Event Details
Wednesday 9 October 2024
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Dyson Farming Carrington Glasshouse, Carrington Estate Office, Beeches Lane, Boston,
PE22 7JD
25.20 inc VAT per person
See how Dyson Farming is growing quality strawberries at scale, in a sustainable way, out of season, during this unique visit to its 26-acre glasshouse in Carrington, Lincolnshire.
The glasshouse is 760 metres long with 1456 rows of strawberries and 1,225,000 strawberry plants. 1,250 tonnes of strawberries are produced each year for British consumers at the site.
You will see both the glasshouse where the strawberries are grown and the anaerobic digestor which produces gas to drive turbines generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of 10,000 homes.
The visit will consist of an introductory talk underpinning the history of the glasshouse and the progress made thus far. You will get an insight into the large-scale strawberry production and role of the latest technology and robotics used in the process.
The anaerobic digestion process will be explained and the role this plays within the circular farming model. You will also visit the control and engine room. Refreshments will be available after the tours consisting of tea, coffee and strawberries in the canteen
Bookings for this event will open soon