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Farming with trees: a potential ‘win-win’ for sustainable food production and biodiversity?

resource The University of Reading Summary highlighting outcomes of Tom Staton's PhD thesis ‘Evaluating the effects of agroforestry versus arable systems on functional biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.’

Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
Woodmeadows - Three Hagges case study

resource Agricology Document created as part of an agroforestry case study of Three Hagges Woodmeadow - exploring the practicalities and benefits of combining woodland and meadows.

Agroforestry, Grasslands & forage crops, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Communities & education
Increasing adoption of agroforestry in the UK

resource A policy brief summarising results and recommendations from a review undertaken as part of the Defra-funded Agroforestry ELM Test project.

Agroforestry, Regulations, standards & policy, Business management, People & skills
Trees on hen ranges are a haven for wildlife

resource Woodland Trust & Cumbria Farm Environment Partnership Can planting trees on your hen range boost biodiversity as well as benefit your business?

Agroforestry, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Pests & diseases, Animal health & welfare, Poultry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate
Wakelyns Agroforestry: Resilience through diversity

resource Organic Research Centre / Woodland Trust A publication explaining the on-farm research carried out at Wakelyns and led by the late plant pathologist Prof. Martin Wolfe, putting into action his theories...

Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate
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
Elm Farm: Planning and developing agroforestry at a farm scale

resource Research briefing outlines the planning, establishment and management of different agroforestry approaches as experienced at Elm Farm, an organic livestock farm in Berkshire.

Agroforestry, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Weeds, Animal health & welfare, Buildings & machinery, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Tree leaves as supplementary feed for ruminant livestock

resource This briefing examines the role of silvopastoral agroforestry in providing livestock with nutrients via tree browse, alongside the many other benefits of trees.

Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste
Examining the impacts of integrating trees into arable fields on pest control and pollination

resource Design and manage agroforestry in arable systems so that the biodiversity benefits are maximised and problems are reduced.

Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
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
Trees for shade, shelter, survival and body maintenance

resource AFINET project Trees and hedgerows can improve livestock welfare by providing shelter and scratching posts.

Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste, Biodiversity
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
Managing the tree understorey

resource AFINET project The area under the tree canopy in agroforestry systems should be seen as an opportunity for crop diversification / additional income rather than being dismissed...

Integrated farming, Agroforestry, Markets & food systems, Biodiversity
Trees and crops: making the most of the space

resource AGFORWARD project consortium An AGFORWARD leaflet that focuses on managing the tree understorey in a horticultural agroforestry system, for increased food production and biodiversity.

Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Markets & food systems
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
Shelterbelts can protect soil against erosion

resource Woodland Trust A Woodland Trust case study highlighting how trees and shrubs can be vital for arable farms, helping to protect topsoil against erosion from wind and...

Agroforestry, Drainage, Organic matter
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
New model farming: resilience through diversity

resource Campaign to Protect Rural England 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...

Agroforestry, Regulations, standards & policy, Communities & education
Agroforestry for livestock systems

resource SOLID project The multiple benefits of combining trees and shrubs with livestock in low-input and organic dairy farms.

Agroforestry, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, Dairy cattle
The Role of Agroecology in Sustainable Intensification

resource The Organic Research Centre Agroecological approaches are an essential part of sustainable intensification, maintaining agricultural productivity and environmental protection.

Agroforestry, Biodiversity, 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
Integrated Farming

resource European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture An overview from the EISDA of Integrated Farm Management as an approach to sustainable agriculture.

Integrated farming
Trees provide fodder and boost production

resource Woodland Trust A farm case study describing commercial and potential nutritional and medicinal benefits from incorporating trees into a dairy farm.

Agroforestry, Animal health & welfare, Natural resources & waste
Fruit trees improve land and productivity

resource Woodland Trust Farmer case study on using trees to improve productivity on a mixed farm, providing shelter for vegetable crops and additional market products.

Agroforestry, Markets & food systems, Roots & horticulture
Proposed Hedgerow Manifesto for Monmouthshire

resource Bees for Development Practical guidance on planting, maintaining and restoring hedges to help benefit crop yields, soil, pollinators, and wildlife on your farm.

Agroforestry, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
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
Trees enhance flock health and field drainage

resource Woodland Trust A Welsh farmer’s experience of how strategic on-farm tree planting has increased livestock shelter and improved land management.

Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, Animal health & welfare

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