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DIY peat-free growing media
resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) Time is running out on peat and growers need alternatives for growing media, but buying in can be expensive and not always as reliable as...Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Roots & horticulture, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Organic Ancient Cereal Supply-chain
resource Final report for a project based on the premise that ancient or heritage wheats may be more suitable for organic and low-input production and better...Organic farming, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Markets & food systems -
How can agroforestry contribute towards biodiversity conservation?
resource Recording of a workshop hosted by the Organic Research Centre online that set out to explore how agroforestry could contribute towards the conservation and restoration...Agroforestry, Organic matter, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Tree: crop interactions in UK alley cropping agroforestry systems: impacts on crop yield and total productivity
resource Report on studies carried out within an organic silvoarable alley cropping system in the UK (Wakelyns Agroforestry in Suffolk) where researchers have investigated the impact...Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, People & skills, Climate -
Know your Soils #10: Soil Test Calendar
resource Soilmentor app Which soil tests to do, when to do them, which fields and where on the fields to test to get a representative sample.Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Biodynamic farming, Permaculture, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Diverse / Herbal sward mixtures
resource ORC / GWCT / LEAF / OF&G / Soil Association / SRUC / Agricology - as part of Defra Project OF03111 Organic Management Techniques Herbal leys with a diverse range of species can help resolve soil fertility problems, making forage legume mixtures hard to resist.Integrated farming, Rotations, Soil biology, Weeds, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Climate -
Integrating leys in arable rotations
resource ORC / GWCT / LEAF / OF&G / Soil Association / SRUC / Agricology - as part of Defra Project OF03111 Organic Management Techniques Integrating leys in arable rotations can provide multiple benefits including weed management, soil health and pollinator habitat provision.Integrated farming, Rotations, Soil biology, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Mixed farming through collaboration
resource ORC / GWCT / LEAF / OF&G / Soil Association / SRUC / Agricology - as part of Defra Project OF03111 Organic Management Techniques Arable and livestock farmers can collaborate to share knowledge, land and other resources for mutual benefit and enhancement of ecosystem services and landscape.Integrated farming, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Communities & education -
Browse, preserved tree fodder and nutrition
resource AFINET project Trees and hedgerows are good sources of protein, vitamins and minerals for livestock.Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Integrated slug control
resource Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Know your enemy - an integrated approach to slug control is more effective than using chemical slug pellets aloneIntegrated farming, Compaction & cultivation, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Roots & horticulture, Biodiversity, People & skills -
The Benefits of Sheep in Arable Rotations
resource The National Sheep Association How incorporating sheep within arable farming systems can rejuvenate soils, reduce problem weeds, improve biodiversity, & improve yields from following crops.Integrated farming, Type, texture & structure, Rotations, Organic matter, Weeds, Animal health & welfare, Beef cattle & sheep, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Biodiversity -
Farming wheat without neonicotinoids
resource Friends of the Earth A useful report drawing on research and farmer case studies that reviews non-chemical methods of pest control on wheat.Agroforestry, People & skills, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Pests & diseases, Pollinators & ecological services -
The potential for companion cropping and intercropping on UK arable farms
resource An extensive report outlining the benefits and limitations of companion cropping and intercropping in UK arable farm systems.Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, People & skills -
Organic crop rotations
resource Soil Association This Soil Association PDF provides an overview of what you may need to take into consideration when planning rotations for field crops.Organic farming, Rotations, Roots & horticulture, Regulations, standards & policy -
Riparian buffer strips
resource SRUC Rural Policy Centre A briefing on Scottish research that includes pointers towards beneficial management practices you can carry out on your farm.Agroforestry, Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services -
The role of trees in arable farming
resource Woodland Trust This practical guide looks at the role of UK native trees and hedges in arable farming.Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Natural resources & waste, Pollinators & ecological services -
Sheep: Organic Stocking Rates
resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Technical information to help you manage the clover content of your swards in ways that will benefit your sheep stocking rates.Organic farming, Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Animal health & welfare, Beef cattle & sheep, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building -
Traditional orchards: Wildlife
resource Natural England Traditional orchards are a haven for wildlife - simple management techniques can help increase populations of rare and priority species.Agroforestry, Roots & horticulture, People & skills -
Traditional orchards: maintenance pruning
resource Natural England This information note provides guidance on the reasons for the routine pruning of fruit trees and advice on the different methods used.Agroforestry, Roots & horticulture, People & skills -
Weed management in organic crops
resource Garden Organic A series of leaflets divided in to different crop types covering the weed management options available to you within an organic system.Organic farming, Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, People & skills -
Managing farmland for pollinators (Buglife)
resource Buglife Great tips from Buglife on what you can do to encourage pollinators on your farmland.Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity