The effects of inorganic fertilizers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Wilkins, R. J., Smith, R. E. N., Thomas, G. H., Mountford, J. O. and Lakhani, K. H. 1994. The effects of inorganic fertilizers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels.

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Savage, J., Woodcock, B. A., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2021. Management to Support Multiple Ecosystem Services from Productive Grasslands. Sustainability. 13 (11), p. 6263. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13116263

Sir George Stapledon FRS and his international grassland legacy

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Hopkins, A. and Wilkins, R. J. 2020. Sir George Stapledon FRS and his international grassland legacy . Agriculture for development. 39 (article 5), pp. 32-37.

Editorial: Special Issue on silage

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Elgersma, A., Bernardes, T., Gerlach, K., Sudekum, K., Rinne, M. and Wilkins, R. J. 2019. Editorial: Special Issue on silage. Grass and Forage Science. 74 (2), pp. 177-177. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12435

Plant, soil and microbial controls on grassland diversity restoration: a long-term, multi-site mesocosm experiment

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Fry, E. L., Pilgrim, E. S., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. S., Mortimer, S. R., Beaumont, D. A., Simkin, J., Harris, S. J., Shiel, R. S., Quirk, H., Harrison, K. A., Lawson, C. S., Hobbs, P. J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2017. Plant, soil and microbial controls on grassland diversity restoration: a long-term, multi-site mesocosm experiment. Journal of Applied Ecology. February, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12869

Legacy effects of grassland management on soil carbon to depth

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Ward, S. E., Smart, S. M., Quirk, H., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R., Shiel, R. S., Wilby, A. and Bardgett, R. D. 2016. Legacy effects of grassland management on soil carbon to depth. Global Change Biology. 22 (8), pp. 2929-2938. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.13246

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Wagner, M., Bullock, J. M., Hulmes, L., Hulmes, S., Peyton, J., Amy, S. R., Savage, J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Heard, M. S. and Pywell, R. F. 2016. Creation of micro-topographic features: a new tool for introducing specialist species of calcareous grassland to restored sites? Applied Vegetation Science. 19 (1), pp. 89-100. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12198

Can species-rich grasslands be established on former intensively managed arable soils?

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Horrocks, C. A., Heal, K. V., Harvie, B., Tallowin, J. R. B., Cardenas, L. M. and Dungait, J. A. J. 2016. Can species-rich grasslands be established on former intensively managed arable soils? Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 217, pp. 59-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2015.10.015

Simple measures of climate, soil properties and plant traits predict national-scale grassland soil carbon stocks

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Manning, P., De Vries, F. T., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, Roger, Mortimer, S. R., Pilgrim, E. S., Harrison, K. A., Wright, D. G., Quirk, H., Benson, J., Shipley, B., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Kattge, J., Bonisch, G., Wirth, C. and Bargett, R. D. 2015. Simple measures of climate, soil properties and plant traits predict national-scale grassland soil carbon stocks. Journal of Applied Ecology. 52 (5), pp. 1188-1196. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12478

Changing leaf nitrogen and canopy height quantify processes leading to plant and butterfly diversity loss in agricultural landscapes

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Hodgson, J. G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dennis, R. L. H., Thompson, K., Poschlod, P., Dhanoa, M. S., Charles, M., Jones, G., Wilson, P., Band, S. R., Bogaard, A., Palmer, C., Carter, G. and Hynd, A. 2014. Changing leaf nitrogen and canopy height quantify processes leading to plant and butterfly diversity loss in agricultural landscapes. Functional Ecology. 28 (5), pp. 1284-1291. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12253

Enhancing floral resources for pollinators in productive agricultural grasslands

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Woodcock, B. A., Savage, J., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2014. Enhancing floral resources for pollinators in productive agricultural grasslands. Biological Conservation. 171, pp. 44-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2014.01.023

Effects of livestock breed and rearing experience on foraging behaviour of yearling beef cattle grazing unimproved grasslands

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Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Griffith, B. A. and Rutter, S. M. 2014. Effects of livestock breed and rearing experience on foraging behaviour of yearling beef cattle grazing unimproved grasslands. Grass and Forage Science. 69 (1), pp. 90-103. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12030

Ecologically sustainable fertility management for the maintenance and species-rich hay meadows: a 12-year fertilizer and lime experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dunn, R. M., Bhogal, A., Chambers, B. J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2014. Ecologically sustainable fertility management for the maintenance and species-rich hay meadows: a 12-year fertilizer and lime experiment. Journal of Applied Ecology. 51 (1), pp. 152-161. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.12169

Effects of spreading species-rich green hay on the botanical composition of an agriculturally improved hay meadow in northern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W., Bhogal, A., Chambers, B. J., Dunn, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2013. Effects of spreading species-rich green hay on the botanical composition of an agriculturally improved hay meadow in northern England. Grass and Forage Science. 68 (2), pp. 260-270. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.2012.00895.x

