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The End is Nigh, The End of Nitrogen

resource Footage of a discussion held at Groundswell 2022, organised by Agricology, about the impacts of reduced nitrogen use and ways in which farmers are moving...

Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management, People & skills
Nitrogen supply for organic winter oilseed rape

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) Abstract created as part of the DiverIMPACTS project providing practical guidance of how to maximise on N in a sustainable way when growing oilseed rape.

Compaction & cultivation, Organic matter, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building, People & skills
Use of green waste compost

resource ORC / GWCT / LEAF / OF&G / Soil Association / SRUC / Agricology - as part of Defra Project OF03111 Organic Management Techniques Using green waste compost to help manage reductions in soil organic matter in arable soils; reducing fertiliser use, improving soil health, and reducing landfill

Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy, Buildings & machinery, Natural resources & waste
The Herbal Ley Farming System

resource Cotswold Seeds A farmer's guide to herbal leys... focusing on the many benefits of this low input farming system, as well as advice on sowing and growing.

Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Tried & Tested Professional Nutrient Management

resource Tried & Tested - AIC / NFU / CLA / LEAF and British Grassland Society partnership Tools to help you improve your nutrient and manure and livestock feed planning and recording, and meet regulatory requirements.

Organic matter, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste
Herbal Leys

resource Cotswold Seeds (Published in Cattle Breeder; Spring 2011) Benefits to livestock farmers of planting herbal leys; increase your herd and soil health, reduce fertiliser costs and improve forage quality.

Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Sort out your soil

resource Cotswold Seeds / Garden Organic This Cotswold Seeds / Garden Organic publication provides detailed, practical information to help you select and use green manure crops.

Organic matter, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building