The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is a leading UK charity conducting conservation science to enhance the British countryside for public benefit. GWCT’s research is used to provide training and advice on how best to improve the biodiversity of the countryside.
Guide outlining the three pillars to a successful conservation approach; created to support a 'Conservation of Farmland Birds' workshop held at Peppering Farm in Sussex.
resourcePROJECT BACKGROUND The overarching aim for this project is to demonstrate that food production and conservation can successfully co-exist, and it is possible to...
research_projectPROJECT BACKGROUND One of the solutions proposed by the Government to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 is to plant at least 30,000 hectares of...
research_projectIn 1992 I started my career as a newly fledged post-doc working on the Integrated Farming Systems project and so have been intrigued to see...
blogA huge range of rural organisations have got together to organise a series of Zoom webinars for everyone involved in land management, which we, the...
blogDr Alastair Leake (Director of Policy & the Allerton Project for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust) talks about why it's important to consider using...
blogDr Alastair Leake (Director of Policy & the Allerton Project for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust) discusses why they are trialling taking an arable...
blogA case study focusing on Douglas Christie, a farmer in Scotland, who has been experimenting with direct drilling and growing cover and companion crops in his quest to reduce inputs and improve soil health and biodiversity.
resourceThis year will be the first that neonicotinoid seed dressings will no longer be routinely applied to cereal crops following their ban last year. This...
blogWe’re all set for another year at Groundswell and very excited to be hosting the Agricology Discussion Tent this summer. We have a strong line-up...
blogOpportunities, Barriers and Constraints for Organic Management Techniques to Improve Sustainability of Conventional Farming PROJECT BACKGROUND British farming businesses are facing a number of challenges,...
research_projectIn this month's Agricology vlog, Phil Jarvis, Farm Manger for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust at the Allerton Project, gives an introduction to what...
blogWhat is agroecology? Agroecology involves understanding ecological processes and applying these concepts to the design and management of agricultural production systems. “ Agroecology is concerned...
blogFarmer clusters are a bit of a ‘buzzword’ amongst those involved with conservation of wildlife and protection of resources on farmland. The idea of neighbouring...
blogBeetle banks provide suitable overwintering habitat for predatory insects and spiders that significantly reduce crop pests. Find out how to create them here!
resourceAgricology's response to the Defra consulation paper 'Health and Harmony: The Future of Food and Farming in a Green Brexit'
resource' Transitions to Agroecological Approaches: Farmers’ experience ' is a new report that presents the stories of 14 farmers across Scotland, England and Wales who...
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A healthy soil is vital to ensure both high yields and future high yields, as well as environmental protection - there are no negative consequences...
blog A useful report to help increase understanding of when and how to use organic matter to help improve soil quality on your farm.
resource Insights into ways you can manage biodiversity on your land to minimise any negative farming impacts and ensure biodiversity flourishes.
resource A detailed review to help you recognise farming practices that will encourage soil biota.
resource A guide to potential benefits and implications of integrating reduced tillage into your farm management system.
resource A comprehensive guide to help you protect and improve biological ecosystems and crop management, and your arable and livestock enterprises.
resource British agriculture is a balance between food production and responsible environmental management. There are many challenges farmers and land owners face within their own businesses,...
blog Life is all about choices, some turn out well and others can fire a whole load of challenges your way. The same is true as...
blog Speaking to a good friend of mine recently about agroforestry, and trying to explain what I actually meant by it, I ended up flippantly saying...
blog The GWCT Allerton Project has nearly 25 years of applied science and practical farming experience. We recognise the issues raised in the State of Nature...
blog A factsheet based on current evidence designed to help you understand how neonicotinoids work and the impacts their use has on bees and the larger environment.
resource A summary of biological pest control methods for major UK crops for farmers and growers.
resourceA guide to insects that pollinate crops, control pests and help maintain soil fertility, and what you can do to encourage them on your farm.
resource It is becoming increasingly apparent that our approach to flood management needs a re-think. Expensive structures and barriers, pumps and sluices might look impressive but...
blogGame & Wildlife Conservation Trust information on managing flower-rich habitats on your farm with links to some important research.
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