Enhancing beetle and spider communities in agricultural grasslands: the roles of seed addition and habitat management

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Woodcock, B. A., Savage, J., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2013. Enhancing beetle and spider communities in agricultural grasslands: the roles of seed addition and habitat management. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 167, pp. 79-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2013.01.009

Enhancing floral diversity to increase the robustness of grassland beetle assemblages to environmental change

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Bullock, J. M., Nowakowski, M., Orr, R., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Pywell, R. F. 2012. Enhancing floral diversity to increase the robustness of grassland beetle assemblages to environmental change. Conservation Letters. 5 (6), pp. 459-469. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-263X.2012.00262.x

Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us?

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Peel, S., Chesterton, C., Cooke, A., Jefferson, R., Martin, D., Smith, B., Smith, S. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2012. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick .

Negative effect of early-stage restoration plant species on recruitment of late-stage restoration species

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Dunn, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2012. Negative effect of early-stage restoration plant species on recruitment of late-stage restoration species. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Aspects of Applied Biology 115 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 151-156

Plant-soil interactions and grassland diversity restoration

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Bardgett, R. D., Smith, R. S., Shiel, R. S., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R., Brown, V. K., Pilgrim, E. S., Millward, D., Lawson, C., Harrison, K. A., Edwards, A. E., Hobbs, P. J., Sanderson, R., Harris, S. J., Beaumont, D. A., Murray, A. M., Wright, D. G. and Quirk, H. 2012. Plant-soil interactions and grassland diversity restoration. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Aspects of Applied Biology 115 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 31-34

Restoring species-rich grassland: principles and techniques

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Pywell, R. F., Woodcock, B., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R. and Bullock, J. M. 2012. Restoring species-rich grassland: principles and techniques. Restoring diverse grassland: what can be achieved where, and what will it do for us? Aspects of Applied Biology 115 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 11-21

Negative impact of facilitator plant species on floral diversity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaumont, D. A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dunn, R. M., Pilgrim, E. S. and Bardgett, R. D. 2012. Negative impact of facilitator plant species on floral diversity. Aspects of Applied Biology. 115, pp. 157-163.

Abiotic drivers and plant traits explain landscape-scale patterns in soil microbial communities

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Vries, F. T., Manning, P., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mortimer, S. R., Pilgrim, E. S., Harrison, K. A., Hobbs, P. J., Quirk, H., Shipley, B., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Kattge, J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2012. Abiotic drivers and plant traits explain landscape-scale patterns in soil microbial communities. Ecology Letters. 15 (11), pp. 1230-1239. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2012.01844.x

Fen-meadow, rush pasture, mire and swamp communities : A review of knowledge gaps, restoration issues and their potential to deliver Ecosystem Services

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Tallowin, J. R. B., Mountford, J. O. and Savage, J. 2011. Fen-meadow, rush pasture, mire and swamp communities : A review of knowledge gaps, restoration issues and their potential to deliver Ecosystem Services. Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH).

Sustainable grassland management benefits butterflies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Westbury, D. B., Woodcock, B. A., Harris, S. J., Griffith, B. A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2011. Sustainable grassland management benefits butterflies. Vegetation Management. Aspects of Applied Biology 108 . pp. 81-86

Novel margin management to enhance Auchenorrhyncha biodiversity in intensive grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, R. J., Woodcock, B. A., Ramsay, A. J., Pilgrim, E. S., Brown, V. K., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Potts, S. G. 2011. Novel margin management to enhance Auchenorrhyncha biodiversity in intensive grasslands. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 140, pp. 506-513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2011.02.003

Options for wide scale enhancement of grassland biodiversity under the Entry Level Scheme

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pywell, R. F., Woodcock, B. A., Orr, R. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Mcewen, I., Nowakowski, M. and Bullock, J. M. 2010. Options for wide scale enhancement of grassland biodiversity under the Entry Level Scheme. Agri-environment Schemes - What Have They Achieved and Where Do We Go From here? Aspects of Applied Biology 100 . pp. 125-131

Environmental myopia: a diagnosis and a remedy

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Silvertown, J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Stevens, C., Power, S. A., Morgan, V., Emmett, B., Hester, A., Grime, P. J., Morecroft, M., Buxton, R., Poulton, P. R., Jinks, R. and Bardgett, R. D. 2010. Environmental myopia: a diagnosis and a remedy. Trends In Ecology & Evolution. 25, pp. 556-561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2010.06.015

Lowland farmland bird conservation in the context of wider ecosystem service delivery

