Mark Measures, who had been at the ORC since joining Elm Farm Research Centre as the Farm Manager in 1983, was commended on his dedication and support for organic farming, advice and research at ORC's…
Mark Measures ponders some wheat 1995 Mark Measures has been at the forefront of organic farming in the UK for nearly 40 years and has been involved with Elm Farm/Organic Research Centre for most of…
New blog! "We can’t be growers championing our sustainable production & continue using peat. The issues at stake - biodiversity loss & the loss of carbon - are just too great. Growers need to take a lead and say no to peat now." #peatfree @PhilSumption https://www.agricology.co.uk/field/blog/peat%E2%80%99s-sake-just-do-it
Great talk by @PadwickNick @LEAF_Farming conference, extolling the virtues of compost applications to improve soil biology. 300L of compost per Ha, made up from cow muck, leaves, dead wood and chopped up legume plants. More composting info availabe here https://www.agricology.co.uk/resources/compost-effect-nutrients-soil-health-and-crop-production
.@OrgResCent Centre: ‘Agroforestry Support Through ELMS’ Farmer Survey (2020-23). This survey is looking for #farmers to share their ideas on what that they & Defra have developed so far. It requires no agroforestry experience. Take part here:
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