Agricology Blog

A pioneering on-farm conference focusing on soil health is gearing up for its launch on a Cumbrian farm this summer (June 25th-26th). Carbon Calling is a knowledge exchange initiative created by farmers to promote discussion among livestock and food producers, and help them address climate, biodiversity, societal and food security issues.

Lawrence Woodward reflects on a survey conducted by Whole Health Agriculture and the implications of its findings.

Lindsay Whistance shares findings from an EU research project exploring sustainable livestock nutrition across 11 countries.

Aled Rhys Davies discusses the learnings from his Nuffield study, including the link between anti-microbial resistance and animal health

Tim Field provides an update vlog discussing the impacts of planting of 800 trees into an area with existing chicken ranges at Daylesford Organic Farm.

In this short vlog Tim Field discusses using a Woodland Trust grant to plant 800 trees on a field which currently comprises of established chicken ranges.

In this month's vlog, Richard Smith, Farm Manager at Daylesford Organic Farm, discusses raising organic, free range turkeys from 6 week old poults.

Ruth Dalton introduces a new campaign from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust designed to boost consumption of rare breed meat.

This month, Richard Smith from Daylesford discusses rearing turkeys for Christmas in his video blog update.

Dr Ruth Clements from FAI Farms asks how livestock management practices can be changed to reduce the need for antibiotics, sharing an example from her own experience.

Stephen Roderick from Duchy College's Rural Business School explains the idea behind this comprehensive new online resource for livestock farmers.