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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 -
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 -
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 -
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