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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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