Maximum Sustainable Output (MSO) is the subject of the next Roxburgh Monitor Farm meeting.
Taking place on the 30th of October at Cowbog Farm, near Kelso, the event will report on over 300 farm trials that have shown the approach can improve output and profitability, whilst also reducing the environmental impact.
Visitors will hear from Chris Clark and Brian Scanlon from Nethergil Associates about MSO. Chris explains: “By working in balance with nature, farming in a more balanced way, maximising the free energy e.g. sunlight at MSO, we are able to ensure that farm businesses plan for maximum profitability.”
As well as discussing the theory, there will be an opportunity to go out on the farm and see how the approach works in practice. Eric Anderson, senior agronomist at Scottish Agronomy, will also be on hand to discuss soil management at the farm.
Maura Wilson, Monitor Farm regional advisor said: “MSO is a very different way of looking at farm productivity and profitability, with a key focus on making the most of available resources such as sunlight and trying to minimise ‘bought-in’ energy such as feed or fertiliser.
“Each farm has its own MSO or ‘sweet spot’, and this meeting is a great opportunity to see and understand how it will work on this Monitor Farm, and to ask any questions.
“Monitor Farm Scotland is also working with Nethergill Associates to help farm business advisors in Scotland to understand this method so there is support available for anyone who would like to try this approach.”
For more information and to book your place, go to EventBrite
