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Seeding change: Seed sovereignty inspiration from overseas

resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) Footage of a workshop session held at Organic Matters 2022 exploring vegetable landraces, diverse varieties and the celebration and culture of seed.

Organic farming, Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, People & skills
DIY peat-free growing media

resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) Time is running out on peat and growers need alternatives for growing media, but buying in can be expensive and not always as reliable as...

Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Roots & horticulture, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Organic Ancient Cereal Supply-chain

resource Final report for a project based on the premise that ancient or heritage wheats may be more suitable for organic and low-input production and better...

Organic farming, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Markets & food systems
The four principles of weed control in organic growing

resource Oxford Real Farming Conference Footage recorded at the ORFC 2020 session on 'The future of agroecological weed management.' Mike Mallett of Maple Farm Kelsale shares insights into approaches to...

Organic farming, Compaction & cultivation, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, People & skills, Climate
Agroecology in Action

resource Landworkers' Alliance This publication from the Landworkers' Alliance highlights what pioneers of agroecology in the UK are doing to create a productive and sustainable agriculture. The case...

Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Agroforestry, Permaculture, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Animal health & welfare, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate, Communities & education
Know your Soils #10: Soil Test Calendar

resource Soilmentor app Which soil tests to do, when to do them, which fields and where on the fields to test to get a representative sample.

Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Permaculture, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Know your Soils #9: The plate meter

resource Soilmentor app Alex Heffron uses a plate meter to monitor the volume of forage available in fields across his farm allowing him to improve grass growth and...

Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Permaculture, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Know your soils #8: 3 key soil tests to understand your soil health

resource Soilmentor app Spring and autumn are the best times to do soil tests. Try the three most important and easy soil tests you can do yourself on...

Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Permaculture, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Rotations, Soil biology, Crop nutrition & fertility building
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
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
Sheep: Organic Stocking Rates

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.

Organic farming, Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Animal health & welfare, Beef cattle & sheep, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Managing phosphorus dynamics in organic rotations

resource Institute of Organic Training & Advice (IOTA) Practical recommendations for improving soil phosphate (P) availability for your crops; maintaining levels and maximising on P inputs.

Organic farming, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management
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
Welfare and environmental impact of organic pig production

resource FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL handbook aiming to create a common toolbox of knowledge-based strategies for organic pig producers and presents best practice examples from across Europe for inspiration.

Organic farming, Animal health & welfare, Pigs, People & skills
Weed management in organic crops

resource Garden Organic A series of leaflets divided in to different crop types covering the weed management options available to you within an organic system.

Organic farming, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, People & skills