2018 Publications

Agricultural ecologist Dr Lorna Cole standing in a field beside a strip of pollinator friendly plants to benefit an arable farm

Agricultural ecologist Dr Lorna Cole standing in a field beside a strip of pollinator friendly plants to benefit an arable farm

Helping pollinators on your farm

Photo showing the area to be managed as a 2 metre buffer strip next to a watercourse

Photo showing the area to be managed as a 2 metre buffer strip next to a watercourse

‘Mind The Gap – 2 m and 10 m buffer strips near watercourses’ Information note

‘Mind The Gap – 2 m and 10 m buffer strips near watercourses’ Information note

Inspired by her youngest daughter to pursue a career in farming, Bitney MacNab – has ambitious plans to diversify from her bed and breakfast business, and establish a completely self-sufficient,…

Controlling rushes on your farm

Farm Management Handbook 2018/2019

The 39th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, rural professionals, students…

Derelict to Productive – Implementing your 5 year plan

The benefits of pollinators for oil seed rape

Corncrake: How landscape management can protect their habitat

Helping wading birds on your farm

Animal Welfare Updates October 2018

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