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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 event from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board's Pembrokeshire Monitor Farm Network represents a farmer peer-learning initiative on soil health management, facilitated by extension specialist David Purdy. Rather than experimental research, it reflects the advisory and knowledge-exchange function of 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

Directly relevant to United Kingdom farming practice, particularly in south-west Wales and similar temperate mixed farming regions. The peer-learning model and extension approach reflect established UK knowledge-exchange infrastructure. Transferability to other regions depends on climate, soil type, and farm structure similarity.

Key measures

Not applicable — extension/advisory activity rather than experimental measurement

Outcomes reported

A farmer peer-learning event facilitated by extension specialist David Purdy on soil health management practices. The event represents knowledge exchange and advisory activity rather than experimental research.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil health assessment & monitoring
Study type
Policy
Study design
Knowledge exchange / extension event
Source type
Grey literature
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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