Resources

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 A useful factsheet providing some information to help you identify and manage codling moth; providing various prevention and control alternatives to using insecticides.

resource Garden Organic Potential benefits and problems with using reduced tillage in organic systems and how it impacts on weed control.

resource Garden Organic A leaflet looking at the pros and cons of leaving land fallow in organic systems to help manage weeds,

resource Garden Organic This leaflet covers actions farmers can take to prevent and control annual weeds and prevent adverse effects on crop yield and quality.

resource Garden Organic A leaflet looking at the possibility of using allelopathy in weed management.

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 AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds A useful information sheet from AHDB summarising key methods for increasing your control of black-grass.

resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Beetle banks provide suitable overwintering habitat for predatory insects and spiders that significantly reduce crop pests. Find out how to create them here!

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Useful information and research highlights on managing uncropped habitats for farmland wildlife.

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

resource Garden Organic Leaflet summarising organic methods of prevention and weed control of the perennial grass common couch.

resource Garden Organic Leaflet summarising methods of prevention and control of fat-hen in organic systems.

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Find out about amphibians and reptiles and how you can help these fascinating yet declining animals on the farm.

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Find out about the wildlife of ponds, ditches, rivers and streams on the farm and some tips on habitat management.

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Insights into landscape-scale approaches for wildlife conservation on farmland, and case studies from WildCRU’s research.

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 Innovative Farmers Some pointers on how you can use trees to improve your farm land and farm management.

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 AHDB Beef & Lamb A guide to help you recognise and manage the different causes of sheep lameness.