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.

Publication type: Booklet

Ethics: A toolkit for food businesses

A toolkit to help Wales' organic businesses develop and communicate ethical messages that fit with what they are trying to achieve through their business and products.
Author: Food Ethics Council
Availability: All Publication date: 16/02/2011 Type: Booklet Language: English
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A farmer's guide to carbon footprint calculators

This guide, produced as part the OCW project Better Organic Business Links, helps farmers understand carbon footprint calculators, enabling them to make informed choice about which of the many systems available is most appropriate for their purpose and farming system.
Author: Tony Little, Laurence Smith
Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 30/09/2010 Type: Booklet Language: English
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Thinking of going organic?

A leaflet for farmers
Author: OCW
Publication date: 01/01/2010 Type: Booklet 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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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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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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Publication type: Factsheet

A4 Support for organic farming and Glastir, 2011-2013

A 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
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K9 Growing cereals for human consumption

Basic 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
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H5 Lucerne - an alternative forage crop

A 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
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F14 Lowland organic beef & sheep production: Financial performance

Author: OCW
Availability: on-line Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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F15 Upland organic beef & sheep production: Financial performance

Author: OCW
Availability: on-line, hard copy Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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F23 Costs of Production and Margins for Welsh organic milk, beef and lamb

Author: OCW
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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F13 Organic milk production: Financial performance

Comparisons in milk production.
Author: OCW
Availability: on-line, hard copy Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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K4 Getting the best from organic fruit and vegetables: Growing for quality

Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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K5 Getting the best from organic fruit and vegetables: Post harvest

Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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K6 Getting the best from organic fruit and vegetables: Retailing and presenting fresh produce

A 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
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G2 Disease prevention and veterinary treatment in Organic Farming

How 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
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H1 Measuring Grass

How to measure grass
Author: OCW
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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C2 Organic Paperwork

Covering problems with forms/paperwork and record keeping.
Author: OCW
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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G1 Cell counts and Mastitis

9 point control plan
Author: OCW
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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C1 Non-Organic Seed Derogation

Author: OCW
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/04/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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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
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J2 Maximising feed from the range: Encouraging your birds to range

Guidance 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
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J1 Maximising feed from the range: Using cover crops for poultry

Information 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
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H2 Grass Silage Quality

Author: OCW
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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L1 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: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/06/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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F24 Clarifying the complexity of milk contracts

How 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
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C4 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: 01/03/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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C3 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: 01/03/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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D1 Suppliers of organic seed, feed and fertilizer

List of merchants county by county
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/01/2010 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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G3 Johne's disease

Controlling 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
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K2 Gene technology – terminology and definitions

A glossary.
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/10/2009 Type: Factsheet Language: English
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A3 Going organic - frequently asked questions

Useful 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
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A1 Organic Farming, climate change, environmental sustainability and food security

Positive role of organic farming in mitigating climate change
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/07/2008 Type: Factsheet Language: Bi-lingual
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G4 Effective animal health and welfare planning

Guidance 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
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G5 Using health plans on organic farms I: lowland cattle and sheep

Case 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
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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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Publication type: Newsletter

BOBL Newsletter Issue 7

Information on latest BOBL activities
Availability: On-line Publication date: 15/08/2011 Type: Newsletter Language: English
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Tir Organig No. 14

Newsletter for organic farmers
Availability: online Publication date: 10/06/2011 Type: Newsletter Language: English
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BOBL Newsletter Issue 6

Information on latest BOBL activities
Availability: On-line Publication date: 15/05/2011 Type: Newsletter Language: Bi-lingual
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BOBL Project Update RWAS 2010

Update on progress of the BOBL project.
Author: Dafydd Owen
Publication date: 19/07/2010 Type: Newsletter 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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Publication type: Other

Helping organic businesses be more sustainable.

Organic Centre Wales project: Helping Organic businesses lead the way in sustainability. Presentation given to Elm Farm Organic Research Conference, January 2012.
Author: Sue Fowler
Availability: All Publication date: 16/01/2012 Type: Other Language: English
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Publication type: Report

Improving the Sustainability of the Organic Sector in Wales

A report on the work carried out by Weir - total supply chain sustainability on behalf of the BOBL project.
Author: Chris Stanley, Weir tscs
Availability: All Publication date: 01/02/2012 Type: Report Language: English
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Gwella Cynaliadwyedd y Sector Organig yng Nghymru

Adroddiad ar waith Weir - total supply chain sustainability, ar ran y prosiect BOBL.
Author: Chris Stanley, Weir tscs
Availability: Pawb Publication date: 01/02/2012 Type: Report Language: English
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Organic agriculture in Wales 2010

Statistical report
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 01/12/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Organic Centre Wales focus group Research

The aim of this work was to find out what statements are most compelling when it comes to convincing consumers to buy organic.

Organic Centre Wales have commissioned MGBPR to produce PR messages for organic products. Following on from previous quantitative market research carried out by Beaufort research, MGBPR developed a number of positioning statements and benefit statements for organic produce. Trilein were commissioned to conduct a small scale additional qualitative piece of research to assess the reaction of potential consumers. This report provides an overview of the commission and outlines the key findings of the research.

