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Organic crop rotations
resource Soil Association This Soil Association PDF provides an overview of what you may need to take into consideration when planning rotations for field crops.Organic farming, Rotations, Roots & horticulture, Regulations, standards & policy -
The importance of bees and other insect pollinators
resource Bees for Development Insect pollinators: their pollination techniques, foraging behaviour and relevance in relation to crops, flowering plants, and biodiversity.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
How to grow nectar flower mixtures
resource Natural England This note provides information on how to establish and manage nectar flower mixtures to encourage pollinators.Pollinators & ecological services, Regulations, standards & policy -
What is Permaculture?
resource Permaculture Principles Permaculture Principles provides accessible and user-friendly information about the Permaculture concept.Permaculture -
Permaculture: The Basics
resource Permaculture Association UK Visit the UK Permaculture Association Knowledge Base for detailed information on Permaculture.Permaculture -
Converting to Organic Farming
resource DEFRA Defra webpage with information about how to convert your farm to organic.Organic farming, Regulations, standards & policy -
Organic Principles
resource IFOAM EU Read about the four IFOAM principles of organic agriculture.Organic farming -
Integrated Farming
resource European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture An overview from the EISDA of Integrated Farm Management as an approach to sustainable agriculture.Integrated farming -
About Conservation Agriculture
resource Cornell University Cornell University explains the key principles of Conservation Agriculture.Conservation agriculture -
What is Conservation Agriculture?
resource European Conservation Agriculture Federation A short summary of Conservation Agriculture and the benefits of the approach.Conservation agriculture -
What Is Biodynamics?
resource Biodynamic Association US Discover more about biodynamics and find links to useful resources.Biodynamic farming -
About Agroforestry
resource Agroforestry Research Trust An overview of Agroforestry and related systems for farming and gardening with trees.Agroforestry -
Legume Futures
resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Outputs from an international project that looked at forage and grain legumes in cropping systems; management and environmental impacts.Rotations, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Cover Crop and Living Mulch Wiki
resource OSCAR project partners including the Organic Research Centre The AgroDiversity toolbox wiki; an interactive website to help spread knowledge about legume and non-leguminous species and machinery and practices.Rotations, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Grass-clover ley in organic rotations
resource Institute of Biological/ Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS) Grassland Development Centre/ Aberystwyth University A factsheet with useful tips to help you assess and plan grass and legume ley rotations; includes rules, examples and management guidance.Rotations, Grasslands & forage crops -
Nutrient Wise Demos
resource Duchy College Farmer focused guidance on managing nutrients on your farm, with information on trials run through the Nutrient Wise project.Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Manure use efficiency
resource Duchy College A SWARM Hub webpage to help you maximise on available nutrients in organic manures, make savings and reduce environmental losses.Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Organic matter, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy -
Wildlife-friendly farming increases crop yield: evidence for ecological intensification
resource NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology & Wildlife Farming Company Research that looked at the effects of creating wildlife-friendly habitats in less productive areas of fields on a conventional arable farm.Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Trees provide fodder and boost production
resource Woodland Trust A farm case study describing commercial and potential nutritional and medicinal benefits from incorporating trees into a dairy farm.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste -
Land management to support bees and other insect pollinators
resource Bees for Development Bees for Development practical management tips for different areas of your land, to help encourage wild flower species and pollinators.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Fruit trees improve land and productivity
resource Woodland Trust Farmer case study on using trees to improve productivity on a mixed farm, providing shelter for vegetable crops and additional market products.Agroforestry, Markets & food systems, Roots & horticulture -
Hedgerow Biodiversity Protocol 2015 User Guide
resource Organic Research Centre Assess the biodiversity status of hedges on your farm & identify management changes needed & suitability of hedges for harvesting woodfuel.People & skills, Biodiversity -
Beetles you can bank on
resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) An organic grower’s practical tips and insight into the creation, maintenance and benefits of beetle banks.Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Plants that are valuable for bees and other insect pollinators
resource Bees for Development A Bees for Development factsheet providing useful information to help you integrate insect beneficial plants on your farm.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Proposed Hedgerow Manifesto for Monmouthshire
resource Bees for Development Practical guidance on planting, maintaining and restoring hedges to help benefit crop yields, soil, pollinators, and wildlife on your farm.Agroforestry, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Diverse legume leys: pollinator benefits
resource Organic Research Centre The important role of legumes as a food resource for pollinators and species that can help provide the forage reserves throughout the year.Organic matter, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Managing hedges to benefit pollinators
resource Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) / Hedgelink Practical steps you can take to ensure hedges on your farm support pollinator populations and improve the pollination of your crops.Regulations, standards & policy, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Pests & diseases, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Butterflies and farmland
resource Butterfly Conservation Simple measures you can take to encourage the more common, widespread species of butterflies and moths on your farm.Pollinators & ecological services, Natural resources & waste -
A guide to Harvesting woodfuel from hedges
resource Organic Research Centre Coppicing hedges for woodfuel sustainably; creating renewable low cost energy whilst supporting wildlife and improving the health of hedges.Natural resources & waste -
Cover Crops
resource NIAB TAG and Kellogg’s OriginsTM Guidance on selecting and managing cover crops according to your requirements, outlining financial, agronomic and environmental benefits.Rotations, Crop nutrition & fertility building