Resources

resource Woodland Trust When shelter is in short supply strategic tree planting makes a real difference. In this case study a Cumbrian farmer shares his experience.

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.

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.

resource Interesting research that focused on identifying appropriate plants within flowering strips and companion cropping to help control apple and cabbage pests.

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.

resource Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) LEAF’s IFM principles and practices guide to help you farm sustainably by adopting a whole farm business approach.

resource Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) LEAF Demonstration Farmer Chris Baylis discusses measures put in place to help improve soil structure and drainage on his farm with agricultural advisor Philip Wright.

resource Woodland Trust This practical guidance looks at the integration of trees in to sheep management systems and the benefits they can bring.

resource Newcastle University Groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic fresh produce, with important links to how the food is produced.

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...

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.

resource AHDB Beef & Lamb An AHDB case study providing insights into farmer Tim May's quest of transitioning to a completely forage-based system.

resource Exeter University / University of Oxford / Woodland Trust / Keep Wales Tidy / Centre for Ecology and Hydrology This Woodland Trust publication outlines the benefits that can be achieved from nurturing hedgerows and provides practical management tips.

resource Devon Hedge Group / Tamar Valley AONB / Devon County Council How to manage hedges using modern machinery and techniques, produce renewable energy, save money on heating, and improve hedge health.

resource Woodland Trust This practical guide takes you through the process of planting trees for free range poultry from initial design to planting and maintenance.

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.

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.

resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Technical information to help you manage the clover content of your swards in ways that will benefit your sheep stocking rates.

resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Practical information to help you grow, harvest and manage grain legumes for livestock.

resource This research report evaluates the use of trees on dairy farms, what benefits can they bring and how significant those benefits are.

resource Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming farm case study on the business and environmental benefits of maximising grazing efficiency and improving slurry and soil management.

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.

resource Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) Improve crop productivity and quality whilst encouraging pollinators through implementing a few simple environmental measures.

resource Centre for Agroecology Water and Resilience (CAWR) An identification guide to eight of the UK’s most common bumblebees, vital pollinators for our food crops and wild flowers.

resource Organic Research Centre & Organic Centre Wales A comprehensive review to help you unpick the various tools available to help you assess and reduce your farm carbon footprint and improve sustainability.

resource Tried & Tested Prof Nutrient Management Group: AIC / AHDB / CSF / BGS / CLA / LEAF / NFU A practical guidance tool to help you get your livestock feed systems right; optimising animal performance and minimising environmental impacts.

resource NFU How to design an effective field trial - the basics you need to know to help you optimise yields and try out novel farming techniques.

resource IBERS Grassland Development Centre as part of Farming Connect Information taken from the Farming Connect factsheet 'Weed Control in Grass and Forage Crops' to help you prevent establishment and spread of chickweed on your...

resource Woodland Trust (in association with Coed Cymru and the Pontbren Farmers’ Group) A report describing a collaborative approach to woodland management and tree planting to improve the efficiency of upland livestock farming.

resource Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) A 7-minute video explaining how the Six Simple Steps of Simply Sustainable Water are implemented at Overbury Farms.