Strong demand for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme training
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A key part of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is the completion of training to utilise the information provided in soil analysis reports.
Training has been developed by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). This training helps farmers to understand and interpret their SNHS soil analysis report, make best use of organic manures, and learn how to create a Nutrient Management Plan. It can be completed from the comfort of their home online at from the CAFRE website.
For those who do not have access to online training or do not feel confident in its use, a limited number of face-to-face training sessions are being provided. These will involve viewing the training videos in a theatre. This training is being delivered by Countryside Services Ltd.
Commenting on the delivery of the face-to-face Soil Nutrient Health Scheme training, Dr Andrew Kerr, Rural Services Contract Manager at Countryside Services Ltd stated:
“Following the success of the events held to date we have experienced a surge in interest from farmers wishing to attend the face-to-face training courses. Farmers recognise that completing the training could be necessary to receive payments under future farm support schemes and have demonstrated an appetite to attend the face-to-face training events. To cater for demand we are pleased to release a further four additional training dates.”
Enniskillen:
Wednesday 22 January from 1.00pm to 5.00pm in the Ardhowen Theatre
Craigavon:
Thursday 30 January from 1.00pm to 5.00pm in the Civic Centre
Cookstown:
Monday 10 February from 1.00pm to 5.00pm in the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre
Downpatrick:
Wednesday 19 February from 1.00pm to 5.00pm in the St Patrick’s Centre
To book your place visit the CAFRE website or telephone Countryside Services on 028 8778 9770.
Please note that pre-registration for these events is essential, and you must bring photographic ID with you.
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