Let's Talk Organics - Experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production
Type Event Proceeding
Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 6th March which looked at experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production. Elaine was joined by William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, Teagasc and Christoffel den Herder, Senior Advisor Organic Vegetable Growing - CERES Horti Advice.
The webinar was aimed at horticultural growers and farmers who are interested in learning more about commercial organic horticulture.
Christoffel den Herder provided an insight into the reasons for growing cover crops including benefits and challenges; selecting and integrating cover crops into organic vegetable rotations; and practical experiences with establishment and management including destruction for following crops.
Watch webinar recording below