Bulrush Wetter Farming Tour

We would like to invite you to join us on a tour of our exciting bulrush wetter farming trial in Greater Manchester.

Once an area of drained lowland agricultural peat, the field has been re-wet and a commercial crop of bulrushes (typha) has been sown, the aim being for the seed heads to be used to create BioPuff, an eco-textile used as filling for padded jackets. By re-wetting the field greenhouse gas emissions from the peat will be reduced; and by growing a commercial bulrush crop the land will remain productive and profitable for the farmer.

Find out more about the bulrush wetter farming project.

Date: 21 January 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3pm

Location: Manor Farm, Fiddlers Lane, Barton Moss, Eccles, M30 7RW

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Itinerary

9.30am: Arrival, meet at Bartons Moss Farm, Fiddlers Lane, M30 7RN. (Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PuUTHPtU2pMWta3g7)

10.30am: Typha trial site visit

12noon: Lunch

1pm: Presentations/discussion session

3pm: Close

Parking

Due to limited parking at the Manor Farm trial site, additional parking has been arranged at Bartons Moss Farm which is approximately a 10 minute walk from Manor Farm. Please inform us if you have any mobility issues or additional needs and parking will be arranged for you at Manor Farm.

Please also car share wherever possible.

Sat nav may direct you via Twelve Yards Road but we’d recommend approaching straight along Fiddlers Lane as the road surface is much better. It’s still a little bumpy in places but easily passable if you take your time. Navigate to Fiddlers Lane, M44 6JE and then follow the road straight up and along the track.

Other information

Wellies or strong waterproof boots are advised as the ground surface is liable to be uneven, wet and muddy. Please also dress for the weather, including waterproofs if appropriate.

The tour will take place on a working farm, where sheep may be present and farm machinery may be operational.

Please contact jbennion@lancswt.org.uk if you require any further information.