Second report from the TMAF Flux Towers monitoring carbon
In her second report on the carbon monitoring underway in Morley sugar beet, Dr Georgina Barrett of BBRO explains what has been going well so far– and not so well – in this field.
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Working with AHDB to further farmer-to-farmer discussions
TMAF and Morley Farms are pleased to announce that we have been accepted to become a AHDB strategic farm. AHDB have a national programme of monitor and strategic farms. The aim is to create a network for farmer-to-farmer discussion and learning.
LEAF Education leads course for Initial Teacher Trainees at Morley Farms
In early May, eighteen students visited Morley Farm to find out more about the learning opportunities linked to food, farming and the natural environment.
Don’t judge us: we are only here for the day
Recently, TMAF Chair Richard Wilbourn and David Jones were guests of the Newbury and District Agricultural Society to judge their crop competitions. They enjoyed the chance to look at the crops and, as David reports back, noticed several significant differences between farming in the West compared to the East.
Minimise risk by being well informed
For over 200 farmers, growers and advisors who attended the 2023 Morley Innovation Day there was little risk of leaving the event without something seen or heard to inspire, steer or confirm decision-making.
How can we mend the relationship between food production and wildlife?
Anna Wyeth, a third-year undergraduate student in the School of Environmental Science at UEA, came to Morley for a conversation with TMAF Farm Manager David Jones.
Give your agricultural career a boost
Can you point to a pivotal moment in your agricultural career? TMAF Farm Manager David Jones can. For him it was taking part in the training in farm management offered by the course supported by the John Edgar Trust. The search is on for the next group of participants and he extends an offer of help to interested applicants.
Morley Innovation Day 2023
The Morley Innovation Day in Norfolk showcases the latest arable advice and research from UK agribusiness and research organisations. This free to attend event is open to all will take place on 22 June 2023.
New arrivals: the Morley Flux Towers
Visitors to Morley and people who live locally are noticing a new arrival in one of our fields. Dr Georgina Barrett, the research scientist from BBRO overseeing the project hosted and funded by TMAF, describes what’s going on, why and how.
Contribution of TMAF research to independent agronomy
There’s integrity in independence. That’s the view of independent agronomist and TMAF Trustee and Deputy Chair Sue Lord. That’s why, she explains, she was happy to write an article for the recent edition of Beet Review magazine.