The Role of Tillage: Science and Best Practice
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.
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Cultivating Wisdom’ is a collection of agroecological research summaries from practitioners in the Landworkers’ Alliance’s ‘Experts in Your Field’ project.
Video playlist from the Soil Association of case study farmers practising mob grazing in Scotland and associated webinars.
Short video of Nikki Yoxall on the power of native and rare breed cattle to be ecosystem engineers through Holistic Management
Case study and video produced as part of the GREAT (Gloucestershire Regenerative Environment and Agriculture Transition) Project.
Soil Association Scotland webinar discussing how tree hay can be a valuable way to supplement winter forage and support livestock nutrition and welfare.
Can planting trees on your hen range boost biodiversity as well as benefit your business?
A useful feed database programme developed within the OK-Net Ecofeed project with the objective of helping farmers achieve a 100% organic diet for monogastric animals.
Video and accompanying practice abstract produced as part of the EU Horizon 2020-funded project OK-Net Ecofeed which explore the benefits and practical considerations of feeding insects to laying hens.
This booklet (translated from Danish as part of the OK-Net Ecofeed project) looks at different planting methods to improve the use of free-range areas on organic layer farms.
Interested in guidance on keeping your flock healthy with herbs and other natural products? This useful guide has a range of tips and recommendations.
Animals that have maximum outdoor access are able to express much more natural behaviour than when housed, leading to improved animal welfare. Find out more here.
This resource looks at the practicalities of introducing pasture-fed livestock systems, the benefits and draw-backs of adoption with case studies and links
A project aiming to increase sustainability, efficiency and hen welfare through encouraging knowledge and experience sharing.
A Nuffield report on bird welfare within free-range systems, identifying opportunities for improvement for the UK poultry industry.
A fascinating report looking at the potential of incorporating insects in poultry feed and consumer, market and legislation impacts.
A factsheet looking at the potential of incorporating dehulled protein crops, home-grown sunflowers and naked oats into poultry rations.
First hand farmer experience showing how planting trees can improve animal welfare and the production of free range eggs.
What contribution can foraging on range and herbage make to the feed requirements of organic poultry? This new resource considers the options.
How can poultry producers meet the challenge of 100% organic feed? New resource looks at the potential of alternative feed sources.
Research providing insights into breeding, rearing, housing, health and disease, medication and nutrition of poultry managed organically.
This practical guide takes you through the process of planting trees for free range poultry from initial design to planting and maintenance.
This knowledge hub for livestock farmers and advisors will enable proactive animal health and welfare planning and help with decision-making.
Research providing practical information on the function and use of grain legumes and ways they can be managed in organic farming systems.