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Sward enhancement: choice of methods

resource Natural England Practical tips on ways of increasing the diversity of wild flowers in your swards, with guidance on selecting the right method.

Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
Arable reversion to species-rich grassland: Site selection and choice of methods

resource Natural England One of a series of Technical Information Notes providing information on arable reversion

Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services
Organic Farming Practices

resource The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Ways in which you can adjust your organic farm management practices to minimise harm to pollinators and insects that manage pests.

Organic farming, Compaction & cultivation, Rotations, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Pollinators & ecological services
Seed sources for grassland restoration

resource Natural England This note is one of a series providing information on grassland restoration and re-creation.

Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Regulations, standards & policy
Beneficials on farmland

resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust & ADAS A guide to insects that pollinate crops, control pests and help maintain soil fertility, and what you can do to encourage them on your farm.

Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services
PFLA Biodiversity case studies

resource A series of Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) case studies which focus on various ways in which farmers are increasing biodiversity on their farm.

Animal health & welfare, Dairy cattle, Beef cattle & sheep, Grasslands & forage crops, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate
Silage sorghum, an alternative to silage maize

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) & Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Some practical recommendations for producing silage sorghum based on research carried out as part of the DiverIMPACTS project.

Compaction & cultivation, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, People & skills, Climate
Three silvopasture tree planting designs to suit your farm

resource Innovative Farmers Details of planting designs for 3 contrasting farms in Devon who are taking part in a long-term field lab trial to help justify financial commitment...

Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste, Climate
Plants and planting designs for organic poultry ranges

resource Danish Organic National Association (original booklet) & Ok-Net Ecofeed project (English translation) This booklet (translated from Danish as part of the OK-Net Ecofeed project) looks at different planting methods to improve the use of free-range areas on...

Animal health & welfare, Poultry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Biodiversity
Towards farmer principles of health

resource Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research Germany & Humboldt University Berlin & University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Austria Ten statements / principles farmers have developed that make them successful in developing healthy farming systems, as part of the HealthNetworks Project, and used as...

Compaction & cultivation, Organic matter, Soil biology, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Animal health & welfare, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate, Nutrition & public health, Communities & education
Reduced tillage trials aim to improve soil sustainability

resource University of East Anglia / Wensum Alliance Interesting results from a 5-year reduced cultivation trial that took place at the Salle Park Estate, Norfolk, to assess the impact of contrasting tillage regimes...

Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services
Cover crops help to reduce diffuse water pollution

resource University of East Anglia / Wensum Alliance An update from research undertaken as part of the Demonstration Test Catchments research platform established to investigate the extent by which on-farm mitigation measures can...

Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services
Healthy hedgerows on your land

resource People's Trust for Endangered Species This leaflet by the People's Trust for Endangered Species explains why and how to manage your hedgerows to make sure they’re in a good condition...

Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Business management, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
Perennial flower strips for pest control in fruit orchards

resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) This article, adapted from a technical guide published as part of the EcoOrchard project, looks at advantages of sown flower strips, management considerations, costs, and...

Weeds, Pests & diseases, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
Farming for our future: The nature friendly climate solution we urgently need

resource Nature Friendly Farming Network A report from the NFFN demonstrating the potential for farming systems that are sustainable both for farming and the environment, and ways in which the...

Regulations, standards & policy, Business management, Markets & food systems, People & skills, Biodiversity, Climate, Communities & education
Transition to agroecological approaches

resource Scottish Natural Heritage / GWCT / ORC / Land Use Policy Group A case study focusing on Douglas Christie, a farmer in Scotland, who has been experimenting with direct drilling and growing cover and companion crops in...

Organic matter, Soil biology, Beef cattle & sheep, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Business management, People & skills, Biodiversity
Effects of severe flooding on a lowland farm

resource Harper Adams University Postgraduate student, Rachel Glover, has been investigating the impact of severe annual river flooding on a mixed lowland farm in Shropshire.

Agroforestry, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste, Biodiversity, Climate
The effects of reduced tillage practices and organic material additions on the carbon content of arable soils

resource Rothamsted Research / ADAS A report summaring results from a review which looks at the extent by which reduced tillage practices and organic material returns could increase the organic...

Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Climate
Annual Weed Management in Organic Systems

resource Garden Organic This leaflet covers actions farmers can take to prevent and control annual weeds and prevent adverse effects on crop yield and quality.

Weeds, Pests & diseases, Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Biodiversity
Beetle banks

resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Beetle banks provide suitable overwintering habitat for predatory insects and spiders that significantly reduce crop pests. Find out how to create them here!

Pests & diseases, Biodiversity, People & skills
Uncropped habitats for farmland wildlife

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Useful information and research highlights on managing uncropped habitats for farmland wildlife.

Natural resources & waste, Biodiversity
Plant conservation on farmland

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Information and advice on wild plant conservation on farmland.

Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Biodiversity
Amphibians and reptiles on farmland

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Find out about amphibians and reptiles and how you can help these fascinating yet declining animals on the farm.

Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Water and wildlife

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Find out about the wildlife of ponds, ditches, rivers and streams on the farm and some tips on habitat management.

Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Landscape-scale conservation

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Insights into landscape-scale approaches for wildlife conservation on farmland, and case studies from WildCRU’s research.

Conservation agriculture, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Farmland bird conservation

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford How to help provide the “big three” for farmland birds: safe nesting habitat, summer food and winter food.

Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Biodiversity in crops and grassland

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Practical information on encouraging biodiversity in productive fields.

Other species, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Natural resources & waste, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
The value of non-traditional crops

resource Garden Organic Interested in increasing crop diversity & growing ‘non-traditional’ crops? Have a look at these useful resources from Garden Organic’s ‘Sowing New Seeds’ project.

Roots & horticulture, Biodiversity, Nutrition & public health, Communities & education, Markets & food systems
Species-rich Grasslands, Meadows & Pastures in Worcestershire

resource Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Practical guidance on creating, restoring and managing species-rich grassland.

Grasslands & forage crops, People & skills, Biodiversity
Managing farmland for pollinators (Buglife)

resource Buglife Great tips from Buglife on what you can do to encourage pollinators on your farmland.

Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity

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