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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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