The Relationship Between Immunopathology and Body Condition of Mixed‐Age Ewes
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 1, February 2026.Ill thrift in ewes, characterised by less than desirable body condition, is a multifactorial condition often attributed to nutritional deficits, though immunopathological factors may also play a role. This study investigated associations between body condition scores (BCS) and immunopathological states in 120 mixed‐age ewes grazing pasture over 4 ...
Melissa N. Hempstead +15 more
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Environmental impacts of grazed clover/grass pastures [PDF]
, 2009 peer-reviwedGrazed clover/grass pastures are important for animal production systems and the clover component is critical for its contribution to N inputs via biological fixation of atmospheric N2.
Erikson, J. +3 more
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Playground tree diversity: A driver of well‐being in preschool children
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 486-503, February 2026.Abstract Urban greenspaces benefit mental health in adults, with increasing evidence that biodiversity might also play a role. However, we know very little about the impact of urban biodiversity on preschool children's well‐being, despite the critical importance of the formative years.
Solène Guenat, Leonie K. Fischer
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Comparing conventional and improved organic vegetable rotations, yields and nitrogen husbandry [PDF]
, 2010 During 2005 to 2009 three approaches to organic vegetable rotations were compared to a conventional rotation in an interdisciplinary project. The organic rotations differed in their reliance on animal manure vs.
Kristensen, Hanne L. +1 more
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Biological Flora of Britain and Ireland: Geranium sylvaticum*
Journal of Ecology, Volume 114, Issue 2, February 2026.Geranium sylvaticum is a perennial forb of upland grasslands, woodlands and riverbanks in northern Britain, with scattered native occurrences also in Wales, central England and Northern Ireland. It has an extensive native range in Europe and Asia. The species is gynodioecious, with individual plants typically female or hermaphrodite.
Markus Wagner +6 more
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The role and management of herbal pastures for animal health, productivity and product quality [PDF]
, 2008 This review seeks to address the role and management of herbal pastures for animal health, productivity and product quality. It aims to do this by way of reviewing available Defra funded and other research and identifying key and relevant aspects.
Burke, Geoffrey
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Catch crop strategy and nitrate leaching following grazed grass-clover [PDF]
, 2007 Cultivation of grassland presents a high risk of nitrate leaching. This study aimed to determine if leaching could be reduced by growing spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) as a green crop for silage with undersown Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)
Andersen A. +17 more
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Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance diflufenican
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2026.Abstract The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State the United Kingdom and Czech Republic after Brexit, and co‐rapporteur Member State Czech Republic for the pesticide active substance diflufenican and the ...
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +47 more
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Repeated use of green-manure catch crops in organic cereal production - grain yields and nitrogen supply [PDF]
, 2011 By restricted access to manure, nitrogen (N) supply in organic agriculture relies on biological N-fixation. This study compares grain yields after one full-season green manure (FSGM) to yields with repeated use of a green-manure catch crop.
Eltun, Ragnar +3 more
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A model analysis on nitrate leaching under different soil and climate conditions and use of catch crops [PDF]
, 2005 The use of crops and catch crops with deep rooting can strongly improve the possibility of retaining nitrate-N that will otherwise be leached to the deeper soil layers and end up in the surrounding environment.
Pedersen, Anders +2 more
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