This resource consists of the audio recording and presentations from a session at the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2025 which aimed to address the stigma around the use of tillage in organic and agroecological crop production.

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

A report on mini-ridgers - a highly effective weeding tool for controlling intrarow weeds through burial.

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.

A practical guide for farmers and growers wanting to get ahead of weeds when establishing pasture, arable and horticultural crops.

Four short films focusing on promoting sustainable agricultural practices being used on the Waddesdon Estate and beyond.

Abstract created as part of the DiverIMPACTS project outlining some of the benefits that can be attained from establishing summer cover crops on sandy soils and giving useful practical recommendations.

This webinar (part of the 2021 Northern Real Farming Conference and hosted by the Soil Association) explores growing a low growing permanent cover crop such as small white clover to help shade out weeds and provide fertility for the rotation.

Practical, easy-to-use guidance to help farmers reduce their greenhouse gas footprint. Offering actions for all UK agricultural sectors, it aims to be both environmentally and economically beneficial. Written by farmers, for farmers.

Abstract created as part of the DiverIMPACTS project, outlining outcomes from strip cropping experiments and practical recommendations for designing and managing effective strip systems.

Last in a series of mini-documentary films; this presents recommendations from the DIVERSify project and asks what have we learnt in DIVERSify that will help farmers and others make decisions about mixed cropping?

Three mini-documentary films presenting findings from the DIVERSify project, focusing on impacts of crop diversification and challenges and ideas for growing crop mixtures as a way to increase resilience against climate change whilst increasing biodiversity and carbon sequestration.

Interesting results from a 5-year reduced cultivation trial that took place at the Salle Park Estate, Norfolk, to assess the impact of contrasting tillage regimes on the biological, chemical and physical condition of soils.

Organic Grower article explaining a system German grower Johannes Storch created using cover crops, grass and silage as mulch and the MulchTec planter he and his team invented to plant through the mulch.

Final report from a field lab that looked at opportunities for intercropping to provide more efficient resource use, reduced pest and disease pressure, and better weed competition.

Research briefing outlines the planning, establishment and management of different agroforestry approaches as experienced at Elm Farm, an organic livestock farm in Berkshire.

Footage recorded at the ORFC 2020 session on 'The future of agroecological weed management.' The RAU's Nicola Cannon delves into the role of technology and the latest innovations for non-chemical weed control, exploring the challenges and trade-offs...

A video produced for the AFINET project exploring some of the practical considerations for agroforestry systems and potential benefits.

Video footage recorded when the UK AFINET agroforestry network group met at the Dartington Estate in Devon to discuss agroforestry implementation.

This leaflet covers actions farmers can take to prevent and control annual weeds and prevent adverse effects on crop yield and quality.

Using green waste compost to help manage reductions in soil organic matter in arable soils; reducing fertiliser use, improving soil health, and reducing landfill

This useful guide, published by ADAS, describes the processes leading to successful on-farm trialling while avoiding the possible pitfalls.

Useful grower insights into protected cropping management to encourage beneficial insects and discourage pests.

Tim Field describes the installation of a biomass boiler at Daylesford Farm.