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hak-schoffeltechniek carrot ridge interrow hoe. Photo: Charles Merfield

Modern (inter) row-hoes – the Swiss army knife of mechanical weeders

A report on the use of ‘row hoes’ — what used to be called inter-row hoes / cultivators.

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A cow in a field of clover and chicory at Yatesbury House Farm
This ORFC 2024 session reframed the case for livestock in the landscape.
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This Groundswell 2024 session explored the role and challenges of incorporating trees into dairy farming systems.
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PGM pellet: Photo: Perennial Green Manures project
This report summarises findings from the Perennial Green Manures project highlighting the potential of PGMs as fertilisers and further areas of research and innovation needed.
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Sheep in front of ash tree. Courtesy of LEAF
A practical guide designed to help you make informed decisions and take necessary steps to protect people, nature and your business from ash dieback and other tree health issues.
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Wakelyns Agroforestry. Photo credit: Maja Lindstrom
A revised new edition of this publication explaining the on-farm research carried out at the innovative and pioneering Wakelyns.
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James Butterworth is leading OGA's Organic Grower podcast
The Organic Grower Podcast is an OGA initiative which aims to be practical in focus, getting straight into the nitty-gritty of people’s growing practices and business operations.
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Tree hay: Photo credit Lynbreck Croft
Soil Association Scotland webinar discussing how tree hay can be a valuable way to supplement winter forage and support livestock nutrition and welfare.
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Taken by Tim Scrivener. Stephen Briggs, Whitehall Farm, Cambs
Footage of agroforestry pioneer Stephen Briggs imparting some of his learnings from a now well-established commercial agroforestry system.
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N fixing nodules Alnus glutinosa. Photo: Clo Ward
This Innovative Farmers webinar provides an update on research into perennial green manures and opportunities to get involved in a field lab.
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Agroforestry
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.
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Blackthorn blossom. Photo: Organic Research Centre
Independent evidence-based analysis of the environmental and economic benefits of hedgerows.
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Harvesting hedgerow for woodfuel
Practical guidance with case studies on managing hedgerows for woodfuel and hedgerow products, as part of the farm business.
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Recommendations from the SOLMACC project for implementing climate-friendly and resilient farming practices on-farm.
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Photo: Andy Dibben. Agroforestry with understorey at Abbey Home Farm
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.
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Bee on phacelia
This publication from the Landworkers' Alliance highlights what pioneers of agroecology in the UK are doing to create a productive and sustainable agriculture.
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Water Management workshop at Groundswell
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.
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Image courtesy of Tom Staton. All Rights Reserved
Summary highlighting outcomes of Tom Staton's PhD thesis ‘Evaluating the effects of agroforestry versus arable systems on functional biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.’
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Taken at Home Farm (and Farmeco Community Care Farm), Screveton, Nottinghamshire. Photo credit: Janie Caldbeck
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.
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Three Hagges Woodmeadow
Document created as part of an agroforestry case study of Three Hagges Woodmeadow - exploring the practicalities and benefits of combining woodland and meadows.
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David Brass and his free range hens in their woodland range. Photo credit: Phil Formby, Woodland Trust Media Library. All Rights Reserved
Can planting trees on your hen range boost biodiversity as well as benefit your business?
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Sheep and trees
A policy brief summarising results and recommendations from a review undertaken as part of the Defra-funded Agroforestry ELM Test project.
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Tree crop interactions Wakelyns
Report on studies carried out within an organic silvoarable alley cropping system in the UK (Wakelyns Agroforestry in Suffolk) where researchers have investigated the impact of trees on crops in adjacent alleys.
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3 silvopasture designs
Details of planting designs for 3 contrasting farms in Devon who are taking part in a long-term field lab trial to help justify financial commitment to turn pasture over to silvopasture.
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Buds in agroforestry row
This film, created by the Soil Association through the FABulous Farmers project, explores some of the many benefits that can be experienced from different agroforestry systems.
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