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Organic versus non-organic: Dairy

resource Newcastle University A report on groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic dairy, with important links made to cow feeding regimes.

Markets & food systems, Nutrition & public health
Pasture for Life - It can be done

resource The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association New booklet highlights profitability of 100% grass-fed beef and sheep farming. Farmer case studies show it can be done.

Beef cattle & sheep
Soils and biodiversity

resource Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Information on the importance of biodiversity of soil organisms, the services they provide and agricultural practices that promote them.

Type, texture & structure, Organic matter, Soil biology, Biodiversity
Achieving more from less with dairy and arable collaboration

resource Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust Collaboration creating a circular system between dairy and arable can lower costs and environmental impact by improving nutrient management.

Regulations, standards & policy, Business management, People & skills, Dairy cattle, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses
Tried & Tested Professional Nutrient Management

resource Tried & Tested - AIC / NFU / CLA / LEAF and British Grassland Society partnership Tools to help you improve your nutrient and manure and livestock feed planning and recording, and meet regulatory requirements.

Organic matter, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste
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
Simply Sustainable Biodiversity

resource Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) Practical guidance to help you manage your land to benefit wildlife alongside efficient, sustainable food production systems.

Natural resources & waste, Biodiversity
How to encourage pollinators

resource Soil Association Encourage pollinators on your farm by creating and managing their natural habitats such as wildflower meadows, hedgerows and field margins.

Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
Sainfoin

resource Cotswold Seeds Ltd. Practical guidance on growing and using sainfoin and potential benefits for livestock, people and pollinators, based on science and practice.

Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops
Policies for pollinators

resource Bee Coalition A report highlighting the need for governmental action to protect pollinators and the importance of farming in pollinator-friendly ways.

Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
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
The importance of bees and other insect pollinators

resource Bees for Development Insect pollinators: their pollination techniques, foraging behaviour and relevance in relation to crops, flowering plants, and biodiversity.

Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
How to grow nectar flower mixtures

resource Natural England This note provides information on how to establish and manage nectar flower mixtures to encourage pollinators.

Pollinators & ecological services, Regulations, standards & policy
What is Permaculture?

resource Permaculture Principles Permaculture Principles provides accessible and user-friendly information about the Permaculture concept.

Permaculture
Permaculture: The Basics

resource Permaculture Association UK Visit the UK Permaculture Association Knowledge Base for detailed information on Permaculture.

Permaculture
Converting to Organic Farming

resource DEFRA Defra webpage with information about how to convert your farm to organic.

Organic farming, Regulations, standards & policy
Organic Principles

resource IFOAM EU Read about the four IFOAM principles of organic agriculture.

Organic farming
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
About Conservation Agriculture

resource Cornell University Cornell University explains the key principles of Conservation Agriculture.

Conservation agriculture
What is Conservation Agriculture?

resource European Conservation Agriculture Federation A short summary of Conservation Agriculture and the benefits of the approach.

Conservation agriculture
What Is Biodynamics?

resource Biodynamic Association US Discover more about biodynamics and find links to useful resources.

Biodynamic farming
About Agroforestry

resource Agroforestry Research Trust An overview of Agroforestry and related systems for farming and gardening with trees.

Agroforestry
Legume Futures

resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Outputs from an international project that looked at forage and grain legumes in cropping systems; management and environmental impacts.

Rotations, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Cover Crop and Living Mulch Wiki

resource OSCAR project partners including the Organic Research Centre The AgroDiversity toolbox wiki; an interactive website to help spread knowledge about legume and non-leguminous species and machinery and practices.

Rotations, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Grass-clover ley in organic rotations

resource Institute of Biological/ Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS) Grassland Development Centre/ Aberystwyth University A factsheet with useful tips to help you assess and plan grass and legume ley rotations; includes rules, examples and management guidance.

Rotations, Grasslands & forage crops
Nutrient Wise Demos

resource Duchy College Farmer focused guidance on managing nutrients on your farm, with information on trials run through the Nutrient Wise project.

Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Organic matter, Soil biology, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building
Manure use efficiency

resource Duchy College A SWARM Hub webpage to help you maximise on available nutrients in organic manures, make savings and reduce environmental losses.

Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Organic matter, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy
Wildlife-friendly farming increases crop yield: evidence for ecological intensification

resource NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology & Wildlife Farming Company Research that looked at the effects of creating wildlife-friendly habitats in less productive areas of fields on a conventional arable farm.

Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
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
Land management to support bees and other insect pollinators

resource Bees for Development Bees for Development practical management tips for different areas of your land, to help encourage wild flower species and pollinators.

Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity

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