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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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