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bradbury, R. B., Stoate, C. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2010. Lowland farmland bird conservation in the context of wider ecosystem service delivery. Journal of Applied Ecology. 47, pp. 986-993. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2010.01843.x

Minimizing environmental impacts of grassland weed management: can Cirsium arvense be controlled without herbicides?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pywell, R. F., Hayes, M. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Walker, K. J., Meek, W. R., Carvell, C., Warman, L. A. and Bullock, J. M. 2010. Minimizing environmental impacts of grassland weed management: can Cirsium arvense be controlled without herbicides? Grass and Forage Science. 65, pp. 159-174. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.2010.00735.x

The Hurley and North Wyke story: 60 years of grassland research, 1949-2009

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Wilkins, R. J., Jarvis, S. C. and Blackwell, M. S. A. 2009. The Hurley and North Wyke story: 60 years of grassland research, 1949-2009. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research IGER, North Wyke Okehampton.

Responses of invertebrate trophic level, feeding guild and body size to the management of improved grassland field margins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Potts, S. G., Tscheulin, T., Pilgrim, E. S., Ramsey, A. J., Harrison-Cripps, J., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2009. Responses of invertebrate trophic level, feeding guild and body size to the management of improved grassland field margins. Journal of Applied Ecology. 46, pp. 920-929. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2009.01675.x

Enhancing pollinator biodiversity in intensive grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Potts, S. G., Woodcock, B. A., Roberts, S. P. M., Tscheulin, T., Pilgrim, E. S., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2009. Enhancing pollinator biodiversity in intensive grasslands. Journal of Applied Ecology. 46, pp. 369-379. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2009.01609.x

Eco-efficient approaches to land management: a case for increased integration of crop and animal production systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wilkins, R. J. 2008. Eco-efficient approaches to land management: a case for increased integration of crop and animal production systems. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 363, pp. 517-525. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2007.2167

The impact of organic and inorganic fertilizers and lime on the species-richness and plant functional characteristics of hay meadow communities

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sanderson, R. A., Bhogal, A., Chambers, B. J. and Stevens, D. P. 2008. The impact of organic and inorganic fertilizers and lime on the species-richness and plant functional characteristics of hay meadow communities. Biological Conservation. 141, pp. 1411-1427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2008.03.010

Grassland Biodiversity Monitoring Plan

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Grassland Biodiversity Monitoring Plan.

Grassland Action Plan for the umberak-Samoborsko gorje Nature Park

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Grassland Action Plan for the umberak-Samoborsko gorje Nature Park.

High Value Grassland: Providing Biodiversity, a Clean Environment and Premium Products

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Hopkins, J. J., Duncan, A. J., McCraken, D. I., Peel, S. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. High Value Grassland: Providing Biodiversity, a Clean Environment and Premium Products. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley.

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO).

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Pilgrim, E. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

Enhancing diversity of species-poor grasslands: an experimental assessment of multiple constraints

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pywell, R. F., Bullock, J. M., Tallowin, J. R. B., Walker, K. J., Warman, E. A. and Masters, G. 2007. Enhancing diversity of species-poor grasslands: an experimental assessment of multiple constraints. Journal of Applied Ecology. 44 (1), pp. 81-94. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2006.01260.x

The potential of grass field margin management for enhancing beetle diversity in intensive livestock farms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Woodcock, B. A., Potts, S. G., Pilgrim, E. S., Ramsay, A. J., Tscheulin, T., Parkinson, A. E., Smith, R. E. N., Gundrey, A. L., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2007. The potential of grass field margin management for enhancing beetle diversity in intensive livestock farms. Journal of Applied Ecology. 44 (1), pp. 60-69. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2006.01258.x

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC).

Review of the diet and micro-habitat values for wildlife and the agronomic potential of selected grassland plant species

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Mortimer, S. R., Kessock-Philip, R., Potts, S. G., Ramsay, A. J., Roberts, S. P. M., Woodcock, B. A., Hopkins, A., Gundrey, A. L., Dunn, R. M., Tallowin, J. R. B., Vickery, J. and Gough, S. 2006. Review of the diet and micro-habitat values for wildlife and the agronomic potential of selected grassland plant species. English Nature.

Temperate grassland: Key developments in the last century and future perspectives

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hopkins, A. and Wilkins, R. J. 2006. Temperate grassland: Key developments in the last century and future perspectives. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 144 (6), pp. 503-523. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859606006496

Agricultural grasslands in the landscape: an issue of structural and spatial uniformity

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Tallowin, J. R. B., Clegg, C. D., Hobbs, P. J. and Hopkins, A. 2006. Agricultural grasslands in the landscape: an issue of structural and spatial uniformity. IGER Innovations. 10, pp. 50-55.

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands.

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2006. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO).

Grassland biodiversity and surveying: A handbook

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Eastwood, A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Gundrey, A. L. 2006. Grassland biodiversity and surveying: A handbook. Fauna and Flora International.

Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Duru, M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Cruz, P. 2005. Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management. Agronomy Research. 3 (2), pp. 125-138.

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity.

Influencing of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grassland and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. Influencing of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grassland and impact on biodiversity (BEFORBIO).

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC).

Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Rook, A. J. and Rutter, S. M. 2005. Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands. Animal Science. 81 (2), pp. 193-198. https://doi.org/10.1079/ASC50780193

Behavioural and community ecology: understanding mechanisms driving biodiversity in pasture-based systems

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Rook, A. J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Rutter, S. M., Orr, R. J., Hopkins, A. and Gibb, M. J. 2005. Behavioural and community ecology: understanding mechanisms driving biodiversity in pasture-based systems. IGER Innovations. 9, pp. 54-57.

Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Rook, A. J. and Rutter, S. M. 2005. Impact of grazing management on botanical diversity of grasslands. Proceedings of British Society of Animal Science Annual Conference, York, 3-6 April 2005. pp. p244

A functional method for classifying European grasslands for use in joint ecological and economic studies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hodgson, J. G., Montserrat-Marti, G., Cerabolini, B., Ceriani, R. M., Maestro-Martinez, M., Peco, B., Wilson, P. J., Thompson, K., Grime, J. P., Band, S. R., Bogard, A., Castro-Diez, P., Charles, M., Jones, G., Perez-Rontome, M. C., Caccianiga, M., Alard, D., Bakker, J. P., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Dutoit, T., Grootjans, A. P., Guerrero-Campo, J., Gupta, P. L., Hynd, A., Kahmen, S., Poschlod, P., Romo-Diez, A., Rorison, I. H. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. A functional method for classifying European grasslands for use in joint ecological and economic studies. Basic and Applied Ecology. 6 (2), pp. 119-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2005.01.006

Influence of agricultural management, sward structure and food resources on grassland field use, by birds in lowland England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Atkinson, P. W., Fuller, R. J., Vickery, J. A., Conway, G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Haysom, K., Ines, T., Asteraki, E. J. and Brown, V. K. 2005. Influence of agricultural management, sward structure and food resources on grassland field use, by birds in lowland England. Journal of Applied Ecology. 42 (5), pp. 932-942. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2005.01070.x

Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: butterfly diversity and abundance

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wallis de Vries, M. F., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dulphy, J. P., Sayer, M. and Diana, E. 2005. Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: butterfly diversity and abundance. Lillak, R., Viiralt, R., Linke, A. and Geherman, V. (ed.) Integrating Efficient Grassland Farming and Biodiversity [Proceedings of 13th International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Tartu, Estonia, 29-31 August 2005].

Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Duru, M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Cruz, P. 2005. Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management. Lillak, R., Viiralt, R., Linke, A. and Geherman, V. (ed.) Integrating Efficient Grassland Farming and Biodiversity [Proceedings of 13th International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Tartu, Estonia, 29-31 August 2005].

The performance of cattle on lowland species-rich grassland at three contrasting grazing pressures

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Griffith, B. A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2005. The performance of cattle on lowland species-rich grassland at three contrasting grazing pressures. Grassland-based Systems in Marginal Environments. Proceedings XX International Grassland Congress Satellite Workshop, Glasgow, 3-6 July 2005. pp. p158

Spatial and structural uniformity of lowland agricultural grassland in England: a context for biodiversity loss

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Goodyear, J. and Vickery, J. A. 2005. Spatial and structural uniformity of lowland agricultural grassland in England: a context for biodiversity loss. Grass and Forage Science. 60 (3), pp. 225-236. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.2005.00470.x

How much will it cost to save grassland diversity?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hodgson, J. G., Montserrat-Marti, G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Thompson, K., Diaz, S., Cabido, M., Grime, J. P., Wilson, P. J., Band, S. R., Bogard, A., Cabido, P., Caceres, D. M., Castro-Diez, P., Ferrer, C., Maestro-Martinez, M., Perez-Rontome, M. C., Charles, M., Cornelissen, J. H. C., Dabbert, S., Perez-Harguindeguy, N., Krimly, T., Sijtsma, F., Strijker, D. and Vendramini, F. 2005. How much will it cost to save grassland diversity? Biological Conservation. 122 (2), pp. 263-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2004.07.016

Silage - a global perspective

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 2005. Silage - a global perspective. in: Book on Grassland Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Rome, Italy. pp. 111-132

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms (BD1444)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms (BD1444).

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity (BD1445)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity (BD1445).

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BD1443)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity (BD1443).

Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance (BD1440)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance (BD1440).

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (BD1452)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (BD1452).

Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor grass/rush pasture species (BD1318)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor grass/rush pasture species (BD1318).

