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Meeting 1 This is the first meeting so the main objective is to meet Andrew and George Booth, get to know the business, enterprise mix, land capability, mechanisation, etc - understanding their system. Meeting 2 The main objective is to consider options for replacing the aging fertiliser spreader. What is the replacement policy, the options and how do you cost it? Also, inspect growing crops and market update. Meeting 3 The main objective was a group exercise to capture the lessons/experiences from the 2011 season and hear about Robert Ramsay’s biomass crop drier. Meeting 4 A key decision for the Booths' concerns the future grain drying and handling system. This meeting involved a visit to three farms to see different drying systems first hand. Meeting 5 The main objective is to examine compost as a tool for improving soil structure. Also discussed a forward farm budget for the year. Meeting 6 The main focus is to take time to really see the growing crops, discuss the agronomy programme, share experiences and discuss future crop management. Meeting 7 The aim here is to extend the project by visiting a progressive arable farmer to review their business, taking any learning back to the Monitor Farm. Meeting 8 Review of soil management including; crop nutrition, soil structure, nutrient availability, organic matter and use of compost. Meeting 9 Reporting the MF’s crop performance and gathering growers’ experiences and lessons. Meeting 10 Review and update on precision farming plus SGRPID field mapping inspections. Upcoming meetings The next meeting will be held on Thu 9 May. |
