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Weed Control in Organic Vegetable Cultivation
resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) & Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC) A FiBL technical guide packed with useful information on weed control strategies and techniques.Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Roots & horticulture, Weeds -
Performance of UK organic spring wheat and contrasting soil tillage: yield and economic impact
resource Royal Agricultural University RAU research results revealing insights into effects of different levels of tillage on wheat yields, weeds, and costs.Buildings & machinery, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Weeds -
Investigation of suitable legume species for undersowing in organic spring wheat
resource Royal Agricultural University Some insights from the RAU on research carried out looking at the influence of different undersown legumes on wheat growth.People & skills, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Weeds -
Characterisation of soil quality following conventional & non-inversion tillage
resource Royal Agricultural University Interesting research from the RAU exploring the effects of different forms of tillage on soil chemical and biological properties.People & skills, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops -
Tillage & undersowing effects on organic wheat yield components & yield
resource Royal Agricultural University RAU research providing insights into impacts of tillage and undersown crops on winter and spring wheat.People & skills, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Weeds -
Red clover variety response to cutting
resource School of Agriculture Food & Environment - Royal Agricultural University Information on RAU on-farm research that looked at how cutting affected the yield and quality of 6 different varieties of red clover.People & skills, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Tree planting and farming hand in hand
resource Woodland Trust Details of a trial combining different densities of trees with sheep grazing; highlighting considerations and benefits for farmers.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Beef cattle & sheep, Grasslands & forage crops, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
How Trees Can Improve the Resilience of your Farm
resource Innovative Farmers Some pointers on how you can use trees to improve your farm land and farm management.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Climate -
Diffuse water pollution, GHGs and ammonia emissions
resource Duchy College Identify where and how you can make changes on your farm to help reduce diffuse water and air pollution and GHGs.Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Nutrition & public health -
Applying Nutrients
resource Farming for a Better Climate (SRUC) Practical guide to help you manage nutrients, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money.Crop nutrition & fertility building, People & skills, Climate -
Controlling Rushes Without Chemicals
resource Soil Association Scotland Practical guidance produced from a Scottish field lab to help manage and control field rushes and improve swards and livestock productivity.Grasslands & forage crops, People & skills -
Soil assessment methods
resource Organic Research Centre / Soil Association / Earthcare Technical Tips to help you choose the most appropriate methods to assess and manage your soil health - provided by the GREATSoils project team.Type, texture & structure, People & skills -
A Breath of Fresh Air
resource Animal Welfare Approved (a programme of A Greener World) A report looking at pasture-based versus intensive grain-fed beef production - which is more environmentally sustainable?Markets & food systems, Climate -
Community Supported Agriculture: A survival guide for projects
resource Better Organic Business Links (BOBL);Organic Centre Wales Make sure your CSA grows and develops into the future with this useful quick reference survival guide.Markets & food systems, People & skills, Communities & education -
A Guide to Better Soil Structure
resource National Soil Resources Institute The National Soil Resources Institute’s practical guide to understanding, assessing, maintaining and improving soil structure.Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Climate, Natural resources & waste