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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2024. 6 June.
09:00 - 16:30
5 years of NO-TILL experience from a determined farmer in the Highlands
Location
Near Pozsonyeperjes, about 10 km from Dunaszerdahely.
GPS coordinates: 48°03'07.0″N 17°41'10.4″E

Technology on display at an event

no-till

Level of training event

elevated level

Soil type

sandy loam, 25-42 Gold bond

Annual rainfall

450 - 550 mm

Start of cultivation without rotation

2014

A few sentences about the event

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.

The Education Day will take place at the estate of Csaba Keszegh, who will host the day. Csaba farms on sandy, loose-textured but very heterogeneous soils. During this event you will learn about the benefits and challenges of NO-TILL cultivation in this environment.

At the event, you will have the opportunity to purchase the book "No-till for Beginners", the first no-till book in Hungarian, courtesy of the Soil Renewal Farmers Association. The members of the association have undertaken the translation, proofreading and financed the whole project. You can buy it on the spot for just £11,999, a better price than ordering online.

Participating partners

Without whom the event could not have happened

Programme Guide

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Detailed programme

9:00 – 9:30

Registration

9:30 – 10:00

Welcome, introduction of the TMG Association, introduction of the host, presentation of its farm

10:00 – 11:00

Lecture by Endre Dobos, Professor, President of the Hungarian Soil Science Society, and soil section analysis

One part of the event will be the opening of a soil section with Endre Dobos, during which he will talk in detail about soil degradation, its defects and how to improve it. He will also show how the absence of tilling and the presence of permanent living root systems can help improve soil conditions.

11:00 – 11:30

Presentation on cover crops by Sersia Farm Ltd.

11:30 – 12:00

Presentation of the Démétér Biosystems Ltd. about cover crops

A demonstration of cover crops, during which experts will explain in detail what cover crops are recommended for different soil types and for what purpose. The presentations will be followed by answers to the questions asked.

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch, conversation

Lunch is included in the price: charcoal-roasted beef stew in homemade pie, vegetables and ajvar.

Alternatively, you can buy from the snack bar (coffee, water, soft drinks).

Drinking water will be provided, so please bring a bottle, glass or canteen. We want to reduce the amount of plastic that goes in the trash. Thank you!

 

13:00 – 13:40

HORSCH presents its seed drill for no-till technology

13:40 – 16:00

Presentation of machinery and seed drills. Tour of the crops (50 hectares), in this case winter barley, field beans, maize, all direct drilled

Topics

  • experience with plant protection (weeds, insects, fungi, pests)
  • cover crop experience (sowing time, termination, species composition)
  • trends in yields
  • costs, how they have changed with the move to no-till
  • changes in soil structure, biology 

Get to know
the host

Csaba Keszegh is a farmer in Csótfa in the Highlands, where he cultivates 50 hectares of land. He has been farming for 22 years.

In the past, in addition to conventional arable crops, he grew peppers and potatoes using conventional methods. For the last 5 years, he has been growing only arable crops with no-till technology, without any tillage.

GY.I.K.

It is especially recommended for those who already have experience in soil conservation technologies, but especially for those who are seriously interested in no-till farming.

We have an indoor venue, so we always organise an education day.

Toilets are provided on site.

Plus information

The event is a transfer of knowledge, professionalism is the rule!

External speakers at the Farmers' Forum event are not for marketing purposes! Their intention is not to promote their company or products, but to contribute their expertise to the success of the event.

Only those companies that are partners of the association participate in our host forums. It is important to underline that the TMG Association does not receive any financial support and only contributes professionally to the success of the event.

The TMG Association is a non-profit organisation that is self-sustaining and does not receive any subsidies. The admission fee has been set with this in mind.

The organisers reserve the right to change the programme and the dates.

The event will be video, audio and video recorded.

About our events
you said

"I talked to a lot of interesting people. Some of them were complete beginners, pathfinders, and I hope they enjoyed this experience of a world full of life as much as I did. I'm excited for the next sessions. Thank you very much for the opportunity to be part of the Event."
StephenPusztaszabolcs
"I really liked the fact that Flórián, when he had no experience, was honest and said that was the next step. His translation was also perfect. All credit to him."
OttoLudas
"I've been trying cover crops for a few years now, with more success in a small plot rather than less. But I've had a lot of answers here about what I've got wrong. Encouragement is important and I feel like I've gotten a serious positive "push" for the whole technology again."
AttilaPéterréve