Resources

resource Woodland Trust When shelter is in short supply strategic tree planting makes a real difference. In this case study a Cumbrian farmer shares his experience.

resource Farming Connect Simple steps that farmers can take to halt the decline of bees and other insect pollinators in Wales, relevant to the British Isles.

resource Living with Environmental Change (LWEC) Practical advice on how we as farmers and growers, can manage pollinators and achieve optimum returns, and pointers for policymakers.

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.

resource Biodynamics; what is it, what are the biodynamic preparations, how is biodynamic farming and soil health and fertility intrinsically linked?

resource Interesting research that focused on identifying appropriate plants within flowering strips and companion cropping to help control apple and cabbage pests.

resource Soil Association / Organic Research Centre / Duchy Originals from Waitrose Interesting insights from a trial evaluating the use of woodchip compost as a viable peat-free growing media for growers.

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) Video footage of a member of the TILMAN-ORG project outlining some of the problems and potential solutions associated with reduced tillage.

resource Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) LEAF’s IFM principles and practices guide to help you farm sustainably by adopting a whole farm business approach.

resource Is it possible to develop a low-protein, high fibre diet for dairy cattle that is good for them, good for milk production and good for...

resource Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) LEAF Demonstration Farmer Chris Baylis discusses measures put in place to help improve soil structure and drainage on his farm with agricultural advisor Philip Wright.

resource Woodland Trust This practical guidance looks at the integration of trees in to sheep management systems and the benefits they can bring.

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

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...

resource The Wildlife Trusts A “Call to Action” from Defra and The Wildlife Trusts providing practical information to help us increase food and shelter for pollinators.

resource AHDB Beef & Lamb An AHDB case study providing insights into farmer Tim May's quest of transitioning to a completely forage-based system.

resource Exeter University / University of Oxford / Woodland Trust / Keep Wales Tidy / Centre for Ecology and Hydrology This Woodland Trust publication outlines the benefits that can be achieved from nurturing hedgerows and provides practical management tips.

resource Devon Hedge Group / Tamar Valley AONB / Devon County Council How to manage hedges using modern machinery and techniques, produce renewable energy, save money on heating, and improve hedge health.

resource Dept. of Bioscience - Aarhus University Research findings providing insights into management of hay fields that may help increase plant and insect diversity.

resource Woodland Trust This practical guide takes you through the process of planting trees for free range poultry from initial design to planting and maintenance.

resource Newcastle University / Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) / LowInputBreeds consortium Information on developing integrated livestock breeding and management strategies to improve animal health, product quality and performance.

resource AHDB Beef & Lamb Best practice advice on growing and feeding high protein lucerne (alfalfa) for cattle and sheep.

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.

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

resource Institute of Organic Training & Advice (IOTA) Guidance on legume species characteristics and management to help you formulate your own seed mixtures, based on Legume LINK research.

resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Technical information to help you manage the clover content of your swards in ways that will benefit your sheep stocking rates.

resource Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Practical information to help you grow, harvest and manage grain legumes for livestock.

resource Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) Earthworms; their biology, ecology, and multiple services they provide, and what we can do to ensure they thrive and benefit soil fertility.

resource AHDB Beef & Lamb How can chicory or plantain add to your sheep and cattle farm? This AHDB Beef & Lamb resource summarises the research & lessons from UK...

resource This research report evaluates the use of trees on dairy farms, what benefits can they bring and how significant those benefits are.