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This information note provides guidance on the reasons for the routine pruning of fruit trees and advice on the different methods used.

Practical guidance on growing and using sainfoin and potential benefits for livestock, people and pollinators, based on science and practice.

Groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic fresh produce, with important links to how the food is produced.

Groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic meat, with important links made to livestock feeding regimes.

A report on groundbreaking research that highlights nutritional benefits of organic dairy, with important links made to cow feeding regimes.

New booklet highlights profitability of 100% grass-fed beef and sheep farming. Farmer case studies show it can be done.

How to manage hedges using modern machinery and techniques, produce renewable energy, save money on heating, and improve hedge health. 

Assess the biodiversity status of hedges on your farm & identify management changes needed & suitability of hedges for harvesting woodfuel.

Coppicing hedges for woodfuel sustainably; creating renewable low cost energy whilst supporting wildlife and improving the health of hedges.

Results of a Centre for Ecology & Hydrology study that trialled five different methods of rejuvenating hedges, providing valuable insights.

An organic grower’s practical tips and insight into the creation, maintenance and benefits of beetle banks.

Information on the importance of biodiversity of soil organisms, the services they provide and agricultural practices that promote them.

A report highlighting the need for governmental action to protect pollinators and the importance of farming in pollinator-friendly ways.

Everything you may need to know about basic nutrient budgeting and valuable insights into how using them can benefit your farm.

Practical guidance to inform your use and management of compost, using it to its full potential to improve soil properties and crop yields.

All you need to know about organic arable crop rotations; why they are necessary, how to plan one, and some examples to get you started.

How to control arable pests and diseases organically; develop healthy soil and natural predator habitats for healthy, pest-free plants.

This Soil Association PDF provides an overview of what you may need to take into consideration when planning rotations for field crops.

Insect pollinators: their pollination techniques, foraging behaviour and relevance in relation to crops, flowering plants, and biodiversity.

This note is one of a series providing information on grassland restoration and re-creation.

This note provides information on how to establish and manage nectar flower mixtures to encourage pollinators.

An overview from the EISDA of Integrated Farm Management as an approach to sustainable agriculture.

One of a series of Technical Information Notes providing information on arable reversion

Research evaluating how cover cropping systems can contribute to soil structural improvement, fertility enhancement and yield responses.