Living Mulches in Arable Systems: A UK Farmer's Guide
Practical guide to integrating living mulches in UK arable systems for improved soil health and resilience
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Detail description
Supporting UK farmers to implement living mulches in arable systems through evidence-based practices. This guide outlines a low-input pathway for establishing semi-permanent legume understories via undersowing, focusing on improved soil health, weed suppression, nitrogen fixation, and biodiversity. Based on four years of research from the Organic Research Centre and a UK Innovative Farmers Field Lab, it details key management steps, risks, and considerations for both organic and conventional systems. Practical, field-tested strategies help reduce input costs and enhance long-term sustainability.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Authors
- Nicola Noble, Janie Caldbeck, Matt Smee, Isi Mackintosh, Matt England
- Purpose
- Manage risks and enhance resilience, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Apr 03, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- OK-Net EcoFeed
- License
- Other
- Keywords