Pasture for Life Skills Development Programme: Agroecological Principles

Taught by Nikki Yoxall , this course will provide attendees with an introduction to agroecological grazing in pasture-fed livestock production.

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Pasture for Life, Rottal
Price Varies. Indicative price: £75.00

Enquire via email to Pasture for Life.

Description

This course will be held on the 18th of June 2025, from 10.30am-3pm During this training session Nikki Yoxall, Technical Director at Pasture for Life, will provide a grounding in agroecology and regenerative agriculture that will support the formation of knowledge and skills and develop capacity for context specific and adaptive decision making. During this session attendees will learn about: - The 6 key principles of Regenerative Agriculture - Wider agroecological system elements - The 7 incremental principles of an agroecosystem - Ecosystems processes: water, carbon, minerals - Managing ruminant livestock for biodiversity gains - How identifying and monitoring key species can inform positive grazing practices - Intentional and contextual application of adaptive grazing - The decision making process and framework behind adaptive grazing, Measures can be made to allow those with accessibility requirements to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Toilet facilities will be available. Please do not bring dogs to the event as they may disrupt the training or day-to-day farming operations.

About Pasture for Life

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Grazing animals on 100% pasture brings positive impacts for biodiversity and carbon, human health and wellbeing, and animal health and welfare. Pasture for Life works on the ground, every day, to restore ecosystems, implement positive change in our food and farming systems, and demonstrate the benefits of 100% pasture fed. As of 2024 we are now providing training in the skills essential for pasture-fed and regenerative livestock production to those who are studying, working in or, desire to work in agriculture.

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Location

Rottal

You will need to travel to the course location.

Level

Beginner

Style

  • Some Hands On
  • Lots of Reading & Writing
  • Some Watching
  • Lots of Listening
  • Some Socialising

Enquire via email to Pasture for Life.