pm), Scotland's premier arable event focussing on knowledge and solutions for the arable industry and take part in this year’s Arable Conversations.
The Arable Conversation series of speaker talks seek to provide an interactive space for open and frank discussions of topical issues, enabling delegates and the panel of experts to share views and explore solutions to environmental and financial sustainability issues facing the industry. This year’s programme focuses on net-zero and includes strands on biodiversity and carbon capture, plus market updates and arable choices:
Dr Ken Loades, a research leader at the James Hutton Institute and SEFARI Gateway sector lead, said: “The drive for net-zero has focussed attention on innovative ways to sequester carbon. As soil is one of the largest potential stores of carbon, land management is key to Scotland’s 2045 net zero ambitions. At this year’s Arable Scotland, new low input cereal, oilseed and legume varieties will be demonstrated, along with technologies and soil management practices for improving soil health and reducing the carbon footprint of arable cropping.
“Don’t miss our series of Arable Conversations when panellists and the audience will discuss their experiences of applying different approaches to sequestering carbon in Scotland's arable systems; to understand what works and where new knowledge is needed.
“Delegates will also be able to discuss with farmers, agronomists, researchers, and policy advisors about the importance of carbon calculators on the journey to net-zero, and their accuracy and practical use.”
This year’s demonstration plots will showcase the latest research and technological advances in arable cropping, including new crops, varieties and practices for improved biodiversity, soil health, and integrated pest management. Visitors will be able to take part in plot tours during the day and speak to representatives of the companies and research organisations present at the event.
Visit arablescotland.org.uk [1] to learn more about the event and book your free place. Six BASIS and two NRoSO points will be available to delegates.
Arable Scotland is organised and hosted by the James Hutton Institute in partnership with Scotland's Rural College and AHDB, and is supported by the Farm Advisory Service, SEFARI, Agronomist and Arable Farmer magazine and the Scottish Farmer; and sponsored by HL Hutchinson Ltd and the Scottish Society for Crop Research.
Exhibitors include Kings, Frontier Agriculture, Syngenta UK, Bayer CropScience, LG Seeds, Limagrain UK, Yara UK, SmartRural, Syngenta UK, H L Hutchinson, Rotam Europe, CPC2 Capital Park, Farming and Water Scotland, UPL, RSABI and Senova.
Notes for editors
There will be a press briefing between 8:30 and 9:30 am, before the start of the main event. Journalists are welcome to attend but should RSVP to Bernardo.RodriguezSalcedo@hutton.ac.uk [2].
Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo [3], Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 [4] (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 [5] (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918 [6] (mobile).
Links:
[1] https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/KFHHC2RzOFkmolvunSQZa?domain=arablescotland.org.uk
[2] mailto:Bernardo.RodriguezSalcedo@hutton.ac.uk
[3] mailto:bernardo.rodriguez-salcedo@hutton.ac.uk?subject=Query%20from%20Hutton%20website
[4] tel:+441224395089
[5] tel:+44344928 5428
[6] tel:+447791193918