Hutchinsons Summer Events
See how your local Hutchinsons agronomy team are testing new varieties, technologies, or management practices in your local conditions ...
With Regional Trial Centre (RTC) and Helix open days across the country this summer, visitors can expect to see how their Hutchinsons agronomy team are testing new varieties, technologies, or management practices in their local conditions – all of which are fundamental to fulfilling yield potential on farm.
Find the dates for this summer’s events below:
Summer Event Details
Stratton Farms and Farmacy have collaborated to test out innovative practices across 180 hectares of chalkland farmland near Wylye.
Using Stratton Farms’ team and equipment, and Farmacy’s tech and trials team, we have a unique opportunity to try out new farming practices on a field scale.
Focusing on soil health, plant resilience, biodiversity, fertiliser reduction and carbon efficiency, these trials are producing groundbreaking results and information.
See our learnings from the trials and how new tech can turn great data into top yields.
- Insight into the trials set up, tech and results with Farmacy
- Tour of the farm and trials in action, a static display of farm equipment, and the chance to talk with the Stratton team who manage this on the ground
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday 3rd June
Meet 5pm, finish with refreshments 7.15pm
VENUE:
Ballington Lodge, (off A36)
Wylye, Warminster, BA12 0QF
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Follow Farmacy direction signs to the parking.
By kind permission of J M Stratton & Co Ltd
RSVP to book your place:
Gemma Pavey: 07557 874999
e: gemma.pavey@farmacy.plc.uk
We are pleased to invite you to the Grassweed Management Site at Cambourne on Wednesday 4th June, by kind permission of our hosts, the Clear family. There will be grower tours at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm.
Register for a tour here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1349563483709
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Choosing the right cereal variety for you
• Demonstration of 43 wheat plots and blends
• Omnia – the new standard in farm management software
• Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes
• Our specialists showcasing services for healthy soils, environmental advice and seed.
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday
10th June
Open 3.00pm – 6.00pm
(last tour 5.00pm)
VENUE:
Limes Farm, Spalding Road,
Bourne, PE10 0AU
By kind permission of Six Limes Limited
PROGRAMME:
Regular site tours from 3.00pm,
with last plot tour starting at 5.00pm.
Hot refreshments available.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1365252871089
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Choosing the right cereal variety for you
- Demonstration of 40 wheat plots and 20 winter barley plots
- Grass mixes – which one is best for you?
- Making farm compliance simple with Omnia
- Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes
- Innovative machinery from the Cornthwaite Group
PROGRAMME:
Regular site tours from 11.00am, with last plot tour starting at 3.00pm
Hog roast and refreshments available.
Date and time
Location
Park House Farm, Park House, Aikton, Wigton, CA7 0JW
By Kind permission of Mr Tony Blamire
Register for a tour here:
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Choosing the right cereal variety for you
- Demonstration of 36 wheat plots and 16 winter barley plots (2-row and 6-row hybrid varieties)
- Making farm compliance simple with Omnia
- Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes.
PROGRAMME:
Regular site tours from 11.00am, with last plot tour starting at 2.00pm
Hog roast and refreshments available
Date and time
Wednesday, June 11
11am – 3pm (last tour 2pm)
Location
Buston Barns Farm, Warkworth, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE65 0XX
Register for a tour here:
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Wheat and barley – choosing the right variety for you
- Disease management – T0 fungicide programmes
- Nutrition trials – feed the need – alternative forms of Nitrogen
- Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes
- Omnia – the new standard in farm management software
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday 17th June
Please book a tour time:– first tour, arrive 2pm for 2.30pm – 4.30pm
or, – second tour, arrive 5.30pm for 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Refreshments provided.
VENUE:
Treblethick Farm, St Mabyn, Bodmin, PL30 3BY
By kind permission of Martin Dairy Ltd.
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Register for a tour here:
Location
Tori & Ben’s Farm
Park Farm, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8AB
Date and time
Tuesday, June 24
11am – 2pm
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Introduction to our Helix research and the farm
- Wheat demonstration – choosing the right variety for you
- The building blocks of yield – reviewing soil mapping, nitrogen trials and biostimulant use
- Soil pit and Healthy Soils discussion
- Omnia – the new standard in farm management software
VENUE:
Barelees Farm – Cornhill-on-tweed, Coldstream, Northumberland, TD12 4SF
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By kind permission of Thomas Todd & Family
PROGRAMME:
Arrive and welcome
Guided tour of wheat plots with Hutchinsons and Limagrain / Nickerson specialists
Conclude and depart
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day
Register for a tour here:
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Demonstration of 41 wheat and 19 winter barley plots
• Spring barley varieties following cover crops
• Soil pit and Healthy Soils presentation
• Making farm compliance simple with Omnia
• Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes
• Partner stands and FREE moisture meter check.
