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DATES FOR THE DIARY

  • Carbon Clinic
    Mon, 27 Mar
    FarmED
    27 Mar, 09:30 – 16:30
    FarmED, Station Rd, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ, UK
    Get your carbon questions answered as this FarmED event delves into the world of soil carbon, carbon calculators, sequestration, net zero and carbon credits. Recommended for anyone interested in the NEIRF project or unpicking their baselining results.
  • Dunthrop Farm Walk
    Wed, 15 Mar
    Dunthrop Farm (///intent.pill.validated)
    15 Mar, 10:00 – 14:00
    Dunthrop Farm (///intent.pill.validated), Dunthrop Farm, Dunthrop Rd, Heythrop, Chipping Norton OX7 5TJ, UK
    Integrated livestock, woodland and agroforestry are being built into the systems at Dunthrop. Hear about these early stage projects, baselines for natural capital markets, Landscape Recovery, our NEIRF project on finance for natural capital projects, and an update as an ELMs SFI pilot farm.
  • Rivers & Wetlands Project Conference
    13 Mar, 10:00 – 15:30
    FarmED, FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Station Rd, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ
    Hosted by the Cotswolds Rivers Trust and Windrush Catchment Partnership, this day-long conference will present the Rivers and Wetlands Project. There will be discussion of river habitats and local campaigning for water quality as well as updates on activities in the Windrush and Evenlode catchments.
  • Farmland Bird Aid Network 20th Anniversary Celebration
    09 Mar, 12:30 – 15:30
    FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Station Rd, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ, UK
    Farmland Bird Aid Network feed birds at 20+ sites in West Oxfordshire, and are celebrating their 20th Anniversary at FarmEd. Members (particularly those 32 in our feeding project) are welcomed on 9th March to celebrate feeding farmland birds. Please book by emailing info@farmlandbirdaidnetwork.org
  • Connecting landowners and land managers with market gardeners and growers
    22 Feb, 18:00 – 20:00
    via Eventbrite
    A discussion for landowners and horticulture growers to identify common goals, understand barriers and explore ways of working together.
  • Growing English Walnuts for Profit in the Cotswold AONB
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 13 Feb
    Warwickshire Walnuts, Burmington Farm
    13 Feb, 10:00 – 14:00
    Warwickshire Walnuts, Burmington Farm, Burmington, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5AR, UK
    PART 2 Considering agroforestry or a new orchard? Do you already have walnut trees? This event run by Warwickshire Walnuts at Burmington is a comprehensive introduction to growing English Walnuts (Juglans regia) as a commercial crop.
  • 2023 AGM and keynote speech on ELMs
    Fri, 10 Feb
    Chipping Norton Rugby Club
    10 Feb, 10:30 – 13:30
    Chipping Norton Rugby Club, Greystones, Burford Rd, Chipping Norton OX7 5UY, UK
    A summary of last year and future plans will be presented followed by an invaluable update on ELMs with Harold Makant, strategic policy and land management adviser at Natural England
  • Deer Larder Visit at Cornbury Park
    Fri, 03 Feb
    Game Larder ///reconnect.superbly.hinted
    03 Feb, 09:00 – 11:00
    Game Larder ///reconnect.superbly.hinted, Charlbury, Chipping Norton OX7 3HN, UK
    With the integration of agriculture and extensive habitat creation comes a growing challenge from deer browsing damage. A few members are considering alternative routes to market for venison to increase its value, and enable better deer management. Be part of the conversation.
  • End of year briefing and Christmas social
    Fri, 16 Dec
    The Izod's, Priory Farm
    16 Dec 2022, 15:00 – 17:30
    The Izod's, Priory Farm, Priory Ln, Lyneham, Chipping Norton OX7 6QN, UK
    A merry occasion to reflect on the work of the cluster over 2022, a few insights from key speakers, and maybe a mince pie!
  • Grains:  2022 crop and beyond
    Fri, 09 Dec
    FarmED followed by Matthews Mill
    09 Dec 2022, 10:30 – 15:30
    FarmED followed by Matthews Mill, Station Rd, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ, UK
    An excellent opportunity to consider the route of your cereal crop to market. Discuss the options for different categories of grain and follow the path through our region's own multi-generation milling operation, Matthews Mill. Lunch included.
  • Conservation grazing with Nofence
    Thu, 10 Nov
    What3words ///hillsides.tasters.bagpipes
    10 Nov 2022, 10:30 – 12:30 GMT
    What3words ///hillsides.tasters.bagpipes, Cheltenham GL53 9QL, UK
    A farm walk with James Allen to discuss Nofence, heritage breeds, regenerative grazing, conservation grazing and flying herds among other interesting things
  • Hedgerow management  presentation and farm walk
    Fri, 04 Nov
    Glebe Farm, The Green
    04 Nov 2022, 10:00 – 14:00
    Glebe Farm, The Green, Freeland, Witney OX29 8AP, UK
    The new SFI Hedgerows Standard is due out next year, and never has there been a better opportunity to plan for more, manage better, and build good hedgerows in your farm business.
  • Joint Ventures and Enterprise Stacking
    03 Nov 2022, 09:30 – 16:30
    FarmED, Station Rd, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ, UK
    Thriving, diverse, sustainable farm businesses need great people. But where do we find them and how do we support them? How do we stimulate new enterprises on our farms? Could a new partnership or joint venture be the solution?
  • Modelling Regenerative Agriculture and Natural Capital outcomes for better finance and investment
    28 Oct 2022, 10:00 – 12:00
    Bruern Farmshop, Bruern, Chipping Norton OX7 6QE, UK
    A workshop to explain our new project with the Rothamsted Research Institute and Oxbury Bank, which models natural capital outcomes (e.g. carbon) to lever novel finance packages, and catalyse regenerative farming and conservation projects in the landscape. Tea, coffee and cake too!
  • Cover Cropping and Controlled Traffic Farming
    Tue, 25 Oct
    What 3 words: fluffed.gossiped.curries
    25 Oct 2022, 15:00 – 17:30
    What 3 words: fluffed.gossiped.curries, August Farms, Burford (come off the A361)
    In Nick's words, Conservation Agriculture has proven potential to improve crop yields, while improving the long-term environmental and financial sustainability of farming. Come and see how he approaches it.
  • Opportunities for woodlands
    Mon, 26 Sept
    Blenheim Hordley Wood, then Nicholson's
    26 Sept 2022, 09:00 – 13:30
    Blenheim Hordley Wood, then Nicholson's, Wootton, Woodstock OX20 1EP, UK
    Enjoy lunch, a walk and talk for an overview of agroforestry, copses, benefits for water and air quality, project design, public and private funding, and facilitation.
  • Land App training to support land management
    Wed, 14 Sept
    Zoom surgery - link in meeting description
    14 Sept 2022, 14:00 – 16:00
    Zoom surgery - link in meeting description
    Digital mapping is a pre-requisit for so many land management decisions, grant applications and landscape initiatives. This surgery is designed to support with basic use of Land App and answer any queries we have.
  • ECP Wetland Creation Grant Scheme Launch and BNG Workshop
    Tue, 13 Sept
    Milton-under-Wychwood Village Hall
    13 Sept 2022, 18:00 – 20:00
    Milton-under-Wychwood Village Hall, Shipton Rd, Milton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6JU, UK
    The Evenlode Catchment Partnership, in conjunction with Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment invites you to the launch of the 2022/23 Wetland Creation Scheme. Enjoy a light supper and get primed for your next wetland project!
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