5 years of NO-TILL experience from a determined farmer in the Highlands
The aim of the event is to show the transition of a small farm in the Highlands - and the reasons for it - to no-till farming. The fields have been under no-till cultivation for 5 years, strictly using cover crops whenever they can fit between two main crops
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Video report
Farmers' Forum
Cover crop experiments, nutrient management, water retention in sand vines
The educational day will take place at the vineyard of Peter Schneider, registration will be from 9.15 to 9.45 in the morning, and from 10 a.m. we will introduce the Soil Renewal Farmers Association, the hosts, and talk about the theoretical basics of regenerative farming, cover cropping solutions in sand vineyards, nutrient management and water retention.
The hosts of the day are Péter Schneider and Péter Sárosdi, assisted by Zoltán Szabó.
The practical demonstration will start at 10.40 a.m., the first part of which will be the rolling of rye mulch between the rows of vines. This will include a discussion of cover crops that can also be used on sand, whether they should be harvested or terminated, and the results of experiments in the field.
Hosted by Péter Schneider and Péter Sárosdi
Moderator: Zoltán Szabó
Detailed programme
9:15 – 9:45
Registration
10:00 – 10:10
Introduction of the TMG Association - Zoltán Szabó, TMG member
10:10 – 10:20
Introducing the hosts
Péter Schneider
Péter Sárosdi
10:20 – 10:40
Principles of regenerative management
Zoltán Szabó
10:40 – 12:30
Practical demonstration
Rye mulching technology between rows of vines - currently we see the mechanical termination (rolling) process, but during the demonstration it is mentioned that:
- How to sow the cover crop, whether to harvest or terminate, what and what mixtures to experiment with on sand?
- Time windows for sowing and terminating cover crops.
- The benefits of mulching in vineyards and its potential risks and how to avoid them.
- Experiences with weeds as ground cover plants.
- Essence application in grapes.
Extra for grape fanatics:
You can see table grapes grown in a tent with Essence treatment, mulched with straw mulch.
In case of rain, the demonstration will be held in the same place, so everyone should bring wellies and raincoats.
The organisers reserve the right to change the programme and the dates.
The event will be video, audio and video recorded.
Get to know
our hosts
Péter Schneider: everyone in his family has been involved in vineyards, going back to his great-grandparents. Peter continues the family farm: in 99% he produces wine grapes, the rest is table grapes. In recent years he has been experimenting with newer varieties from Russia and Ukraine.
It has a total of 101 hectares of vines, 60 hectares of which are located in a member's vineyard in Tázlar. Ten years ago, droughts, wind erosion, nutrient and water problems set him on the path to finding a solution, which he found in the writings of Attila Kökény on the agroinform forum. It was with his help that she started regenerative farming in 2015 with courage and enthusiasm.
It took 3-4 years for the vines to get through the cover crop without drought, the first year it was spring sown black oats, other years black oats with spiked leys, but they work with a rye and vetch combo most of the time, which is what they have now. Swinging terminal. He discussed new ideas to help farming without soil disturbance with his friend and fellow farmer, Péter Sárosdi. The transition has caused some exciting moments, with many experimental successes and failures bringing lessons learned that will be shared with the participants at the farmers' forum. The hectares that have been treated with a combination of Essence and humic acid applied only to the soil and foliage for a quarter of a year will also be on display.
The soils are varied, ranging from the yellow, unstructured, 26-kilogram gold-bonded sandy soils, also known as plaster sands, to brownish sands with minimal clay content.
Peter's long-term goals include increasing the humus content and purchasing a direct seeder.
Péter Sárosdi, who comes from a farming family, started regenerative farming eight years ago, inspired by the ideas of Attila Kökény.He sowed his first cover crop consciously in 2015, he was very enthusiastic, he fried himself a few times, but this did not discourage him from experimenting: every year he tries to introduce new plants into the system.
So far, vetch has worked best for him.
In total, he farms 35 hectares, of which 20 hectares are vineyards, 11 elderberries and a small area of arable land and forest.
Soils: mostly weak yellow sandy soils with half a percent humus, but there is also a few slightly more compacted areas with around 1% humus content, which is considered a good soil in that area.
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We recommend it mainly for those who already have experience in soil conservation technologies, or who farm on sand and/or work with vines. It may also be useful for those who have an orchard and want to start regenerative farming there.
When applying, preference will be given to farmers.
In all cases, we organise the education day in the vineyard. If we get a little rain, we can wear rubber boots and raincoats to do the rolling and see the area. If there is a downpour or a downpour, the machine work will be cancelled and the programme will take place in the foil tent. But hopefully that will not happen.
There is only one reason for this: you did not enter your e-mail address correctly when registering. We've automated the registration process, so if you're in any doubt about anything, call the number provided during the day or email rendezveny@old.tmg.hu.
We will be preparing sandwiches and grape juice, no cooked lunch this time.
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for on this page, please email rendezveny@tmg.hu and one of our colleagues will be happy to answer you!
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