Resources

resource Natural England Practical tips on ways of increasing the diversity of wild flowers in your swards, with guidance on selecting the right method.

resource Natural England One of a series of Technical Information Notes providing information on arable reversion

resource Institute of Organic Training & Advice (IOTA) Practical guidance to inform your use and management of compost, using it to its full potential to improve soil properties and crop yields.

resource Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Pest, weed and disease management in reduced tillage cropping systems; factors to consider and actions you can take.

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) & Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Some practical recommendations for producing silage sorghum based on research carried out as part of the DiverIMPACTS project.

resource Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Regular soil tests and recommendations associated with them can be vital tools to help ensure best possible crop yield and quality from any soil type...

resource AHDB Horticulture A GREATsoils factsheet detailing the main green manure species suitable for use in high value vegetable and salad rotations and summarising benefits they can bring

resource Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) This article, adapted from a technical guide published as part of the EcoOrchard project, looks at advantages of sown flower strips, management considerations, costs, and...

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.

resource Garden Organic Leaflet summarising methods of prevention and control of charlock in organic systems.

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) & Organic Research Centre (ORC) Everything you may need to know about commercial potato production to help you achieve a high quality product. Includes useful information to help you manage...

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Information and advice on wild plant conservation on farmland.

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford How to help provide the “big three” for farmland birds: safe nesting habitat, summer food and winter food.

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Practical information on encouraging biodiversity in productive fields.

resource INTERCROP project consortium Research showing that intercropping field peas and spring barley can encourage more efficient nitrogen use.

resource Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Practical guidance on creating, restoring and managing species-rich grassland.

resource Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) An extensive guide that is invaluable for any farmer wanting to lower inputs and manage pests and produce crops sustainably.

resource Buglife Great tips from Buglife on what you can do to encourage pollinators on your farmland.

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) & Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC) A FiBL technical guide packed with useful information on weed control strategies and techniques.

resource AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds An introduction to the potential environmental and agronomic benefits of cover crops in arable systems.

resource Organic Research Centre Interesting research highlighting some of the potential challenges and rewards from growing field beans with wheat.

resource Garden Organic A fantastic resource providing detailed information to help you manage weeds in ways that will benefit your crops, soil and pollinators.

resource Farming for a Better Climate (SRUC) Practical guide to help you manage nutrients, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money.

resource Farming Connect A factsheet looking at the potential of incorporating dehulled protein crops, home-grown sunflowers and naked oats into poultry rations.

resource Organic Research Centre The development and attributes of the ORC Wakelyns Population ; a diverse wheat population suited to low-input and organic farming.

resource Soil Association Scotland Practical guidance produced from a Scottish field lab to help manage and control field rushes and improve swards and livestock productivity.

resource Cotswold Seeds (Published in Cattle Breeder; Spring 2011) Benefits to livestock farmers of planting herbal leys; increase your herd and soil health, reduce fertiliser costs and improve forage quality.

resource Cotswold Seeds / Garden Organic This Cotswold Seeds / Garden Organic publication provides detailed, practical information to help you select and use green manure crops.

resource The Organic Research Centre An article outlining properties of three species that could be considered for fertility-building mixes, trialed in the Legume LINK project.

resource Garden Organic A pack introducing some essential basics for growers, helping promote understanding and improve the management of soil