by Jane Hampson | Jun 28, 2021
The People’s Trust for Endangered Species has launched the Healthy Hedgerows app, a rapid hedgerow health checking survey. With just a handful of questions, this hedgerow health-checker will place each hedge you survey in the lifecycle and give you instant... by Jane Hampson | Jun 21, 2021
The European Innovation Partnership (Wales) has written a handy guide showing farmers how they can help pollinators to thrive on their land. The booklet contains 6 case studies. To read the booklet click here. by Jane Hampson | Jun 11, 2021
Many hedges in the UK are not in good condition, partly due to over-frequent trimming with mechanised flails. The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology compared 5 different methods of rejuvenating hedges which can be viewed on this page. The findings showed that:... by Jane Hampson | Apr 27, 2021
Silvopasture is a form of agroforestry where trees are deliberately planted to be part of a farm’s livestock system. Innovative Farmers has shared guidance on three tree planting designs which are being trialled as part of a field lab investigating the benefits... by Jane Hampson | Mar 26, 2019
A new manure management app “the Farm Crap App” is designed to help farmers and growers value the nutrients found in organic manures. What is it? The app, developed by the SWARM Knowledge Hub in collaboration with Rothamsted Research North Wyke allows the farming...