The Global Farm Metric
The Global Farm Metric framework is a common framework for all food and farming stakeholders to understand, measure and monitor farm-level sustainability.
LEARN MOREFootage of agroforestry pioneer Stephen Briggs imparting some of his learnings from a now well-established commercial agroforestry system.
This Innovative Farmers webinar provides an update on research into perennial green manures and opportunities to get involved in a field lab.
Session from 2024 Oxford Real Farming Conference featuring grower Iain Tolhurst (Tolly) and "biological nutrition" farmer Tim Parton discussing soil health at scale.
GWCT briefing from Allerton Project research on measures that can
reduce negative impacts on water quality and aquatic ecology,
and potentially reducing flood risk.
Tree Amble is a podcast which started in June 2023 celebrating the author (Pete Leeson)’s 30 years in conservation, featuring 30 interviews, each about an hour in length.
Footage of Stuart Johnson, 2023 ‘Soil Farmer of the Year’ and dairy farmer Bruce Thompson speaking at Carbon Calling 2023 about farming regeneratively, reducing inputs, keeping the farm business profitable, and all things dung beetle related!
A practical guide to designing, installing and using irrigation systems for market gardeners.
Video of Groundswell 2023 session organised by Agricology with experienced regenerative agriculture practitioners speaking on the challenges of making Regen Ag pay.
Real Wealh Ranching's 'condensed steps to gradually wean your land from the high cost of synthetic fertilisers without losing your shirt in the process'.
DiverIMPACTS case studies across Europe highlight why crop diversification strategies have been successful and what challenges needed to be overcome to achieve success.
Independent evidence-based analysis of the environmental and economic benefits of hedgerows.
Practical guidance with case studies on managing hedgerows for woodfuel and hedgerow products, as part of the farm business.
The ORC whole farm sustainability assessment tool offers unrivalled access to knowledge for researchers and farmers alike through an easy-to-navigate interface.
Recommendations from the SOLMACC project for implementing climate-friendly and resilient farming practices on-farm.
Footage of a workshop session held at Organic Matters 2022 exploring vegetable landraces, diverse varieties, and the celebration and culture of seed.
Silvo-horticulture agroforestry has many benefits for market gardens, but needs careful planning for success. This workshop held at Organic Matters 2022 focused on how to make it work.
Final report for a project based on the premise that ancient or heritage wheats may be more suitable for organic and low-input production and better adapted to marginal environments than 'modern' high-yielding varieties.
This publication from the Landworkers' Alliance highlights what pioneers of agroecology in the UK are doing to create a productive and sustainable agriculture.
Recording of a Groundswell 2022 discussion organised by Agricology exploring water resilience; why it's important to consider it on the farm, how it can be increased and how we can work together to create change and look after our water resources.
FiBL handbook aiming to create a common toolbox of knowledge-based strategies for organic pig producers and presents best practice examples from across Europe for inspiration.
Summary highlighting outcomes of Tom Staton's PhD thesis ‘Evaluating the effects of agroforestry versus arable systems on functional biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.’
Recording of a workshop hosted by the Organic Research Centre online that set out to explore how agroforestry could contribute towards the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, and the policy options that could support the realisation of these benefits.
Document created as part of an agroforestry case study of Three Hagges Woodmeadow - exploring the practicalities and benefits of combining woodland and meadows.
Can planting trees on your hen range boost biodiversity as well as benefit your business?