Farm open day with No-till Bill

[martian]

We are hosting a no-till day next week, Tuesday 25th March, starting at 10.30 for a cup of coffee, with Bill Crabtree giving a talk and answering questions for an hour or two, followed by a bit of a farm tour to look at some of our crops, all direct drilled with a 6m 750a.

I appreciate it's very last minute, but we only heard from Bill last week that he was going to be in the UK next week and thought it was worth organising a chance for us poms to hear this Australian legend talk. Although conditions in W Australia (where Bill has effectively persuaded 90% of farmers to convert to no-till techniques over the last thirty years) are obviously quite different from the UK, it is worth making the effort to hear him as he has extensive knowledge of no-till methods worldwide and the challenges that no-till farmers face.

This is a free event organised by BASE UK, open to non-members as well. PM me if interested and I'll send more details

 

[Dan Powell]

Do we get to tickle the shorthorns behind the ears. If we do, I'm in.

 

[BSH]

Unfortunately I am doing my annual TB and blood tests that day so cant come which is a real pity. I hope you have a good day, it will be interesting to hear how it goes.

 

[martian]

Tickling the shorthorns is extra, but we could do you a deal Dan

 

[Dockers]

Hi Martian, would like to come, please. Can you send me some directions please ?

James

 

[dontknowanything]

I'll come if I can, but I don't know what's going on at home so I may be pre-booked!

 

[Northdowns Martin]

Myself and Nick (moretimeforgolf) would like to attend please. Room in the car for a couple more if going for this neck of the woods.

 

[martian]

Excellent. If you've got satnav the postcode is SG4 7AL, Darnalls Hall Farm, Weston. See you then.
Looks like there'll be a film person there, so remember to bring a hairbrush...
Let us know how many are planning to come so we can pinch enough chairs from the church shed

 

[willy]

Hi yes I would like to come too please book me in if that's ok,

Regards

Will GilmanGilman

 

[Feldspar]

I would very much like to come. It depends though how much rain we get between now and then as to whether there will be work that needs doing.

 

[Simon Chiles]

I would like to attend, I'll try and contact @Northdowns Martin and @moretimeforgolf to see if we can make a jolly boy's outing.

 

[Nick.]

I'd like to come along to please, and bring an agronomist friend too if that's ok ?
You're only 5 mins away from my in laws, so got to drop the Mrs off on the way.

 

[Christopher Renner]

We are hosting a no-till day next week, Tuesday 25th March, starting at 10.30 for a cup of coffee, with Bill Crabtree giving a talk and answering questions for an hour or two, followed by a bit of a farm tour to look at some of our crops, all direct drilled with a 6m 750a.

I appreciate it's very last minute, but we only heard from Bill last week that he was going to be in the UK next week and thought it was worth organising a chance for us poms to hear this Australian legend talk. Although conditions in W Australia (where Bill has effectively persuaded 90% of farmers to convert to no-till techniques over the last thirty years) are obviously quite different from the UK, it is worth making the effort to hear him as he has extensive knowledge of no-till methods worldwide and the challenges that no-till farmers face.

This is a free event organised by BASE UK, open to non-members as well. PM me if interested and I'll send more details

Hi Martian

Son George and I hope to come down to join you with Will Gilman

See you
Christopher Renner

 

[Halftrack]

Hi Martian,

Sorry to be very last minute, could you find another place for me please.

 

[Richard III]

Looking like I should be able to make it too, if you can squeeze me in.

 

[Clive]

Would have loved to come but am otherwise engaged on Tuesday

 

[Fred]

Link to Bills website , I'm afraid I can't make it either
www.no-till.com.au

 

[Joe Boy]

Hi Martian

I would like to come with a + 1.

Are we allowed a look at the mob grazing set up as well!

We have cancelled everything else and worked all weekend. Looking foreword to a day off!

 

[Dan Powell]

Wish I could come but not going to make it this time. Hope you have a fine day for it and I look forward to any follow up discussion!

 

[martian]

Joe, not much to see on the mob-grazing just yet I'm afraid as animals are mostly in yards. Look forward to seeing you though, many thanks.
Last minute bookings accepted, but let us know you are coming so we can sort some lunch as well as a chair to sit on.
Sorry not to see you Dan