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DIVERSify's Recommendations
resource Taskscape (Diversify Consortium Partner for Communication Knowledge Exchange and Participation) 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...Compaction & cultivation, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Markets & food systems, Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate -
Healthy Farm Systems - John Pawsey
resource John Pawsey gives some insights into the principles of how he achieves health on his mixed organic farm in East Anglia, following his participation in...Soil biology, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Animal health & welfare, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate, Nutrition & public health, Communities & education -
Agroforestry in the UK
resource Soil Association This film, created by the Soil Association through their involvement in the FABulous Farmers project, explores some of the many benefits that can be experienced...Agroforestry, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Animal health & welfare, Markets & food systems, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Communities & education -
Key mechanisms promoting performance of plant teams
resource DIVERSify project consortium - led by James Hutton Institute A report summarising findings from experimental trials conducted across Europe as part of the Horizon 2020 DIVERSify project to measure plant team performance and identify...Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate -
Land Sharing and Sparing
resource In this podcast, recorded as part of NOCC online in partnership with OF&G, ideas around land sharing and sparing are explored.Regulations, standards & policy, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Communities & education, Recreation & rural pursuits -
DIVERSify - From The Ground Up, Managing Complexity & Cultivating Knowledge
resource Taskscape (Diversify Consortium Partner for Communication Knowledge Exchange and Participation) 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...Weeds, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Business management, Markets & food systems, Buildings & machinery, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate -
CFE Virtual Workshop - Water, Soils, Wildlife & Profit
resource Recording of an online workshop organised by CFE on water, soils, wildlife, and on-farm profit and featuring Phil Jarvis, Farm Manager at the GWCT Allerton...Compaction & cultivation, Rotations, Organic matter, Beef cattle & sheep, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Natural resources & waste, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Herbal Leys Virtual Field Day: Parts 1 & 2
resource 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.Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Drainage, Rotations, Organic matter, Soil biology, Weeds, Animal health & welfare, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Farmeco Today Episode 3 - Agroforestry
resource PodBean David Rose, farmer and co-founder of Home Farm Ecocentre in Nottinghamshire talks about his silvoarable agroforestry system and research being carried out in one of...Agroforestry, Type, texture & structure, Compaction & cultivation, Pests & diseases, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Roots & horticulture, Business management, Markets & food systems, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate, Nutrition & public health, Communities & education -
Agroecology in times of COVID-19
resource Centro Latino Americano de Investigaciones Agroecologicas (CELIA) A short paper exploring the ways in which applying an agroecological approach can be particularly helpful during a global coronavirus pandemic when man is reminded...Regulations, standards & policy, Business management, Markets & food systems, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate, Nutrition & public health, Communities & education -
Climate change and UK horticulture: What is to come and how to build resilience
resource Oxford Real Farming Conference 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...Type, texture & structure, Organic matter, Soil biology, Pests & diseases, Roots & horticulture, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate -
Chloe MacLaren - Making Peace with the Weeds
resource Oxford Real Farming Conference Presentation and video footage recorded at the ORFC 2020 session on 'The future of agroecological weed management.' Chloe MacLaren shares the latest developments in weed...Weeds, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Wakelyns Agroforestry: Resilience through diversity
resource Organic Research Centre / Woodland Trust A publication explaining the on-farm research carried out at Wakelyns and led by the late plant pathologist Prof. Martin Wolfe, putting into action his theories...Agroforestry, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Climate -
Using agroecology to enhance dietary diversity
resource Drawing on global research this article demonstrates how agroecology contributes to enhancing biodiversity and dietary diversity.Crop nutrition & fertility building, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Nutrition & public health, Markets & food systems, People & skills -
Invertebrate conservation
resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford Research highlights and useful information on encouraging invertebrates on farmland.Pests & diseases, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, People & skills -
Managing for mammals
resource Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) - University of Oxford From harvest mice to hares, practical conservation advice for some of farmland’s best known mammals.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
Trees and crops: making the most of the space
resource AGFORWARD project consortium An AGFORWARD leaflet that focuses on managing the tree understorey in a horticultural agroforestry system, for increased food production and biodiversity.Agroforestry, Weeds, Pests & diseases, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Markets & food systems -
Wild Pollinator Farm Health Check
resource Adapted with permission from a model designed by the Xerces Society The Farm Health check enables you to appraise how effective your holding is at meeting the needs of wild pollinators and beneficial insects.Pests & diseases, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Habitat Creation and Management for Pollinators
resource Centre for Ecology & Hydrology A fantastic guide from the CEH providing detailed information to help you manage and protect our most valuable pollinators on your farmland.Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Natural resources & waste, People & skills -
How to encourage pollinators
resource Soil Association Encourage pollinators on your farm by creating and managing their natural habitats such as wildflower meadows, hedgerows and field margins.Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Policies for pollinators
resource Bee Coalition A report highlighting the need for governmental action to protect pollinators and the importance of farming in pollinator-friendly ways.Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Managing hedges to benefit pollinators
resource Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) / Hedgelink Practical steps you can take to ensure hedges on your farm support pollinator populations and improve the pollination of your crops.Regulations, standards & policy, Cereals, oil seeds & pulses, Grasslands & forage crops, Roots & horticulture, Pests & diseases, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Sowing and Management of Multi-species Leys to Encourage Pollinators
resource Institute of Organic Training & Advice (IOTA) Guidance on selecting species and managing leys to benefit pollinators, linking to the LegLink project and Countryside Stewardship options.Organic matter, Grasslands & forage crops, Crop nutrition & fertility building, Regulations, standards & policy, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Study shows bee-friendly crops create a hungry gap for rarer bees
resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust An article highlighting the importance of ensuring our flowering habitats and how we manage them provide for wider bee and wasp communities.Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
GWCT pollinators research
resource Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust information on managing flower-rich habitats on your farm with links to some important research.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Regulations, standards & policy -
CAP and Pollinators
resource Slow Food; Bee Life; PAN Europe Land management practice and policy tips to help implement the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in ways that will benefit pollinators.Regulations, standards & policy, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
National Pollinator Strategy
resource DEFRA Defra’s National Pollinator Strategy; established to help protect the future of pollinators and ensure their needs are addressed in land and habitat management.Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Regulations, standards & policy -
Bees' Needs: food and a home
resource DEFRA A short video of why we need pollinators and they need us. What simple actions can we take to help reduce the many threats pollinators...Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity, Nutrition & public health, Regulations, standards & policy -
Honeybee shortage for crop pollination
resource Centre for Agri-Environmental Research (CAER) University of Reading This BBSRC-funded video provides important messages to help us target pollinators that will benefit UK crops and help ensure food security.Roots & horticulture, Markets & food systems, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity -
Trees in Orchards
resource Best Foot Forward sustainability consultants An in-depth evaluation of the use of non-cropping trees in orchard fruit production, the potential benefits and conflicting issues.Agroforestry, Natural resources & waste, People & skills, Roots & horticulture, Pollinators & ecological services, Biodiversity
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