The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands (BD1415)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. The impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands (BD1415).

Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: 4. short term effects on vegetation

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Scimone, M., Smith, R. E. N., Garel, J. P. and Sahin, N. 2004. Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: 4. short term effects on vegetation. Luscher A. Jeangros, B. Kessler, W. Huguenin, O. Lobsiger, M. Millar, N. Suter, D. (ed.) Land use systems on grassland dominated regions. European Grassland Federation (EGF) 20th General Meeting, Luzern, Switzerland, 21-24 June 2004.

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity.

Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC)

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Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Managements to achieve botanical diversification of improved grassland by natural recolonisation (NATREC).

Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: 5. short-term effects on fauna

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wallis de Vries, M. F., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dulphy, J. P., Sayer, M. and Diana, E. 2004. Effects of livestock breed and stocking rate on sustainable grazing systems: 5. short-term effects on fauna. Luscher, A., Jeangros, B., Kessler, W., Huguenin, O., Lobsiger, M., Millar, N. and Suter, D. (ed.) Land use systems on grassland dominated regions. European Grassland Federation (EGF) 20th General Meeting, Luzern, Switzerland, 21-24 June 2004.

Sward height distribution and temporal stability on a continuously stocked, botanically diverse pasture

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hofmann, M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Sward height distribution and temporal stability on a continuously stocked, botanically diverse pasture. Luscher, A., Jeangros, B., Kessler, W., Huguenin, O., Lobsiger, M., Millar, N. and Suter, D. (ed.) Land use systems on grassland dominated regions. European Grassland Federation (EGF) 20th General Meeting, Luzern, Switzerland, 21-24 June 2004.

The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands.

Foreword

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 2004. Foreword. Penning, P. D. (ed.) Herbage Intake Handbook - 2nd ed. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 13-14

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance.

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity.

Swards and structure: the interactions between farming practices and bird food resources in lowland grasslands

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McCracken, D. I. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2004. Swards and structure: the interactions between farming practices and bird food resources in lowland grasslands. Ibis. 146 (Supplement), pp. 108-114. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2004.00360.x

Return of the Marbled White

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Hatch, D. J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2003. Return of the Marbled White. Butterfly Conservation, Devon Branch Newsletter. 56, pp. 16-18.

Advantages and disadvantages in using pasture and early harvested silage in animal production systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 2003. Advantages and disadvantages in using pasture and early harvested silage in animal production systems. Garmo, T. H. (ed.) Proceedings International symposium 'Early harvested forage in milk and meat production', Kringlar, Nannestad, Norway, 23-24 October 2003. pp. 1-16

The impacts on animal performance of grazing for nature conservation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Griffith, B. A., Yarrow, N. H., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2003. The impacts on animal performance of grazing for nature conservation. Poster 7th British Grassland Society (BGS) Research Conference, Aberystwyth, 1-3 September 2003. pp. 89-90

Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Influence of livestock experience and breed on foraging behaviour in unimproved grasslands and impact on biodiversity.

The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. The impact of organic fertilizers on semi-natural grasslands.

Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Extensive grazing of semi-improved grassland to enhance faunal biodiversity.

Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Ecologically sustainable grazing management of lowland unimproved neutral grassland and its effect on livestock performance.

Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Potential for enhancing biodiversity on intensive livestock farms.

Role of forage crops in animal production systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. and Kirilov, A. P. 2003. Role of forage crops in animal production systems. Kirilov, A., Toferov, N. and Katerov, I. (ed.) Optimal Forage Systems for Animal Production and the Environment. Proceedings International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation (EGF), Pleven, Bulgaria, 26-28 May 2003. Bulgarian Association for Grassland and Forage Production.

Grazing botanically diverse swards: the effects on sward structure, a case study in Somerset, England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hofmann, M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Grazing botanically diverse swards: the effects on sward structure, a case study in Somerset, England. Proceedings Annual Meeting of the German Grassland Society, FAL Braunschweig, Germany, August 2003. pp. 291-294

Grassland

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Brockman, J. S. and Wilkins, R. J. 2003. Grassland. in: Soffe, R. J. (ed.) Primrose McConnell's The Agricultural Notebook Blackwell Publishing Oxford. pp. 131-175

Grassland in Europe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wilkins, R. J., Hopkins, A. and Hatch, D. J. 2003. Grassland in Europe. Grassland Science (Japan). 49 (3), pp. 258-266.

Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rook, A. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2003. Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit. Animal Research. 52 (2), pp. 181-189. https://doi.org/10.1051/animres:2003014

Ensiling of forage legumes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wilkins, R. J. 2002. Ensiling of forage legumes. Presentation. British Grassland Society (BGS) Legume Silages and Birdsfoot Trefoil Meeting, Cirencester, 30 January 2002.

