Resources
Browse our library of the best technical guides, research papers and videos on sustainable agriculture below. You can also filter by topic.
Filter by farming theme:
- Crops, forage & horticulture (5) Apply Crops, forage & horticulture filter
- Farm management & economics (4) Apply Farm management & economics filter
- Soil management (4) Apply Soil management filter
- Environment & wildlife (2) Apply Environment & wildlife filter
- Livestock husbandry (2) Apply Livestock husbandry filter
- Weeds, pests and diseases (1) Apply Weeds, pests and diseases filter
Filter by format type:
Filter by key farming practices:
- Minimum Tillage (3) Apply Minimum Tillage filter
- Mixed farming (3) Apply Mixed farming filter
- Pasture fed livestock (3) Apply Pasture fed livestock filter
- Soil monitoring (3) Apply Soil monitoring filter
- Companion crops (2) Apply Companion crops filter
- Cover crops (2) Apply Cover crops filter
- Direct drilling (2) Apply Direct drilling filter
- Green manures (2) Apply Green manures filter
- Mulching (2) Apply Mulching filter
- No Till (2) Apply No Till filter
More filters
Filter by organisation:
- Soilmentor app (2) Apply Soilmentor app filter
- FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (1) Apply FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture filter
- Landworkers' Alliance (1) Apply Landworkers' Alliance filter
- Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) (1) Apply Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) filter
- Oxford Real Farming Conference (1) Apply Oxford Real Farming Conference filter
Filter by evidence:
- Farmer experience
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6
-
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 -
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 #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 -
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