Agricology Blog

In this guest blog post, River from Pemboa Flowers invites us to rethink the role of cut flowers as a vital part of any biodiverse, low-impact, and financially resilient farming system.

As the facilitator of the 'Experts in Your Field' project, I've witnessed first-hand how small-scale farmers are reclaiming their rightful place at the helm of agroecological research, with findings that could transform how we approach farming's biggest challenges....

Phil Sumption picks out some of the ORFC 2024 highlights that shine a light on farmers and growers transitioning to more sustainable and resilient farming systems.

Wakelyns' David Wolfe invites you to visit the farms in the UK and Ireland celebrating their agroforestry planting over the course of the open weekend.

Ben Raskin explained the benefits of mulching around trees, outlining the pros and cons of different materials.

Participate in the Spring Soil Test Challenge to understand how healthy your soil is and how well it will support healthy plants and livestock.

Phil Jarvis introduces agroecology including understanding ecological processes and applying these concepts to the design and management of agricultural production systems.

In September's Editor's Blog, Janie Caldbeck explores the theme of community-supported farming - an approach which gives people the opportunity to define their own food and agriculture.

In this video Matt Dunwell from Ragmans Lane Farm explains their ‘probiotic’ approach of using biofertilisers to enhance soil and plant health.

Phil Sumption asks how can we manage pernicious perennial weeds without using chemicals or cultivations that can damage the soil.

Phil Jarvis from The Allerton Project weighs up the relative strengths and weaknesses of cover, catch, and companion cropping.