Scoping study for re-establishing semi-natural lowland grasslands. Analysis of soils at Graig Fawr to inform appropriate methods of grassland restoration

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hayes, M. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Scoping study for re-establishing semi-natural lowland grasslands. Analysis of soils at Graig Fawr to inform appropriate methods of grassland restoration.

Impact of conservation grazing regimes on the development of patchiness in grassland structure

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mortimer, S. R., Brook, A. J., Harris, S. J., Brown, V. K. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Impact of conservation grazing regimes on the development of patchiness in grassland structure. British Ecological Society Meeting, University of York, 18-20 December 2002.

Can changes in grazing management of species-rich lowland grassland benefit bumblebees?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ings, T. C., Haysom, K. A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Can changes in grazing management of species-rich lowland grassland benefit bumblebees? Poster British Ecological Society Meeting, University of York, 18-20 December 2002.

Sensitive beetles: indicators of agricultural grassland management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ings, T. C., Asteraki, E. J., Atkinson, P. W., Conway, G. J., Fuller, R. J., Goodyear, J., Smith, R. E. N., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2002. Sensitive beetles: indicators of agricultural grassland management. Poster British Ecological Society Meeting, University of York, 18-20 December 2002.

Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rook, A. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Grazing and pasture management for plant biodiversity benefit. Pasture Ecology Group Meeting, Clermont-Ferrand, France, 31 May-1 June 2002.

Environmental sustainability of wool production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wilkins, R. J. 2002. Environmental sustainability of wool production. Wool Technology and Sheep Breeding. 50 (4), pp. 705-723.

Restoring species-rich grasslands; effects of sward management on the natural re-colonisation of hill-land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hayes, M., Jones, A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Wildig, J. 2002. Restoring species-rich grasslands; effects of sward management on the natural re-colonisation of hill-land. Challenges of the New Millennium - Our Joint Responsibility. Abstracts 3rd European Conference on Restoration Ecology, Budapest, Hungary, 25-31 August 2002.

Steward Scheme to protect farm birds

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Trewin, C., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Robbins, M. 2002. Steward Scheme to protect farm birds. Western Morning News, Westcountry Farming. (January).

A review of the ecology, hydrology and nutrient dynamics of floodplain meadows in England

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Gowing, D. J. G., Tallowin, J. R. B., Dise, N. B., Goodyear, J. and Dodd, M. E. 2002. A review of the ecology, hydrology and nutrient dynamics of floodplain meadows in England.

Enhancing the biodiversity and landscape value of grasslands

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Hopkins, A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2002. Enhancing the biodiversity and landscape value of grasslands. IGER Innovations. 6, pp. 30-33.

Use of grassland by wintering birds: effects of management on their food resources

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Atkinson, P. W., Asteraki, E. J., Conway, G. J., Fuller, R. J., Goodyear, J., Smith, R. E. N., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2002. Use of grassland by wintering birds: effects of management on their food resources. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Use of fertilizer nitrogen and potassium to reduce soil phosphorus availability

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Pywell, R. F., Goodyear, J. and Martyn, T. 2002. Use of fertilizer nitrogen and potassium to reduce soil phosphorus availability. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, II - Botanical studies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sanderson, R. A., Hoppe, G. M. and Goodyear, J. 2002. Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, II - Botanical studies. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, I - Agronomic studies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Goodyear, J. and Hoppe, G. M. 2002. Role of organic fertilizers in the sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands, I - Agronomic studies. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

The biodiversity of purple moor-grass/rush pastures: effects of agricultural management

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Moy, L., Bullock, J. M., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2002. The biodiversity of purple moor-grass/rush pastures: effects of agricultural management. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Practical techniques to increase the biodiversity of agriculturally improved grasslands

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pywell, R. F., Warman, E. A., Bullock, J. M., Tallowin, J. R. B., Walker, K. J., Masters, G., Smith, R. E. N. and Goodyear, J. 2002. Practical techniques to increase the biodiversity of agriculturally improved grasslands. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Sustainable management of lowland purple moor-grass and rush pastures: constraints and opportunities for livestock farmers

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Goodyear, J., Bullock, J. M. and Lehain, P. 2002. Sustainable management of lowland purple moor-grass and rush pastures: constraints and opportunities for livestock farmers. Frame, J. (ed.) Conservation Pays? Reconciling environmental benefits with profitable grassland systems. Proceedings of the joint British Grassland Society / British Ecological Society Conference, University of Lancaster, 15-17 April 2002.

Legume Silages for Animal Production - LEGSIL

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Wilkins, R. J. Paul, C. (ed.) 2002. Legume Silages for Animal Production - LEGSIL.

