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Shumei Natural Agriculture learning course on the farm This course is a part of Shumei Natural Agriculture learning programme. This is aimed at farmers/ growers and students who wish to try growing food naturally without applying any chemicals, fertilisers and animal manures. On this basic course, you will look at the importance of soil; role of composts; basic idea of seed savings, the concept of purification and our attitude towards problems such as diseases, pests and weeds. Shumei Natural Agriculture was featured in "On your farm" programme on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019. By the end of this course you should be able to... Describe the key concepts of Shumei Natural Agriculture (Part 1) Understand the role of soil and composts/catch crops (Part 1) Understand the importance of seed saving in Natural Agriculture (Part 1&3) Understand the attitudes towards pests and weeds (Part 2) Understand the concept of purification (Part 2) Recognise how people’s thoughts would affect plants (Part 3) Part 2 and 3 will be announced after Part 1. These course are instructed by Tommy Uesaka. Programme Presentation of Part 1 (What is Shumei Natural Agriculture?) Farm tour If you would like to join online, please email us (yatesbury@shumei.eu) to make an appointment. Sponsored by Stockfree Organic Services

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