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DIY peat-free growing media
resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) Time is running out on peat and growers need alternatives for growing media, but buying in can be expensive and not always as reliable as...Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Roots & horticulture, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Organic Amendments
resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) Video footage of a session that formed part of the Organic Growers Alliance's Organic Matters conference held in October 2021. It focuses on improving soil...Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Organic matter, Soil biology, Weeds, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Climate -
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 landfillType, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy, Buildings & machinery, Natural resources & waste -
Peat-free woodchip compost for growing media
resource Soil Association / Organic Research Centre / Duchy Originals from Waitrose Interesting insights from a trial evaluating the use of woodchip compost as a viable peat-free growing media for growers.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Digestate and compost in agriculture
resource WRAP Anaerobic digestate and compost as sources of plant nutrients and organic matter; research findings and guidance on practical application.Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste -
Compost: The Effect on Nutrients, Soil Health and Crop Production
resource Institute of Organic Training & Advice (IOTA) Practical guidance to inform your use and management of compost, using it to its full potential to improve soil properties and crop yields.Rotations, Organic matter, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy, Natural resources & waste