Resource: England

Session from 2024 Oxford Real Farming Conference featuring grower Iain Tolhurst (Tolly) and “biological nutrition” farmer Tim Parton discussing soil health at scale.

GWCT briefing from Allerton Project research on measures that can
reduce negative impacts on water quality and aquatic ecology,
and potentially reducing flood risk.

Tree Amble is a podcast which started in June 2023 celebrating the author (Pete Leeson)’s 30 years in conservation, featuring 30 interviews, each about an hour in length.

A practical guide to designing, installing and using irrigation systems for market gardeners.

Video of Groundswell 2023 session organised by Agricology with experienced regenerative agriculture practitioners speaking on the challenges of making Regen Ag pay.

Benchmark the physical and economic performance of your farm business with the help of the Farm Business Survey.

CPRE’s report outlines opportunities for a new vision and policies to establish a sound future for farming based on a more diverse, sustainable and resilient sector.

A grower’s experience and insights on using green waste compost within a rotational farming system to improve soil structure.

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

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

Restoring the River Glyme and its floodplain in Oxfordshire: the project benefits wild brown trout, local flood storage and wetland ecology. 

This information note provides guidance on the reasons for the routine pruning of fruit trees and advice on the different methods used.

Coppicing hedges for woodfuel sustainably; creating renewable low cost energy whilst supporting wildlife and improving the health of hedges.

Results of a Centre for Ecology & Hydrology study that trialled five different methods of rejuvenating hedges, providing valuable insights.

Research identifying ways your farming practices can enhance the diversity, abundance and function of soil organisms.

This AHDB manual provides information to help you manage your soil for the good of the environment, your animals, and your pocket.