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Pembrokeshire, Wales Monitor Farm Network - Soil health with David Purdy

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2025

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Summary

This 2025 Monitor Farm Network event in Pembrokeshire, facilitated by extension specialist David Purdy, represents a farmer peer-learning initiative on soil health management rather than primary research. It reflects the advisory and knowledge-exchange function of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in translating soil science into practical guidance for mixed farming systems typical of south-west Wales. The activity exemplifies the United Kingdom's informal knowledge infrastructure supporting soil management practice change amongst farming communities.

Regional applicability

This event is directly relevant to United Kingdom farming practice, specifically addressing soil health challenges and solutions for mixed farming systems in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The peer-learning model and context are immediately applicable to south-west UK farming communities.

Key measures

Not applicable — event-based knowledge exchange rather than quantitative measurement

Outcomes reported

This appears to be a farmer peer-learning event rather than a formal research study, focusing on knowledge exchange and practical guidance on soil health management for mixed farming systems in south-west Wales.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil health assessment & monitoring
Study type
Policy
Study design
Industry/advisory event
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Mixed farming
Catalogue ID
IR-ESmqh0g91r-f4c341

Funding & declared interests

Funding: AHDB; Farming Connect

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