DATE & TIME:
Wednesday
25th June
Open 10am – 5pm (last tour 4pm)
VENUE:
Low Walworth Farm
Walworth • Darlington • DL2 2NA
By kind permission of C Binks & Son
Catering by the Gamecart Company
Reserve your place now!
Or to arrange an out of hours visit, please call
tel: 01325 489848
or book with your local DKB agronomist
e: office@dkbcrop.co.uk
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Choosing the right cereal variety for you
• Demonstration of 44 wheat plots and blends
• Omnia – the new standard in farm management software
• Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes
• Our specialists showcasing services for healthy soils, environmental advice, farm business and nutrition.
DATE & TIME:
Thursday
26th June
Open from 2pm – 5pm (last tour 4pm)
VENUE:
Warden Farming Co
Waddingham Grange Farm
Waddingham
Gainsborough
DN21 4TB
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PROGRAMME:
Enjoy a range of in-field crop
demonstrations, topical
presentations, and partner stands.
Hot food and refreshments provided.
RSVP to our Dorrington office to confirm your attendance: –
Dorrington office: 01526 831000
e: bookings@hlhltd.co.uk
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Cereals and grass – choosing the right variety for you
• Break crops – discussion on your options
• Agri-environment – seed mixes and companion planting
• Omnia – the new standard in farm management software
DATE & TIME:
Thursday 26th June
Please book a tour time – Morning (10am or 11am) or Afternoon (1pm)
VENUE:
Hundayfield Farm – Marton Cum Grafton, York, YO51 9QT
By kind permission of Nick and Liz Wilson
We would like to thank Ripon Farm services and Wilfred Scruton Ltd. for supporting our trials.
PROGRAMME:
Enjoy a range of in-field crop demonstrations, topical presentations, partner stands and social networking.
Hot food and refreshments provided.
Please contact your agronomist or the Selby depot if you are interested in visiting the site: –
tel: 01757 289191
e: debbie.douglas@hlhltd.co.uk
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Choosing the right cereal variety for you
- Demonstration of 41 wheat plots and blends
- Omnia – the new standard in farm management software
- Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes
- Topical discussion on break crops, nutrition and soil health
DATE & TIME:
Friday 27th June
Tour times 12.30pm, 1.30pm (last tour 2.30pm)
VENUE:
Poplar Farm, West Head Road, Stowbridge, Downham Market PE34 3NP
By kind permission of Alex and Jo Wilcox
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PROGRAMME:
Please arrive for one of the 3 tour times listed above. Last tour 2.30pm.
Hot refreshments available.
RSVP to our Wisbech office to confirm your attendance: –
Wisbech office: 01945 461177
e: bookings@hlhltd.co.uk
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Wheat demonstration – choosing the right variety for you
• Carbon capital – practicalities of carbon credit trading
• Agri-environment – maximizing the potential from schemes
• Omnia – the new standard in farm management software.
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday 1st July
Tour starts 4.30pm / Finish with food 6.30pm
PROGRAMME:
• Arrive and welcome
• Helix tour (seated seminars and in-field discussions)
• Wheat variety and blends tour
• Conclude and depart
Early evening food and refreshments will be provided
VENUE:
Manor Farm
Upper Heyford, Bicester, OX25 5LQ
By kind permission of George Stephenson
RSVP to your local agronomist, or Banbury depot to confirm your attendance:-
Banbury Depot: 01295 680872
e: bookings@hlhltd.co.uk
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Choosing the right cereal variety for you
• Demonstration of 42 wheat plots and blends
• Fungicide trial across replicated plots
• Omnia – the new standard in farm management software
• Maximising the potential of agri-environment schemes.
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday 1st July
Site tours at 10am and 12 noon last tour.
Hot refreshments available.
VENUE:
Marsh larder, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9QT
By kind permission of Lewis Partners
RSVP to confirm your attendance by contacting:
stuart.adams@agrivice.com / 07795 415028
ben.haste@farmacy.plc.uk / 07718 220001
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Choosing the right cereal variety for you
• Demonstration of 41 wheat plots and blends
• Cover cropping – alternative ways of protecting your soil
• Soil health restoration after adverse seasons
• Omnia – the new standard in farm management software.
DATE & TIME:
Monday 7th July
12 noon until 4.00pm
VENUE:
Amberley Court, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3BX
By kind permission of Richard Brandram-Jones
PROGRAMME:
Regular site tours from 12 noon
with last plot tour starting at 4.00pm
Refreshments available.
RSVP to your local agronomist, via our website, or Wisbech office, to confirm your attendance: –
Wisbech Office: 01945 461177
e: information@hlhltd.co.uk
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