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Organic versus non-organic: Meat
resource Newcastle University Groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic meat, with important links made to livestock feeding regimes.Markets & food systems, Nutrition & public health -
Organic versus non-organic: Dairy
resource Newcastle University A report on groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic dairy, with important links made to cow feeding regimes.Markets & food systems, Nutrition & public health -
The Role of Agroecology in Sustainable Intensification
resource The Organic Research Centre Agroecological approaches are an essential part of sustainable intensification, maintaining agricultural productivity and environmental protection.Agroforestry, Biodiversity, People & skills -
Simply Sustainable Biodiversity
resource Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) Practical guidance to help you manage your land to benefit wildlife alongside efficient, sustainable food production systems.Natural resources & waste, Biodiversity -
How to encourage pollinators
resource Soil Association Encourage pollinators on your farm by creating and managing their natural habitats such as wildflower meadows, hedgerows and field margins.Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Policies for pollinators
resource Bee Coalition A report highlighting the need for governmental action to protect pollinators and the importance of farming in pollinator-friendly ways.Regulations, standards & policy, 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 -
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 -
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 -
Sowing and Management of Multi-species Leys to Encourage Pollinators
resource Institute of Organic Training & Advice (IOTA) Guidance on selecting species and managing leys to benefit pollinators, linking to the LegLink project and Countryside Stewardship options.Organic matter, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Study shows bee-friendly crops create a hungry gap for rarer bees
resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust An article highlighting the importance of ensuring our flowering habitats and how we manage them provide for wider bee and wasp communities.Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Increasing the value of hedges for wildlife with relaxed cutting regimes
resource Centre for Ecology & Hydrology An update on research by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology that outlines the potential benefits of changing your hedgerow-cutting regime.Biodiversity, People & skills -
Sustainability and quality of organic food
resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) & Organic Research Centre (ORC) Exploration of the concept of food quality, looking at differences in sustainability between organic and conventional food production.Markets & food systems, Nutrition & public health -
The role of trees in arable farming
resource Woodland Trust This practical guide looks at the role of UK native trees and hedges in arable farming.Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Natural resources & waste, Pollinators & ecological services -
Beekeeping and sustainability
resource Bees for Development A factsheet to increase understanding of what constitutes sustainable beekeeping and help you implement beneficial management techniques.People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services -
Protecting insect pollinators from pesticide risk
resource Living with Environmental Change (LWEC) Minimising pesticide risks to pollinators; what we know and what farmers and policy makers can do about it.Pests & diseases, Pollinators & ecological services, Regulations, standards & policy -
Field drainage guide
resource ADAS Improve your farm productivity and environment with field drainage; principles, methods, assessment, maintenance, renewal and installation.Drainage, Business management, Pollinators & ecological services -
GWCT pollinators research
resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust information on managing flower-rich habitats on your farm with links to some important research.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Regulations, standards & policy -
CAP and Pollinators
resource Slow Food; Bee Life; PAN Europe Land management practice and policy tips to help implement the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in ways that will benefit pollinators.Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Managing farmland for pollinators
resource Farming Connect Simple steps that farmers can take to halt the decline of bees and other insect pollinators in Wales, relevant to the British Isles.Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services -
National Pollinator Strategy
resource DEFRA Defra’s National Pollinator Strategy; established to help protect the future of pollinators and ensure their needs are addressed in land and habitat management.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Regulations, standards & policy -
Functional biodiversity to improve pest control
resource Interesting research that focused on identifying appropriate plants within flowering strips and companion cropping to help control apple and cabbage pests.People & skills, Roots & horticulture, Pests & diseases, Biodiversity -
Organic versus non-organic: Crops
resource Newcastle University Groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic fresh produce, with important links to how the food is produced.Markets & food systems, Nutrition & public health -
Bees' Needs: food and a home
resource DEFRA A short video of why we need pollinators and they need us. What simple actions can we take to help reduce the many threats pollinators...Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Nutrition & public health, Regulations, standards & policy -
Bees’ Needs: food and a home
resource The Wildlife Trusts A “Call to Action” from Defra and The Wildlife Trusts providing practical information to help us increase food and shelter for pollinators.Pollinators & ecological services, Regulations, standards & policy -
LowInputBreeds
resource Newcastle University / Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) / LowInputBreeds consortium Information on developing integrated livestock breeding and management strategies to improve animal health, product quality and performance.Markets & food systems, Animal health & welfare, Nutrition & public health -
Honeybee shortage for crop pollination
resource Centre for Agri-Environmental Research (CAER) University of Reading This BBSRC-funded video provides important messages to help us target pollinators that will benefit UK crops and help ensure food security.Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Trees in Orchards
resource Best Foot Forward sustainability consultants An in-depth evaluation of the use of non-cropping trees in orchard fruit production, the potential benefits and conflicting issues.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Pollinator management for your farm business
resource Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) Improve crop productivity and quality whilst encouraging pollinators through implementing a few simple environmental measures.Business management, Pollinators & ecological services