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Fruit trees improve land and productivity

resource Woodland Trust Farmer case study on using trees to improve productivity on a mixed farm, providing shelter for vegetable crops and additional market products.

Agroforestry, Markets & food systems, Roots & horticulture
Riparian buffer strips

resource SRUC Rural Policy Centre A briefing on Scottish research that includes pointers towards beneficial management practices you can carry out on your farm.

Agroforestry, Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services
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
Working with Soil

resource An article published in Star & Furrow exploring the biodynamic approach to working with soil... “With what and how do we feed this soil life?”

Biodynamic farming, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Organic matter, Soil biology, Crop nutrition & fertility building, People & skills
Biodynamics

resource Biodynamics; what is it, what are the biodynamic preparations, how is biodynamic farming and soil health and fertility intrinsically linked?

Biodynamic farming, Organic matter, Soil biology, Animal health & welfare, Crop nutrition & fertility building
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
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
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
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
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
Management for bumblebees

resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Bumblebees in the UK; their importance, their requirements, and how farmers can help bring back the bumblebee.

Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services
Traditional orchards: Wildlife

resource Natural England Traditional orchards are a haven for wildlife - simple management techniques can help increase populations of rare and priority species.

Agroforestry, Roots & horticulture, People & skills
Traditional orchards: maintenance pruning

resource Natural England This information note provides guidance on the reasons for the routine pruning of fruit trees and advice on the different methods used.

Agroforestry, Roots & horticulture, 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
The AgroDiversity Toolbox

resource The OSCAR project consortium Everything you need to know about the management of cover crops: Check out this free, interactive web-based tool.

Conservation agriculture, Crop nutrition & fertility building, People & skills
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
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

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