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Agroforestry
resource Organic Research Centre Learn about agroforestry research undertaken by the Organic Research Centre, find links to further information and resources.Agroforestry -
Farming with trees: a potential ‘win-win’ for sustainable food production and biodiversity?
resource The University of Reading Summary highlighting outcomes of Tom Staton's PhD thesis ‘Evaluating the effects of agroforestry versus arable systems on functional biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.’Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Increasing adoption of agroforestry in the UK
resource A policy brief summarising results and recommendations from a review undertaken as part of the Defra-funded Agroforestry ELM Test project.Agroforestry, Regulations, standards & policy, Business management, 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 -
Examining the impacts of integrating trees into arable fields on pest control and pollination
resource Design and manage agroforestry in arable systems so that the biodiversity benefits are maximised and problems are reduced.Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
New model farming: resilience through diversity
resource Campaign to Protect Rural England CPRE’s report outlines opportunities for a new vision and policies to establish a sound future for farming based on a more diverse, sustainable and resilient...Agroforestry, Regulations, standards & policy, Communities & education -
The Role of Agroecology in Sustainable Intensification
resource The Organic Research Centre Agroecological approaches are an essential part of sustainable intensification, maintaining agricultural productivity and environmental protection.Agroforestry, Biodiversity, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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