Resource: Europe

Useful publications from a project that focused on ways of improving sustainability and production in organic greenhouse horticulture.

Prevent antimicrobial resistance in agriculture with alternatives to antibiotics. Find out more from this Nuffield report.

Challenges and considerations in selecting animals for low-input and organic dairying systems, and some conclusions reached within the SOLID project.

Guidance from the OK-Net Arable project on managing perennial weeds through using suitable machinery and techniques, focusing on stubble cultivation.

A FiBL technical guide packed with useful information on weed control strategies and techniques.

Guidance from the OK-Net Arable project to help you manage perennial weeds effectively through crop rotations.

An online tool for farmers to measure and manage on-farm carbon, biodiversity and water.

A project aiming to increase sustainability, efficiency and hen welfare through encouraging knowledge and experience sharing.

A fascinating report looking at the potential of incorporating insects in poultry feed and consumer, market and legislation impacts.

The potential benefits of growing diverse pasture swards and mob grazing for cattle within low-input and organic dairy systems.

The multiple benefits of combining trees and shrubs with livestock in low-input and organic dairy farms. 

Learn all about Controlled Traffic Farming through the excellent CTF website resources collated by Tim Chamen and team.

A video from the TILMAN-ORG project providing useful insights from farmers who have have adopted reduced tillage on their farms.

Exploration of the concept of food quality, looking at differences in sustainability between organic and conventional food production.

Research findings providing insights into management of hay fields that may help increase plant and insect diversity.

Information on developing integrated livestock breeding and management strategies to improve animal health, product quality and performance.

A series of technical notes on low-input/organic dairying systems, helping to provide solutions to key problems at farm-level.

Resource that looks at the potential of roughage and foraging to help pig producers meet the challenge of 100% organic feed.

How can pig producers meet the challenge of 100% organic feed? New resource looks at the potential of alternative feed sources.

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.

Identify adjustments you can make to feed for your cattle, sheep and goats using OBSALIM® diagnostic tools, based on detailed observation.

Fascinating insights from scientists involved in the LegumePlus project; the reasons behind the research and what the research has revealed.