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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 -
How can agroforestry contribute towards biodiversity conservation?
resource Recording of a workshop hosted by the Organic Research Centre online that set out to explore how agroforestry could contribute towards the conservation and restoration...Agroforestry, Organic matter, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Woodmeadows - Three Hagges case study
resource Agricology Document created as part of an agroforestry case study of Three Hagges Woodmeadow - exploring the practicalities and benefits of combining woodland and meadows.Agroforestry, Grasslands & forage crops, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Communities & education -
Trees on hen ranges are a haven for wildlife
resource Woodland Trust & Cumbria Farm Environment Partnership Can planting trees on your hen range boost biodiversity as well as benefit your business?Agroforestry, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Pests & diseases, Animal health & welfare, Poultry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate -
Getting Started with Agroecological Farming
resource There is increasing recognition of the benefits of integrated agroecological farming systems but it can be hard to know where to start. In this podcast,...Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Biodiversity -
Elm Farm: Planning and developing agroforestry at a farm scale
resource Research briefing outlines the planning, establishment and management of different agroforestry approaches as experienced at Elm Farm, an organic livestock farm in Berkshire.Agroforestry, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Weeds, Animal health & welfare, Buildings & machinery, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Tree leaves as supplementary feed for ruminant livestock
resource This briefing examines the role of silvopastoral agroforestry in providing livestock with nutrients via tree browse, alongside the many other benefits of trees.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste -
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 -
The Agroforestry Handbook
resource Assess the potential business benefits of agroforestry for your farm or client and understand the possible benefits to the wider environment with this invaluable handbook.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
AGFORWARD best practice leaflets
resource AGFORWARD project consortium Invaluable guidance for farmers from the AGFORWARD team on how to plan, create and manage an agroforestry system.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Trees for shade, shelter, survival and body maintenance
resource AFINET project Trees and hedgerows can improve livestock welfare by providing shelter and scratching posts.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste, Biodiversity -
Woodland Trust Farmers Weekly online academies
resource Farmers Weekly Access practical management guidance from the Woodland Trust on what, where and how to plant, and managing woodlands via these Farmers Weekly Academy lessons.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Creating new hedgerows for livestock shelter in Cumbria
resource Woodland Trust Sheep farmer Paul Rennison talks about the challenges of farming on the edge of the North Pennines and describes using trees to help increase shelter...Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Beef cattle & sheep, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Plant trees - Woodland Trust
resource Woodland Trust Webpage outlining ways in which the Woodland Trust can help you integrate trees on your land.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Communities & education -
Woodchip Biomass Boiler Installation Explained
resource Daylesford Organic Farm Tim Field describes the installation of a biomass boiler at Daylesford Farm.Agroforestry, Buildings & machinery, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Agroforestry for livestock systems
resource SOLID project The multiple benefits of combining trees and shrubs with livestock in low-input and organic dairy farms.Agroforestry, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, Dairy cattle -
Trees provide fodder and boost production
resource Woodland Trust A farm case study describing commercial and potential nutritional and medicinal benefits from incorporating trees into a dairy farm.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste -
Trees enhance flock health and field drainage
resource Woodland Trust A Welsh farmer’s experience of how strategic on-farm tree planting has increased livestock shelter and improved land management.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, Animal health & welfare -
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 -
Peat-free woodchip compost for growing media
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.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
The role of trees in sheep farming
resource Woodland Trust This practical guidance looks at the integration of trees in to sheep management systems and the benefits they can bring.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Beef cattle & sheep, Natural resources & waste -
Hedgerows and Hedgerow Trees
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.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Wood fuel from Hedges
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.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste -
A Woodland Trust guide to tree planting for free range poultry
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.Agroforestry, Poultry, Natural resources & waste -
Benefits of trees on dairy farms
resource This research report evaluates the use of trees on dairy farms, what benefits can they bring and how significant those benefits are.Agroforestry, Business management, Natural resources & waste -
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 -
The Pontbren Project
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.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Trees, water and farming - improving water quality
resource Woodland Trust A short video highlighting how trees have been used in the uplands of Cumbria to manage water drainage and quality and prevent soil erosion.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Managing the drought
resource Harper Adams University College Don’t waste a drop. Belts of native trees can act as an insurance policy against droughts by modifying the crop microclimate.Agroforestry, Type, texture & structure, Drainage, Animal health & welfare, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste, Climate -
Illustrated guide to hedgerow network restoration
resource Natural England A quick reference guide from Natural England promoting best practice in hedgerow restoration to help you reap the benefits on your farm.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills