Publications

Organic Centre Wales publishes a range of factsheets, technical guides and reports. Most can be downloaded free from this page: see the list below. Please or call 01970 622248 for more information.

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Publications list

English language titles are listed first, starting with the most recent, then Welsh titles.

Phosphorus and potassium in organic systems: Getting the best from your soils

A factsheet on managing soils to make the most of P & K reserves
Author: OCW
Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: June 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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BOBL Project Update RWAS 2010

Update on progress of the BOBL project.
Author: Dafydd Owen
Publication date: July 2010 Type: Newsletter Language: English
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Suppliers of organic seed, feed and fertilizer

List of merchants county by county
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: on line Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Introduction to organic certification for farmers and growers

Explanation of the certification process and contact details of organic control bodies working in Wales
Author: OCW
Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Welsh organic producer survey 2009

The 2009 Welsh organic producer survey was carried out during October and November
2009, through a combination of a postal and telephone survey. A total of 950 surveys were
sent out, with 618 producers responding, a 65% return rate. The results are summarized here.
Author: Simon Moakes and Sue Fowler
Availability: online Publication date: 2010 Type: Report Language: English
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Labelling of organic products: changes in the regulations

How to use the new EU organic logo.
Author: OCW
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Organic poultry production for meat

A technical guide for producers
Author: Steve Merritt, Rebecca Kelly, Simon Moakes
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Technical Guide Language: English
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Tir Organig No. 11

Newsletter for producers
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Newsletter Language: English
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Thinking of going organig?

A leaflet for farmers
Author: OCW
Publication date: 2010 Type: 0 Language: English
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Clarifying the complexity of milk contracts

Information for farmers
Author: Carolyn Smith
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Upland organic beef and sheep production: financial performance

Information for farmers
Author: OCW
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Lowland organic beef and sheep production: financial performance

Information for farmers.
Author: OCW
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Organic milk production: financial performance

Information for farmers
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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2008/09 costs of production and margins for Welsh organic milk, beef and lamb

Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English

Johne's disease

Information for farmers
Author: OCW
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Organic farming

Introduction to organic farming systems for farmers considering conversion
Author: OCW
Availability: Online, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 2009/07 Type: Booklet Language: English
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A farmers's guide to organic upland beef and sheep production

An account of the experience of ADAS Pwllpeiran, financial performance and case studies
Author: David Frost, Mair Morgan and Simon Moakes
Availability: Online Publication date: 2009 Type: Technical Guide Language: English
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Welsh organic production and market report 2008

The results of the 2008 producer survey
Author: Simon Moakes and Nicolas Lampkin
Availability: Online Publication date: 2009 Type: Report Language: English
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Lowland organic beef and sheep production; financial performance

Costings of lowland red meat farms
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Upland organic beef and sheep production; financial performance

Costings of upland red meat farms
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Organic milk production; financial performance

Costings of organic milk production
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Going organic - Frequently Asked Questions

Useful information on how to convert land and livestock
Author: Oragnic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Gene technology – terminology and definitions

A glossary.
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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Organic arable farming - conversion options

Summary of key issues for arable farmers considering organic conversion
Author: HGCA
Availability: On-line & hard copy from OCW Publication date: 2008/08 Type: Booklet Language: English
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Local Organic: where to buy fresh, local organic food and drink in Wales

Directory of organic food retail outlets in Wales
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: Online Publication date: 2008 Type: Booklet Language: Bi-lingual
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A farmer's guide to organic fruit and vegetable production

Technical guide for farmers
Author: Tony Little and David Frost (eds)
Availability: Online Publication date: 2008 Type: Technical Guide Language: English
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Effective animal health and welfare planning

Guidance on producing an animal health plan
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Organic Farming, climate change, environmental sustainability and food security

Positive role of organic farming in mitigating climate change
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Organic vegetable storage in Wales - opportunities and constraints

Technical report.
Author: Pauline van Diepen
Availability: Online Publication date: 2007 Type: Report Language: English
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Welsh Organic Trade Directory

Directory of organic food suppliers for commercial buyers
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Publication date: 2007 Type: Booklet Language: Bi-lingual

Organic Food: What's it all about?

