Resource: Applied research

This GREATSoils factsheet explores different ways in which organic matter can be added to soil and how you can measure how much organic matter is in your soil.

Regular soil tests and recommendations associated with them can be vital tools to help ensure best possible crop yield and quality from any soil type. This GREATSoils factsheet looks at the difference between the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) and the SRUC Technical Notes, which many Scottish growers use.

A  Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership case study expaining the scorecard that has been developed to help farmers measure and manage soil health and detailing some test results that reveal interesting insights into different management systems and their impact.

A Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership case study explaining the scorecard that has been developed to help farmers measure and manage soil health, and detailing results from a long-term experimental site at Harper Adams University, which is investigating the impact of adding organic material at recommended rates on soil and crop quality in a predominantly arable rotation.

Webinar as part of the AHDB’s Arable Connections 2020 includes useful information on wheat varieies that performed well against yellow rust in trials

This FiBL guide will help farmers, growers and agricultural consultants improve irrigation practices and manage water sustainably.

A GREATsoils factsheet detailing the main green manure species suitable for use in high value vegetable and salad rotations and summarising benefits they can bring

Recording of a virtual field day held on August 11th 2020 in collaboration between Agricology and James Hutton Institute and the SEAMS and DIVERSify projects, bringing together insights from farmer experience and scientific research into the role of crop mixtures to address different agronomic issues.

This leaflet by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species explains why and how to manage your hedgerows to make sure they’re in a good condition to reach their economic, environmental and ecological potential.

Do you know which and how many pollinators and beneficials you are encouraging on your farm? This webinar, recorded as part of AHDB Strategic Farm Week 2020, takes us through how to monitor this and how to use the information to our advantage.

This article, adapted from a technical guide published as part of the EcoOrchard project, looks at advantages of sown flower strips, management considerations, costs, and potential drawbacks.

Recording of a virtual event held as part of Cereals LIVE 2020 – a collaboration between Agricology, CFE and the NIAB team that came in part live from the NIAB Innovation Farm – digging mini soil pits to look at the impact of different leys and covers.

NFFN practical guide to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2020: Good for the climate, good for nature, good for farmers, good for you.

This is part 1 and 2 of a collaborative 2-part series of virtual events exploring establishment, management, soil health, grazing and ensiling in relation to herbal leys.

Resource explaining the NFU’s three main themes or pillars policies and practices have been grouped under to help reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040.

Intercropping offers the potential for more efficient resource utilisation, reducing pest and disease pressure and better competition with weeds. This is a recording of an event co-ordinated by Agricology, Innovative Farmers and the ORC that was held as a virtual alternative to a field lab meeting.

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 ORFC 2020 of a workshop organised by the OGA and Agricology. Rosemary Collier of Warwick Crop Centre talks about some of the implications for horticulture of the UK getting warmer and wetter.

Less is more on upland farms: decreasing livestock stocking rates to sustainable levels increases a farm’s profitability and improves the natural environment.

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 series of leaflets divided in to different crop types covering the weed management options available to you within an organic system.

The actions we take in the next 10 years to stop ecosystems collapse, recover and regenerate nature and restore people’s health and wellbeing are critical. The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission sets out ways for policymakers, business and communities to respond to the challenges in this report.

A comprehensive guide to the use of undersown leys in arable cropping systems and the potential benefits.

Presentation given by Koppert UK at an Agricology field day event on integrated pest management strategies for outdoor vegetable production.