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PublicationsOrganic Centre Wales publishes a range of factsheets, guides and reports. All of which can be downloaded free from this page. Click on one of the boxes below and scroll down to view the results.Publication type: FactsheetA1 Organic Farming, climate change, environmental sustainability and food securityPositive role of organic farming in mitigating climate changeAuthor: Organic Centre Wales Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online A2 Does organic farming help biodiversity and livelihoods in the hills and uplands?IBERS and ADAS recently completed a Defra research project assessing the biodiversity impact of organic conversion on upland farms.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/03/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online A3 Going organic – frequently asked questionsUseful information on how to convert land and livestock.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online A4 Support for organic farming and Glastir, 2011-2013A summary of the arrangements for organic agreements up until the end of the current RDP (December 31 2013) and their relationship with Glastir.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/10/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online Accessing the catering marketUK sales of organic food in catering and hospitality grew by a massive 13% in 2014, mainly on the back of the success of the Food For Life Catering Mark. This one page summary outlines the steps you need to take and contacts you need to make to get into this increasingly exciting marketAuthor: Will John, ADAS Availability: Online Publication date: 30/06/2015 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online C1 Non-Organic Seed DerogationAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online C2 Organic PaperworkCovering problems with forms/paperwork and record keeping.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online C3 Labelling of organic products: changes in the regulationsHow to use the new EU organic logo.Author: OCW Availability: online or hard copy Publication date: 01/03/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online C4 Introduction to organic certification for farmers and growersExplanation of the certification process and contact details of organic control bodies working in WalesAuthor: OCW Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/03/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online D1 Suppliers of organic seed, feed and fertilizerList of merchants county by countyAuthor: Organic Centre Wales Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/01/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online F13 Organic milk production: Financial performanceComparisons in milk production.Author: OCW Availability: on-line, hard copy Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online F14 Lowland organic beef & sheep production: Financial performanceAuthor: OCW Availability: on-line Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online F15 Upland organic beef & sheep production: Financial performanceAuthor: OCW Availability: on-line, hard copy Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online F23 Costs of Production and Margins for Welsh organic milk, beef and lambAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online F24 Clarifying the complexity of milk contractsHow to maximise the price that farmers receive and the factors that affect the milk pricing.Author: Carolyn Smith ADAS Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online G1 Cell counts and Mastitis9 point control planAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online G2 Disease prevention and veterinary treatment in Organic FarmingHow to limit animal health problems and when and how to treat disease in organic farming.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online G3 Johne’s diseaseControlling Johne’s disease by testing, hygiene and management changes.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/01/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online G4 Effective animal health and welfare planningGuidance on producing an animal health plan.Author: Organic Centre Wales Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online G5 Using health plans on organic farms I: lowland cattle and sheepCase study shows the benefit of a health plan and how it can help to identify and address any problems early on.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2007 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online H1 Measuring GrassHow to measure grassAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online H2 Grass Silage QualityAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online H5 Lucerne – an alternative forage cropA summary of the benefits and limitations of Lucerne as a forage crop and a fertility building legume including guidance on establishment, crop growth, cutting and grazing management.Author: Grassland Development Centre Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online How do carbon calculators work?This factsheet explains the principles behind carbon calculators and describes the characteristics of teh main tools available in an easy to read matrixAuthor: Laurence Smith, Organic Research Centre Availability: Online Publication date: 01/05/2013 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online J1 Maximising feed from the range: Using cover crops for poultryInformation on the contribution of cover crops to poultry diets.Author: Steve Merritt – Welsh Poultry Centre, Tony Little – OCW Availability: Online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online J2 Maximising feed from the range: Encouraging your birds to rangeGuidance on how to maximise ranging in your flock.Author: Steve Merritt – Welsh Poultry Centre, Tony Little – OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online K2 Gene technology – terminology and definitionsA glossary.Author: Organic Centre Wales Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/10/2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online K4 Getting the best from organic fruit and vegetables: Growing for qualityAuthor: Organic Centre Wales Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online K5 Getting the best from organic fruit and vegetables: Post harvestAuthor: Organic Centre Wales Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online K6 Getting the best from organic fruit and vegetables: Retailing and presenting fresh produceA guide for horticultural businesses to improve the quality of their produce.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online K9 Growing cereals for human consumptionBasic guidelines for the growing of cereals from within Wales.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/08/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online Key characteristics of Sustainability Assessment Tools Considering Wider ImpactsThis factsheet is a summary of assessment tools that go beyond simply calculating carbon footprints. Key characteristics are set out in a easy to read matrix s you can compare systems at a glanceAuthor: Laurence Smith, Organic Research Centre Availability: Online Publication date: 01/05/2013 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online L1 Phosphorus and potassium in organic systems: Getting the best from your soilsA factsheet on managing soils to make the most of P & K reserves.