Questions and answers about organic food and farming in Wales
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: Online Publication date: 2007 Type: Booklet Language: English
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Organic farming's contribution to climate change and agricultural sustainability

Comprehensive analysis of environmental benefits of organic farming
Author: Dr Nic Lampkin
Availability: online Publication date: 2007 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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10-13 Consumer Attitude Survey Phase 1 Report

A review of existing evidence to inform Phase 2.
Author: Beaufort Research
Publication date: 18 June 2010 Type: Report Language: English
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Egluro cymhlethdod cytundebau llaeth

Gwybodaeth ar gyfer ffermwyr
Author: Carolyn Smith
Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Ffosfforws a photasiwm mewn systemau organig - cael y gorau o'ch pridd

Ffeithlan ar sut i rheoli y pridd i neud y gorau o P a K.

Author: OCW
Availability: Ar lein Publication date: Mehefin 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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Diweddariad Prosiect BOBL, RWAS 2010

Diweddariad gweithgareddau prosiect BOBL
Author: Dafydd Owen
Publication date: Gorffennaf 2010 Type: Newsletter Language: Welsh
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Mynd yn organig - Cwestiynau Cyffredin

Gwybodaeth defnyddiol ar sut mae mynd ati i drosi
Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru
Availability: ar-lein Publication date: Gorffennaf 2009 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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Cyflenwyr hadau, porthiant a gwrtaith organig

rhestr o gyflenwyr fesul sir
Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru
Availability: ar lein Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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Tir Organig Rhif 10

Cylchlythyr organig mis Chwefror 2010, gyda chanlyniadau'r arolwg cynhyrchwyr 2009
Availability: Ar-lein Publication date: 2010 Type: Newsletter Language: Welsh
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Introduction to organic certification for farmers and growers

Labelu cynhyrchion organig: newidiadau yn y rheoliadau

Sut i ddefnyddio'r logo organig newydd.
Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru
Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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Cynhyrchu dofednod organig am eu cig

Arweinlyfr technegol ar gyfer cynhyrchwyr
Author: Steve Merritt, Rebecca Kelly, Simon Moakes
Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Publication date: 2010 Type: Technical Guide Language: Welsh
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Tir Organig No. 11

Newsletter
Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Publication date: 2010 Type: Newsletter Language: Welsh
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Meddwl am droi'n organig?

Taflen i gynhyrchwyr
Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru
Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Publication date: 2010 Type: Booklet Language: Welsh
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Clarifying the complexity of milk contracts

Information for farmers
Author: Carolyn Smith
Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Clefyd Johne

Gwybodaeth ar gyfer ffermwyr
Author: OCW
Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Publication date: 2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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Ffermio organig

Cyflwyniad i egwyddorion ffermio organig ar gyfer ffermwyr
Author: OCW
Availability: Ar lein Publication date: 2009/07 Type: Booklet Language: Welsh
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Arweinlyfr ffermwr i gynhyrchu biff a defaid organig yn yr ucheldiroedd

Hanes profiad ADAS ym Mhwllpeiran, perfformiad ariannol ac astudiaethau achos
Author: David Frost, Mair Morgan a Simon Moakes
Availability: Ar-lein Publication date: 2009 Type: Technical Guide Language: Welsh
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Local Organic: where to buy fresh, local organic food and drink in Wales

Directory of organic food retail outlets in Wales
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: Online Publication date: 2008 Type: Booklet Language: Bi-lingual
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Arweinlyfr ffermwr i gynhyrchu ffrwythau a llysiau organig

Canllaw technegol ar gyfer ffermwyr
Author: Tony Little a David Frost (gol)
Availability: Ar-lein Publication date: 2008 Type: Technical Guide Language: Welsh
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Effective animal health and welfare planning

Guidance on producing an animal health plan
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Organic Farming, climate change, environmental sustainability and food security

Welsh Organic Trade Directory

Directory of organic food suppliers for commercial buyers
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Publication date: 2007 Type: Booklet Language: Bi-lingual

Bwyd organig: beth yw'r holl sôn?

Gwybodaeth am fwyd organig
Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru
Availability: Ar-lein Publication date: 2007 Type: Booklet Language: Welsh
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Egluro cymhlethdod cytundebau llaeth

Gwybodaeth ar gyfer ffermwyr
Author: Carolyn Smith
Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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Information on organic food and farming in Wales