There are simple measures we can all take to significantly reduce the amount of water we use and the harmful chemicals that we put into our water supply. Easy Measures We Should All Take To Save Water: Use a water retention device on our toilets or simply put a couple of bricks in the cistern to displace [...]

Isn’t it funny that sometimes a restrictive budget can lead you on an environmentally friendly journey of re-using and recycling in order to get what you need done! Well for those of you out there who are searching for ways of stretching those landscaping and decorating budgets this is a good place to start! I will [...]

Conserving Energy: The simplest way to make a saving on fuel is to check tyre pressures are correct and air filters are clean. Precision tillage and No-Till methods of land preparation are also very good ways to cut tractor work and, therefore, fuel and maintenance bills (see our article on No-Till land prep). Green Houses & Poly Tunnels: If [...]

While there are many ways to decrease the impact a farm has on the environment, in this article I am going to tackle the subject of No-Till Land Preparation. What is No Till? No Till is a land preparation method for arable farming that does not require ploughing. Tilling is the traditional method of ploughing and seed [...]

It is so easy to use our precious water resources efficiently and economically. And with water meterage becoming more widespread, it is going to be an important issue for many. So what can we do to use our water resources better? There are ten simple ways that we can all follow: When washing dishes by hand, don’t let [...]

Although the concept of recycling has been a hot news topic with the UK government threatening fines for those who don’t participate, recycling has been taking place for hundreds of years. From bronze scrap to ash and dust for brick making, we have always recycled our natural resources. Paper recycling actually started in the UK in [...]

Whether you are dieting or not, it is important that to maintain a healthy weight you should eat at least 1600 calories a day. At this rate your body will enjoy a healthy metabolism. If you eat less, your body thinks it is in crisis, begins to conserve energy and burns fewer calories. In some [...]

While modern agriculturists rely on pesticides, chemical fertilizers and monoculture to increase crop yields in poorer countries, recent research has shown that more traditional and organic methods of farming could actually grow sufficient crop yields and feed a hungry world.   Many forms of organic farming have been used for thousands of years – even before the [...]

For Slurry without the fringe on top   One of the biggest problems facing the dairy farmer today, along with complying with all the regulations around the production of high quality milk, is how to handle, store and dispose of slurry and straw based manure.   Those with above ground slurry stores or lagoons often encounter trouble with crusting [...]

The answer is quite a lot actually. By studying traditional agriculture, planners and developers can avoid making environmental, cultural and socio-economic strategic mistakes. This ensures that decisions are sensitive to the environment and a range of processes and needs. More importantly, traditional farming techniques that date back to ancient times can guide us with ecological farming activities. [...]