Date:
13.11.2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location:

Description

Mersey Rivers Trust is inviting farmers and growers in the Alt and Crossens river catchments to our latest engagement workshop on Wednesday 13 November 2024 between 10am and 1pm at Mere Brow Village Hall, The Gravel, Mere Brow, Lancs, PR4 6JX

A hot lunch will be provided from 12 noon, plus tea/coffee during the morning.

We will have some short presentations plus Q&A sessions covering topics including:

  • Latest updates on farm grants, including Sustainable Farming Incentive
  • Relevant policy updates from Defra, Natural England, Environment Agency and other government agencies
  • Water resources management, water storage and abstraction licensing in the Alt and Crossens catchment
  • An update on the Lowland Peat Agriculture Pilot Project in the Alt-Crossens
  • Future engagement with farmers and growers

There will be time over a hot lunch to catch up with neighbours, other farmers and growers, as well as have discussions with staff from NFU, Environment Agency and Mersey Rivers Trust.

The event will be registered for BASIS and NROSO points.

To assist us with the catering, please can you let us know if you will be attending by sending an email with your name and contact details toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you have any dietary requirements and/or access needs please do also let us know in your email.   

We hope you will be able to join us for this event!

Location information

Mere Brow Village Hall

County:
Lancashire
Street:
The Gravel
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