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Plant conservation on farmland

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Information and advice on wild plant conservation on farmland.

Weeds, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Biodiversity
Amphibians and reptiles on farmland

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Find out about amphibians and reptiles and how you can help these fascinating yet declining animals on the farm.

Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
The importance of soil health, learnings from a Nuffield adventure

blog There is a growing recognition that in order to reduce high levels of atmospheric carbon we need not just to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but...

Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Climate, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Water and wildlife

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Find out about the wildlife of ponds, ditches, rivers and streams on the farm and some tips on habitat management.

Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Back to the future: exploring the benefits of mixed farming

blog I believe reintegrating leys and livestock into arable rotations can play a key role in the transition to more sustainable and resilient farming systems. I...

Integrated farming, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Weeds, Animal health & welfare, Dairy cattle, Beef cattle & sheep, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Business management, People & skills
How to conserve wildlife on working farms

blog 'Wildlife and Farming: Managing for Nature on Lowland Farms' is a practical handbook, providing information and advice to practical people. The question it answers is...

Integrated farming, Conservation agriculture, Organic farming, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste
The Benefits of Sheep in Arable Rotations

resource The National Sheep Association How incorporating sheep within arable farming systems can rejuvenate soils, reduce problem weeds, improve biodiversity, & improve yields from following crops.

Integrated farming, Type, texture & structure, Rotations, Organic matter, Weeds, Animal health & welfare, Beef cattle & sheep, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Biodiversity
Landscape-scale conservation

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Insights into landscape-scale approaches for wildlife conservation on farmland, and case studies from WildCRU’s research.

Conservation agriculture, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Farmland bird conservation

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford How to help provide the “big three” for farmland birds: safe nesting habitat, summer food and winter food.

Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services, Natural resources & waste, People & skills
Biodiversity in crops and grassland

resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Practical information on encouraging biodiversity in productive fields.

Other species, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste

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