Author: Trilein Ltd.
Publication date: 01/11/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Consumer attitudes to organic food

Key findings of the research conducted by Beaufort Research into the attitudes of consumers to organic food.
Author: Organic Centre Wales
Availability: All Publication date: 31/07/2011 Type: Report Language: Bi-lingual
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Why sustainable agri-tourism is a market opportunity for the organic sector

A guide for farmers and other businesses
Author: ADAS Wales
Availability: online Publication date: 01/07/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Soil carbon sequestration and organic farming: a review of current evidence

A briefing paper which reviews the evidence for soil carbon sequestration in organic cropping systems.
Author: Laurence Smith, Susanne Padel and Bruce Pearce
Availability: online Publication date: 23/02/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Organic farming and biodiversity: a review of the literature

A review.
Author: Jo Smith, Martin Wolfe, Laurence Woodward, Bruce Pearce and Nic Lampkin
Availability: online Publication date: 23/02/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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BOBL Market Review - Horticulture

This review is one of four reports covering the main organic commodities in Wales. It provides a snapshot of the organic Horticulture market at the outset of the project.
Author: Roger Hitchings and Steven Merrit
Availability: All Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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BOBL Market Review - Red Meat

This review is one of four reports covering the main organic commodities in Wales. It provides a snapshot of the organic red meat market at the outset of the project.
Author: David Frost, Carolyn Smith, Fay Francis et al.
Availability: All Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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BOBL Market Review - Dairy

This review is one of four reports covering the main organic commodities in Wales. It provides a snapshot of the organic dairy market at the outset of the project.
Author: David Frost, Carolyn Smith and Fay Francis
Availability: All Publication date: 01/02/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Developing the markets for organic food in the Welsh hospitality and tourism sector : a review of the literature

A clarification of the the concepts of sustainable tourism, ecotourism, agri-tourism and food tourism and of the existing situation in respect of 'green' tourism accreditation schemes.
Author: David Frost and Carolyn Wacher
Availability: ALL Publication date: 21/01/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Developing the markets for organic food in the Welsh hospitality and tourism sector: Six case studies

Six case studies of successful organic hospitality and food tourism businesses in Wales.
Author: Fay Francis, David Frost and Carolyn Wacher
Availability: ALL Publication date: 21/01/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Developing the markets for organic food in the Welsh hospitality and tourism sector: Survey Report

Questionnaire survey report of all the known organic agri-tourism providers in Wales.
Author: David Frost and Carolyn Wacher
Availability: All Publication date: 21/01/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Update of Organic UK Campaign

A powerpoint update on the progress of the Organic UK campaign.
Author: Catherine Fookes
Availability: All Publication date: 08/01/2011 Type: Report Language: English
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Welsh organic producer survey 2010

Results of the 2010 producer survey
Author: Simon Moakes and Sue Fowler
Availability: online Publication date: 31/12/2010 Type: Report Language: English
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Executive Summary - Consumer Attitude Survey - Beaufort Research Phase 2 Report

Executive Summary from the report by Beaufort Research into the attitudes of consumers to organic products.
Author: Chris Timmins, Beaufort Research
Availability: All Publication date: 16/10/2010 Type: Report Language: English
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Consumer Attitude Survey - Beaufort Research Phase 2 Report

A report on a survey conducted by Beaufort Research into the attitudes of consumers to organic produce from Wales.
Author: Chris Timmins, Beaufort Research
Availability: All Publication date: 15/10/2010 Type: Report Language: English
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Carbon footprinting for farm businesses

As awareness of our impact on the environment has increased, it has become more important to measure and monitor that impact accurately. In this context, several calculators have been developed to assess the carbon footprint of farm businesses. However, there is little consistency between them in terms of either the methodology or the raw data on which the calculations are based, and this means they can give very different answers to the same question.
This document sets out to: develop a better understanding of how footprinting calculators work; explain how and why they differ from one another; highlight the issues to consider when choosing the most appropriate calculator for a particular farm or purpose; summarise the key features of the main calculators currently in use.
Author: Tony Little, Laurence Smith
Availability: On line, Hard copy from OCW Publication date: 30/09/2010 Type: Report Language: English
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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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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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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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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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Publication type: Technical Guide

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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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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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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Publication type: Booklet

Moeseg: Pecyn cymorth i fusnesau organig Cymru

Pecyn cymorth i gynorthwyo busnesau Cymru datblygu a chyfathrebu negeseuon moesegol sy'n cyd-fynd gyda beth maent yn ceisio cyflawni trwy eu gwaith a'u cynnyrch.
Author: Food Ethics Council
Availability: Pawb Publication date: 16/02/2011 Type: Booklet Language: Welsh
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Canllaw amaethwyr i garboniaduron (i gyfrifo ôl troed carbon)

Mae'r canllaw hon, a gynhyrchwyd fel rhan o brosiect BOBL, yn helpu ffermwyr i ddeall carboniaduron yn well.
Author: Tony Little and Laurence Smith
Publication date: 30/09/2010 Type: Booklet 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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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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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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Publication type: Factsheet

Cynyddu bwyd o'r maes i'r eithaf: Annog eich adar i rodio'r maes

Author: Steve Merritt, Welsh Poultry Centre; Tony Little, OCW
Availability: Ar lein, Copi caled Publication date: 2011/02/01 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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A4 Cymorth i ffermio organig a Glastir, 2011-2013

Crynodeb 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
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K9 Tyfu grawn i'w fwyta gan bobl

Author: OCW
Availability: online, hard copy from OCW Publication date: 01/08/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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H5 Liwsérn – cnwd porthiant amgen

Crynodeb 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
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K4 Cael y gorau o ffrwythau a llysiau organig: Tyfu er ansawdd

Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru
Availability: Ar lein, Copi caled Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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K5 Cael y gorau o ffrwythau a llysiau organig: Ar ôl cynaeafu

Author: Canolfan Organig Cymru
Availability: Ar lein, Copi caled Publication date: 01/05/2011 Type: Factsheet Language: Welsh
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K6 Cael y gorau o ffrwythau a llysiau organig: Manwerthu a chyflwyno cynnyrch ffres

Canllaw 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
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