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/06/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online Lowland organic beef and sheep production: financial performanceFarm income data comparing the financial performance of organic and conventional lowland beef and sheep farms between 2008 and 2103Author: Simon Moakes, IBERS Availability: Online; Hard copy Publication date: 01/07/2014 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online Organic dairy production: financial performanceThe chart below indicates how the Farm Business Farm Income data comparing the financial performance of organic and conventional dairy farmers between 2008 and 2013Author: Simon Moakes, IBERS Availability: Online; Hard copy Publication date: 01/07/2014 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online Organic farming’s contribution to climate change and agricultural sustainabilityComprehensive analysis of environmental benefits of organic farmingAuthor: Dr Nic Lampkin Availability: online Publication date: 2007 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online Upland organic beef and sheep production: financial performanceFarm income data comparing the financial performance of organic and conventional upland beef and sheep farms between 2008 and 2013Author: Simon Moakes, IBERS Availability: Online; Hard copy Publication date: 01/07/2014 Type: Factsheet Language: English Read online Publication type: FactsheetA1 Organic Farming, climate change, environmental sustainability and food securityPositive role of organic farming in mitigating climate changeAuthor: Organic Centre Wales Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online A2 Does organic farming help biodiversity and livelihoods in the hills and uplands?IBERS and ADAS recently completed a Defra research project assessing the biodiversity impact of organic conversion on upland farms.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/03/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online A3 Mynd yn organig – Cwestiynau CyffredinGwybodaeth ddefnyddiol am sut i drosi tir a da byw.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2009 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online A4 Cymorth i ffermio organig a Glastir, 2011-2013Crynodeb y trefniadau ar gyfer cytundebau organig hyd ddiwedd y Rhaglen Ddatblygu Gwledig (31 Rhagfyr 2013) a’r perthynas gyda Glastir.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/10/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online C1 Rhanddirymiad Hadau nad ydynt yn OrganigAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online C2 Cadw Cofnodion OrganigAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online C3 Labelu cynhyrchion organig: newidiadau yn y rheoliadauSut i ddefnyddio’r logo organig newydd.Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Publication date: 01/03/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online C4 Introduction to organic certification for farmers and growersExplanation of the certification process and contact details of organic control bodies working in WalesAuthor: OCW Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/03/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online Cynyddu bwyd o’r maes i’r eithaf: Annog eich adar i rodio’r maesAuthor: Steve Merritt, Welsh Poultry Centre; Tony Little, OCW Availability: Ar lein, Copi caled Publication date: 2011/02/01 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online D1 Cyflenwyr hadau, porthiant a gwrtaith organigrhestr o gyflenwyr fesul sirAuthor: Canolfan Organig Cymru Availability: ar lein Publication date: 01/01/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online F24 Clarifying the complexity of milk contractsHow to maximise the price that farmers receive and the factors that affect the milk pricing.Author: Carolyn Smith ADAS Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online Ffosfforws a photasiwm mewn systemau organig – cael y gorau o’ch priddFfeithlan ar sut i rheoli y pridd i neud y gorau o P a K.Author: OCW Availability: Ar lein Publication date: 15/06/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online G1 Cyfrif Celloedd a MastitisAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online G2 Triniaethau Milfeddygol ac Atal Clefydau mewn Ffermio OrganigAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online G3 Clefyd JohneGwybodaeth ar gyfer ffermwyrAuthor: OCW Availability: ar-lein neu gopi caled Publication date: 01/04/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online G4 Effective animal health and welfare planningGuidance on producing an animal health plan.Author: Organic Centre Wales Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online G5 Defnyddio cynlluniau iechyd ar ffermydd organig I: gwartheg aAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2007 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online H1 Gwella’r Defnydd o LaswelltAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online H2 Ansawdd Silwair GlaswelltAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online H5 Liwsérn – cnwd porthiant amgenCrynodeb o fanteision a chyfyngiadau liwsern fel cnwd porthiant a chodlys adeiladu ffrwythlonder gan gynnwys cyfarwyddyd ar sefydlu, tyfu’r cnwd, torri a rheolaeth pori.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online How do carbon calculators work?This factsheet explains the principles behind carbon calculators and describes the characteristics of teh main tools available in an easy to read matrixAuthor: Laurence Smith, Organic Research Centre Availability: Online Publication date: 01/05/2013 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online J1 Uchafu bwyd o’r maes: Defnyddio cnydau gorchuddGwybodaeth ar gyfraniad cnydau gorchudd I ddeiet dofednod.Author: Steve Merritt – Welsh Poultry Centre, Tony Little – OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online J2 Cynyddu bwyd o’r maes i’r eithaf: Annog eich adar i rodio’r maesGuidance on how to maximise ranging in your flockAuthor: Steve Merritt – Welsh Poultry Centre, Tony Little – OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online K4 Cael y gorau o ffrwythau a llysiau organig: Tyfu er ansawddAuthor: Canolfan Organig Cymru Availability: Ar lein, Copi caled Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online K5 Cael y gorau o ffrwythau a llysiau organig: Ar ôl cynaeafuAuthor: Canolfan Organig Cymru Availability: Ar lein, Copi caled Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online K6 Cael y gorau o ffrwythau a llysiau organig: Manwerthu a chyflwyno cynnyrch ffresCanllaw ar gyfer busnesau garddwriaethol sydd am wella safon eu cynnyrch.Author: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online K9 Tyfu grawn i’w fwyta gan boblAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/08/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online Key characteristics of Sustainability Assessment Tools Considering Wider ImpactsThis factsheet is a summary of assessment tools that go beyond simply calculating carbon footprints. Key characteristics are set out in a easy to read matrix s you can compare systems at a glanceAuthor: Laurence Smith, Organic Research Centre Availability: Online Publication date: 01/05/2013 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual Read online L1 Ffosfforws a photasiwm mewn systemau organig: cael y gorau o’ch priddAuthor: OCW Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/06/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh Read online | |
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