The reappearance of Lobelia urens from soil seed bank at a site in South Devon

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, R. E. N. 2002. The reappearance of Lobelia urens from soil seed bank at a site in South Devon. Watsonia. 24 (1), pp. 110-112.

Factors affecting seed germination and seedling establishment of some fen-meadow species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Isselstein, J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2002. Factors affecting seed germination and seedling establishment of some fen-meadow species. Restoration Ecology. 10 (2), pp. 173-184. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-100X.2002.00045.x

The impact of ley management on invertebrate diversity

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ward, N. L., Atkinson, P. W., Edward-Jones, G., Haysom, K. A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2001. The impact of ley management on invertebrate diversity. Poster British Ecological Winter Meeting, London, December 2001.

Approaches to undersowing and ley management for biodiversity on arable land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Haysom, K. A., Atkinson, P. W., Edward-Jones, G., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2001. Approaches to undersowing and ley management for biodiversity on arable land. Abstracts. British Ecological Society Winter Meeting, December 2001.

The impact of undersowing on the abundance of sawfly larvae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ward, N. L., Atkinson, P. W., Edward-Jones, G., Haysom, K. A., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Vickery, J. A. 2001. The impact of undersowing on the abundance of sawfly larvae. Poster British Ecological Society Winter Meeting, London, December 2001.

Management for biodiversity in grassland farming systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McAdam, J. H., Kerr, J. A., Fisher, G. E. J. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 2001. Management for biodiversity in grassland farming systems. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society, 145, London, 27 November 2001. International Fertiliser Society, York. pp. 1-28

Legume silages for animal production - LEGSIL. Proceedings of an International Workshop, Braunschweig, Germany, 8-9 July 2001

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Wilkins, R. J. Paul, C. (ed.) 2001. Legume silages for animal production - LEGSIL. Proceedings of an International Workshop, Braunschweig, Germany, 8-9 July 2001. Bundesforschunsanstalt fur Landwirtschaft (FAL), Braunschweig.

Grazing purple moor-grass and rush pastures

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Goodyear, J., Tallowin, J. R. B., Bullock, J. M. and Smith, R. E. N. 2001. Grazing purple moor-grass and rush pastures. Enact: Managing Land for Wildlife. 9 (4), pp. 19-22.

Some perspectives on grassland and grassland research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 2001. Some perspectives on grassland and grassland research. Jarvis, S. C. (ed.) Progress in Grassland Science: Achievements and Opportunities. Proceedings of an IGER Research Colloquium to mark the Retirement of Roger Wilkins, North Wyke, 29 October 2000. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 68-77

Facing the growing needs of mankind - grasslands and rangelands

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 2001. Facing the growing needs of mankind - grasslands and rangelands. in: Nosberger, J., Geiger, H. H. and Struik, P. C. (ed.) Crop Science: Progress and Prospects. Proceedings 3rd International Crop Science Congress, Hamburg, Germany, 2000 (Keynote paper) CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 65-80

Grazing versus silage: a European perspective

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 2001. Grazing versus silage: a European perspective. Martin, R. C. (ed.) Sustaining Profits and Environmental Benefits with Pastures. Proceedings of a Grazing Conference for Farmers, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2-3 March 2001. Atlantic Pasture Research Centre, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Nova Scotia. pp. 1-4

Why forage legumes?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 2001. Why forage legumes? Tuori, M., Topi-Hulmi, M. and Saarisalo, E. (ed.) Finnish Grassland Society / Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland Seminar, Helsinki, 1 November 2001. Finnish Grassland Society / Suomen Nurmiyhdistyksen Helsinki.

Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Project SWCON 200): final technical report - August 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hopkins, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Clements, R. O. and Lewis, G. C. 2001. Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Project SWCON 200): final technical report - August 2001. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research IGER, North Wyke Okehampton.

Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Contract SWCON 200): non-technical summary report - August 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hopkins, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Clements, R. O. and Lewis, G. C. 2001. Somerset Levels and Moors Independent Scientific Review (Contract SWCON 200): non-technical summary report - August 2001. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research IGER, North Wyke Okehampton.

Festuca longifolia Thuill. (Poaceae) in Devon

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, R. E. N. and Margetts, L. J. 2001. Festuca longifolia Thuill. (Poaceae) in Devon. Watsonia. 23 (4), pp. 533-538.

Herbage production and nitrate leaching from forage legumes grown in 'organic' conditions in northern Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Halling, M., Scholefield, D., Wilkins, R. J., Bowling, P. J., Hakkola, H., Hopkins, A., Paul, C., Soelter, U. and Tuori, M. 2001. Herbage production and nitrate leaching from forage legumes grown in 'organic' conditions in northern Europe. Isselstein, J., Spatz, G. and Hofmann, M. (ed.) Organic Grassland Farming. Proceedings of International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Witzenhausen, Germany, 10-12 July 2001.

