Resources

resource Organic Research Centre & Organic Centre Wales A comprehensive review to help you unpick the various tools available to help you assess and reduce your farm carbon footprint and improve sustainability.

resource Tried & Tested Prof Nutrient Management Group: AIC / AHDB / CSF / BGS / CLA / LEAF / NFU A practical guidance tool to help you get your livestock feed systems right; optimising animal performance and minimising environmental impacts.

resource NFU How to design an effective field trial - the basics you need to know to help you optimise yields and try out novel farming techniques.

resource Farming Connect Learn how to control weeds in grassland and forage crops to improve yield, palatability and animal performance.

resource IBERS Grassland Development Centre as part of Farming Connect Information taken from the Farming Connect factsheet 'Weed Control in Grass and Forage Crops' to help you prevent establishment and spread of chickweed on your...

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) A video from the TILMAN-ORG project providing useful insights from farmers who have have adopted reduced tillage on their farms.

resource Organic Research Centre Details on alsike and crimson clover that will help assess suitability for inclusion in fertility-building mixes, as defined in Legume LINK.

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

resource Pesticide Action Network UK Ways in which farmers and growers can reduce neonicotinoid use and employ pest control alternatives.

resource The Naked Scientists (University of Cambridge) A podcast focusing on the role of nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria rhizobia in improving legume crop yields and specific research into lucerne.

resource Organic Centre Wales & Weir Total Supply Chain Sustainability A guide designed to help you improve the profitability, sustainability and environmental performance of your business.

resource RIKILT - Institute for Food Safety Wageningen University and Research Centre & Institute for Ethnobotany and Zoopharmacognosy (IEZ) Interested in guidance on keeping your flock healthy with herbs and other natural products? This useful guide has a range of tips and recommendations.

resource Natural England Practical guidance to help you manage watercourses and livestock in ways that will cause the least harm to water quality and wildlife.

resource Natural England A quick reference guide from Natural England promoting best practice in hedgerow restoration to help you reap the benefits on your farm.

resource Natural England Traditional orchards are a haven for wildlife - simple management techniques can help increase populations of rare and priority species.

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.

resource Natural England Practical guidance to help you assess suitability of using green hay as a sward enhancement method and best management techniques to apply.

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) An excellent review of beef and sheep nutritional research, providing practical recommendations for pasture-based livestock producers.

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 Natural England This note is one of a series providing information on grassland restoration and re-creation.

resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust & ADAS A guide to insects that pollinate crops, control pests and help maintain soil fertility, and what you can do to encourage them on your farm.

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 Danish Organic National Association (original booklet) & Ok-Net Ecofeed project (English translation) This booklet (translated from Danish as part of the OK-Net Ecofeed project) looks at different planting methods to improve the use of free-range areas on...

resource Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) - produced as part of the AHDB-BBRO Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership (ahdb.org.uk/greatsoils) This GREATSoils factsheet explores different ways in which organic matter can be added to soil and how you can measure how much organic matter is...

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 People's Trust for Endangered Species This leaflet by the People's Trust for Endangered Species explains why and how to manage your hedgerows to make sure they’re in a good condition...