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Following our April video blog Richard talks us through the establishment of his sainfoin crop in the same 80 acre field at Daylesford organic farm,...

It may be that in the past we have become a little used to being able to reach for a bottle to tackle some of...

Animal health & welfare: do we have the right tools for the job? Most of us know that the ever increasing public demand for the...

In our April video blog Richard is making ground preparations for the establishment of sainfoin , his favourite forage legume, at Daylesford organic farm. This...

On the 19 th May, LEAF will hold its first Integrated Farm Management (IFM) Conference in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. T he conference, titled ‘ IFM: A...

Spring is in the air... Spring is always an exciting time here at Conygree Farm. As the days lengthen and the skylarks rise and sing...

In our March video blog Richard Smith introduces us to the commercial flock of Lleyn ewes he manages at Daylesford Organic Farm. This month Agricology...

For many rural communities, hedgerows are a defining feature of their local landscape, as well as a vital resource for biodiversity. But despite their importance,...

As the Countryside Stewardship scheme gets going in England, new opportunities are now available for farmers to get grant funding to restore their hedges and...

It is becoming increasingly apparent that our approach to flood management needs a re-think. Expensive structures and barriers, pumps and sluices might look impressive but...

In our first Agricology video blog Richard Smith , the Steering Group Chairman, introduces us to the dairy herd he manages at Daylesford Organic Farm...

Welcome to Agricology – providing practical information about sustainable farming regardless of labels. To kick off our blog posts I want to guide you through...