We explore the importance of animals being allowed to exhibit natural behavior and beneficial impacts that can have in relation to nutrition, stress, combatting extreme weather, and wider environmental biodiversity.
July 2019
Enhancing livestock dietary diversity and health
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Herbal Leys - Agricology Vlog August 2019
blog In this short video, Ian Wilkinson (Farm Manager of Honeydale Farm & MD of Cotswold Seeds & FarmED) discusses why they chose deep rooting herbal...Drainage, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services -
The animal welfare and environmental benefits of Pasture for Life farming - interim findings
resource Pasture-Fed Livestock Association Pasture for Life (PfL) standards can result in improved animal welfare, ecosystem resilience, healthier soils, and increased biodiversity.Drainage, Animal health & welfare, Dairy cattle, Beef cattle & sheep, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy, Markets & food systems, People & skills, Biodiversity -
Natural Poultry Health
resource RIKILT - Institute for Food Safety Wageningen University and Research Centre & Institute for Ethnobotany and Zoopharmacognosy (IEZ) Interested in guidance on keeping your flock healthy with herbs and other natural products? This useful guide has a range of tips and recommendations.Animal health & welfare, Poultry, People & skills -
Trees for shade, shelter, survival and body maintenance
resource AFINET project Trees and hedgerows can improve livestock welfare by providing shelter and scratching posts.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste, Biodiversity -
Browse, preserved tree fodder and nutrition
resource AFINET project Trees and hedgerows are good sources of protein, vitamins and minerals for livestock.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity