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Silvo-horticulture agroforestry
resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) Silvo-horticulture agroforestry has many benefits for market gardens, but needs careful planning for success. This workshop held at Organic Matters 2022 focuses on how to...Agroforestry, Pests & diseases, Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, People & skills, 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 -
Agroforestry in the UK
resource Soil Association This film, created by the Soil Association through their involvement in the FABulous Farmers project, explores some of the many benefits that can be experienced...Agroforestry, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Animal health & welfare, Markets & food systems, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Communities & education -
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 -
Farmeco Today Episode 3 - Agroforestry
resource PodBean David Rose, farmer and co-founder of Home Farm Ecocentre in Nottinghamshire talks about his silvoarable agroforestry system and research being carried out in one of...Agroforestry, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Roots & horticulture, Business management, Markets & food systems, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate, Nutrition & public health, Communities & education -
Wakelyns Agroforestry: Resilience through diversity
resource Organic Research Centre / Woodland Trust A publication explaining the on-farm research carried out at Wakelyns and led by the late plant pathologist Prof. Martin Wolfe, putting into action his theories...Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, 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 -
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 -
AFINET - Agroforestry in the UK
resource A video produced for the AFINET project exploring some of the practical considerations for agroforestry systems and potential benefits.Agroforestry, Type, texture & structure, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Roots & horticulture, Business management, Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services -
Dartington Agroforestry
resource Video footage recorded when the UK AFINET agroforestry network group met at the Dartington Estate in Devon to discuss agroforestry implementation.Agroforestry, Regulations, standards & policy, Buildings & machinery, People & skills -
Silvopasture: Planting for Shelter & Forage
resource Agricology / Oxford Real Farming Conference This is video footage filmed at the ORFC 2019 of the session on silvopasture featuring farmer and PFLA member Chris Jones describing what he has...Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Markets & food systems, People & skills -
The Magic Money Tree: The Economics of Agroforestry
resource Agricology / Oxford Real Farming Conference Footage of farmer Stephen Briggs speaking at the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2019 on the process of planning a new agroforestry system, finding markets for...Agroforestry, Business management, Markets & food systems, People & skills -
Family farming, compost tea, agroforestry & community-owned farms...
resource Farmerama Family farm conflicts, benefits of compost teas, preventing disease in apple orchards, how community-owned farms can work - it's all here in this podcast from...Agroforestry, Pests & diseases, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Biodiversity -
Trees and crops: making the most of the space
resource AGFORWARD project consortium An AGFORWARD leaflet that focuses on managing the tree understorey in a horticultural agroforestry system, for increased food production and biodiversity.Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Markets & food systems -
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 -
Shelterbelts can protect soil against erosion
resource Woodland Trust A Woodland Trust case study highlighting how trees and shrubs can be vital for arable farms, helping to protect topsoil against erosion from wind and...Agroforestry, Drainage, Organic matter -
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: Farming for the Future
resource True Nature Films Pioneering agroforestry farmer Stephen Briggs relates the benefits he has reaped from this multi-faceted system of farming.Agroforestry, Markets & food systems, Climate -
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 -
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 -
Proposed Hedgerow Manifesto for Monmouthshire
resource Bees for Development Practical guidance on planting, maintaining and restoring hedges to help benefit crop yields, soil, pollinators, and wildlife on your farm.Agroforestry, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
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 -
Trees mean better business
resource Woodland Trust First hand farmer experience showing how planting trees can improve animal welfare and the production of free range eggs.Agroforestry, Poultry, Markets & food systems -
Shelter boosts lamb survival rate - planting trees to benefit sheep farming
resource Woodland Trust When shelter is in short supply strategic tree planting makes a real difference. In this case study a Cumbrian farmer shares his experience.Agroforestry, People & skills, Animal health & welfare -
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 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 -
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 -
Three silvopasture tree planting designs to suit your farm
resource Innovative Farmers Details of planting designs for 3 contrasting farms in Devon who are taking part in a long-term field lab trial to help justify financial commitment...Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste, Climate