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| Slugs are the most common and widespread pest affecting all farmers and growers. There are 29 species of slugs in the UK. The most destructive are from the Deroceras, Arion and Malix groups. Very few crops are unaffected as slugs are polyphagus and feed throughout the year whenever conditions are cool/warm and damp. With FYM & green manures, soil organic matter levels are increased which favours slugs. Snails tend to be less important, but can cause problems in gardens and on cane fruits. This technical note discusses natural enemies of slugs, nature of damage, life history and control measures, and lists sources of further information. |
| Tipo: Other |
Palavras-chave: Crop health; Quality; Protection Education; Extension and communication Production systems. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10807/1/4slugs%2Deng.pdf |
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| Leatherjackets are the larvae of crane flies (Tipula spp.) which are better known as daddy longlegs. The largest populations are found in grassland and populations in infested fields can reach 0.6 million leatherjackets/ha. The threshold population for field crops is 0.25 million/ha. Crops of brassicas, courgettes and roots following grass may suffer most damage. Damage is usually seen in spring with young plants and seedlings the worst affected. This technical note discusses natural enemies of leatherjackets, nature of damage, life history and control measures, and a list of sources of further information. |
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Palavras-chave: Crop health; Quality; Protection Education; Extension and communication Production systems. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10809/1/6leatherjackets%2Deng.pdf |
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| This booklet outlines the basic principles of organic farming and explains the process of conversion, including the grants and other support that is available. It has been produced by Organic Centre Wales, which coordinates the provision of advice and information to farmers. However, this edition of Organic Farming was published in February 2006. The Welsh assembly Government is currently reviewing the Organic Farming Scheme and advisory support, and so some of the information in this guide is out of date. You should discuss it with a suitably qualified advisor before proceeding. |
| Tipo: Other |
Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Farming Systems. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10918/1/A4_organig_saesneg.pdf |
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| Background This report is based on research by Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), commissioned by the Soil Association and supported by the Welsh Development Agency and Organic Centre Wales to explore the attitudes and buying behaviour of organic consumers. The aim of the research, conducted in January and February 2003, was to increase understanding of consumer motivations in order to promote organic food more effectively and increase sales. The aim of this report is to summarise the research for the benefit of Welsh organic businesses and provide them with practical pointers for their marketing. Methodology TNS analysed the buying behaviour and attitudes of 15,000 households using its Superpanel database and conducted a further, more detailed opinion... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food quality and human health Education; Extension and communication Markets and trade Consumer issues. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10858/1/TNS2004eng.pdf |
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| This is the final report of Defra project OF0150 REASONS FOR STUDY AND KEY OBJECTIVES. There is a strong demand for organic fruit in the UK but the majority of this is met by imports. The main constraint on home production is a shortage of growers with sufficient acreage to supply wholesalers and supermarkets. The Organic Fruit Focus Group identified lack of technical information and research as a major barrier to growers considering conversion. The main aim of the present study was to gather technical information on organic growing techniques from growers, advisors and researchers from both the UK and abroad. Research priorities were also identified. Crops reviewed were apples, pears, strawberries, currants, gooseberries and raspberries. MAIN FINDINGS.... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Post harvest management and techniques; Technology transfer; Fruit and berries. |
| Ano: 1999 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8101/1/OF0150_2555_FRP.pdf |
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| Background The demand for organically produced food is outstripping the ability of UK farmers to supply it and the majority is imported. Furthermore, there is a major shortfall in home-produced organic cereals and cereal products, including straw. In response to this need, the consequences of increasing the area of organically produced cereal crops on pests, diseases and weeds require evaluation. Furthermore, as the area of organic cereals increases, crops may be grown more in the major cereal production regions. This could have consequences for both the organic producer and farmers growing cereals conventionally. Objectives (i) review the current state of knowledge on the status and distribution of pests, diseases and weeds in organic and... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Crop health; Quality; Protection Cereals; Pulses and oilseeds Knowledge management. |
| Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/6753/1/OF0194_2162_FRP.pdf |
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| This is the final report of Defra project OF0350. The attached main report starts with an Executive Summary, from which this text is a shortened extract. Objectives. To inform the ACOS R&D sub-committee in its work of identifying research priorities for the UK organic farming and food sector through the identification and analysis of the issues and aspirations that stakeholders feel should be addressed by publicly funded research into organic farming in the UK. Stakeholders consulted in this project included the complete continuum of the organic sector from farmers, producers and land managers, to processors, marketers, retailers as well as consumers and the scientific community. The process of consultation and stakeholder involvement has been... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: "Organics" in general Education; Extension and communication Research communication and quality. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/8174/1/OF0350_3111_FRP.pdf |
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| Aims: * To quantify the balance between UK demand and supply for the main organic vegetable crops and discover levels of UK market share * To identify opportunities for UK growers * To provide a clearer picture of the market for growers, marketers and policy makers * To enable monitoring of progress towards national targets Background: During the late 1990s and early 2000s the organic vegetable market in the UK was reported to be growing at an average of 30 per cent per annum. However by 2002-03 growth has begun to slow to about 20 per cent per year. The market had also started to stabilise with less peaks and troughs in supply, better relationships in the supply chain, much less speculative growing and UK self-sufficiently rose to 59 per... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Markets and trade; Vegetables; Technology transfer. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/6598/1/V6_OF0342_SID5_16.06.06.pdf |
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| Mastitis is the most significant disease affecting the health, welfare and economic productivity of dairy cattle and is recognised by Defra as a major economic and welfare concern. Research into the efficacy of homeopathic treatments and of management control of mastitis on organic dairy farms have both been identified as research priorities in recent Defra funded reviews of organic dairy farming. This study examined the use of a specific mode of homeopathic treatment in the prevention of mastitis and quantified the effect that the year-round, prophylactic use of nosodes, supplied to the cattle in the drinking water, had on the number of clinical cases of mastitis on somatic cell counts within herds. Context and background Organic dairy farming is a... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Dairy cattle; Technology transfer; Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10774/1/the_use_of_homeopathic_nosodes_in_the_prevention_of_mastitis_within_organic_dairy_herdsof0186.pdf |
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| As part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to organic farming, financial and technical support is available to all farmers converting to organic systems. Organic farming is good for the countryside, with benefits to biodiversity, animal welfare, water quality, public health and local economies. The market for organic produce in the UK is growing, and at the moment much of it has to be imported. This leaflet provides an introduction to the advice and information available to help you decide if organic production could be for you, and to support you through the conversion process. However, This edition of 'Thinking of going Organic' was published in April 2006. The Welsh Assembly Government is currently reviewing the Organic Farming Scheme... |
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Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Farming Systems Values; Standards and certification. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10856/1/A5_thinking_saes.pdf |
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| Introduction In response to the recommendations of recent studies on the health and welfare of dairy cattle (Whay et al. 2003) and to assist farmers to meet legislative requirements, promoting farm animal welfare and meeting consumer demand, this study investigated, by means of farmer interviews, the effectiveness of herd health and welfare assessment and benchmarking as a farm management tool. The aims of the study were to • offer support to the organic farming sector and provide detail relevant to all dairy farms utilising herd health plans; • provide information to both organic dairy farmers and their veterinary advisors on the most important elements of herd health plans and the benefits of their effective implementation; and • identify the... |
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Palavras-chave: Dairy cattle; Knowledge management; Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10776/1/welfare_benchmarking_and_herd_health_plans_on_organic_dairy_farms_of0343.pdf |
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