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Event
5 Jan 2026
Niab
Cover crop Trials webinar
19/01/2026
Online
Hear from Dr Ian Clark, Rothamsted Research, Dr Lydia Smith and Dr Nathan Morris, Niab
Training Course
24 Dec 2025
Niab
Best practice for cover crops in arable systems
3/03/2026
Sophi Taylor Building, Niab, Park Farm, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ
Individuals who are already growing cover crops or would like to include cover crops in the rotation. This course has been developed specifically for using cover crops in an arable rotation
8 BASIS, 8 NRoSO
Trainer: Nathan Morris, Farming Systems and Soils Specialist, Niab
Training Course
22 Dec 2025
Cotswold Seeds
Integrating herbal leys in arable systems - species selection, establishment and management
12/02/2026
Online
An intermediate course best suited to those who want to understand how herbal leys can be integrated into farming systems
8 BASIS.& 8 NRoSO
Trainer: Dr Ellie Roberts, Forage Crops Specialist, Niab
Event
5 Jan 2026
Rothamsted Research
Biomass Open Day
21/01/2026
Nigel Bertram Visitor Centre, University of Leeds, Paradise Way, Bramham, Tadcaster LS24 9GF
On the day we will hear from the speakers:
Chris Ashman, IBERS
Will MacAlpine, Rothamsted Research
Kevin Lindegaard, Willow Solutions
David Marsh, Energy Crops Consultancy
Training Course
24 Dec 2025
Niab
Underutilised and alternative break crops
5/02/2026
Sophi Taylor Building, Niab, Park Farm, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ
Understand more about alternative crops and how they can be added into arable rotations
8 BASIS, 8 NRoSO
Trainer: Dr Phil Howell, Dr Lydia Smith, and Jasmine Toole , Niab
Training Course
22 Dec 2025
Niab
Roots - Soil interaction - What really goes on underground?
21/01/2026
Sophi Taylor Building, Niab, Park Farm, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ
Farmers, agronomists, and ag-tech professionals who wish to manage crops in a way that optimises root growth and function
3 BASIS, 3 NRoSO
Delivered by Dr Eric Ober