The practicalities and opportunities of growing on rewetted peatland (LEAF and Harper Adams University workshop)
Thu 07 Dec
|Edgmond
This workshop will be an opportunity for those who are new to the concept of growing on re-wetted peatland (Paludiculture) to learn more about the practicalities and opportunities this may provide for growers.
Time & Location
07 Dec 2023, 10:00 – 15:00
Edgmond, Edgmond, Newport TF10 8NB, UK
About the event
This workshop will be an opportunity for those who are new to the concept of growing on re-wetted peatland (Paludiculture) to learn more about the practicalities and opportunities this may provide for growers.
The day will feature inputs from industry experts leading this area of research, a discussion workshop and a tour of Harper Adams Paludiculture test site which is in the process of being re-wetted.
The event is part of Harper Adams Paludiculture Innovation Project (PIP), of which more information can be found here: https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/news/209047/harper-adams-university-to-become-first-uk-centre-for-the-study-of-peat-farming
10am: Arrival and coffee
10.30: Introduction to Harper Adam’s Paludiculture project – Scott Kirby
10.45: Investigating GHG savings from Paludiculture – Islam Abdel-Aziz (ADAS)