The management of lowland neutral grasslands in Britain: effects of agricultural practices on birds and their food resources

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vickery, J. A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Feber, R. E., Asteraki, E. J., Atkinson, P. W., Fuller, R. J. and Brown, V. K. 2001. The management of lowland neutral grasslands in Britain: effects of agricultural practices on birds and their food resources. Journal of Applied Ecology. 38 (3), pp. 647-664.

Evaluation of legume silages offered to Holstein - Friesian cows with small amounts of concentrates

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dewhurst, R. J., Davies, D. W. R., Fisher, W. J., Bertilsson, J. and Wilkins, R. J. 2001. Evaluation of legume silages offered to Holstein - Friesian cows with small amounts of concentrates. Proceedings British Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting, York, 9-11 April 2001. pp. 187

Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow on an agriculturally improved pasture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2001. Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow on an agriculturally improved pasture. Restoration Ecology. 9 (2), pp. 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-100x.2001.009002167.x

New approaches to undersowing and ley management of biodiversity on arable land

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B., Haysom, K. and Vickery, J. A. 2000. New approaches to undersowing and ley management of biodiversity on arable land.

Impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W. and Hoppe, G. 2000. Impact of organic fertilisers on semi-natural grasslands.

Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor-grass/rush pasture species

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B., Bullock, J. M., Goodyear, J., Smith, R. E. N. and Brown, N. J. 2000. Sustainable livestock systems to conserve key purple moor-grass/rush pasture species. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), London.

Providing "safe sites" for seedling recruitment - a key factor in Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow restoration

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Isselstein, J., Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 2000. Providing "safe sites" for seedling recruitment - a key factor in Cirsio-Molinietum fen meadow restoration. Society for Ecological Restoration International Conference, Liverpool, UK.

Forages for the future

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wilkins, R. J. 2000. Forages for the future. Jordbrukskonferensen 2000, Uppsala, Sweden, 6-7 November 2000. Stiftelsen Lantbruksforskning Report, 47. Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, Uppsala. pp. 159-164

Facing the growing needs of mankind: grasslands, rangelands and forage crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wilkins, R. J. 2000. Facing the growing needs of mankind: grasslands, rangelands and forage crops. 3rd International Crop Science Congress, Hamburg, 17-22 August 2000.

Grassland in the twentieth century

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 2000. Grassland in the twentieth century. 4, pp. 26-33.

LEGSIL: ensiling of established and novel legumes in Germany, Sweden and Finland

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pahlow, G., Rammer, C., Tuori, M. and Wilkins, R. J. 2000. LEGSIL: ensiling of established and novel legumes in Germany, Sweden and Finland. Soegaard, K., Ohlsson, C., Hutchings, N. J., Kristensen, T. and Sehested, J. (ed.) Grassland Farming: Balancing Environmental and Economic Demands. Proceedings of the 18th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Aalborg, Denmark, 22-25 May 2000 (Grassland Science in Europe, Vol 5). pp. 56-58

Milk production based on leguminous silage: red clover and fodder galega in Finland

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tuori, M., Syrjala-Qvist, L., Bertilsson, J. and Wilkins, R. J. 2000. Milk production based on leguminous silage: red clover and fodder galega in Finland. Soegaard, K., Ohlsson, C., Hutchings, N. J., Kristensen, T. and Sehested, J. (ed.) Grassland Farming: Balancing Environmental and Economic Demands. Proceedings of the 18th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Aalborg, Denmark, 22-25 May 2000 (Grassland Science in Europe, Vol 5). pp. 356-358

Alternative home-grown protein sources for ruminants in the United Kingdom

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wilkins, R. J. and Jones, R. 2000. Alternative home-grown protein sources for ruminants in the United Kingdom. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 85, pp. 23-32.

Grassland for 2000 and beyond

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. and Vidrih, T. 2000. Grassland for 2000 and beyond. Soegaard, K., Ohlsson, C., Hutchings, N. J., Kristensen, T. and Sehested, J. (ed.) Grassland Farming: Balancing Environmental and Economic Demands. Proceedings of the 18th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Aalborg, Denmark, 22-25 May 2000 (Grassland Science in Europe, Vol 5). pp. 9-17

Forages and their role in animal systems

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 2000. Forages and their role in animal systems. in: Givens, D. I., Owen, E., Axford, R. F. E. and Omed, H. M. (ed.) Forage Evaluation in Ruminant Nutrition CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 1-14

The Four Villages Soil Trail

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Haygarth, P. M., Brown, L., Chadwick, D., Harrod, T., Jarvis, S. C., Ramel, G. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1999. The Four Villages Soil Trail.

Socio-economic implications of landscape and wildlife conservation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1999. Socio-economic implications of landscape and wildlife conservation. European Science Foundation Changing Land Use and its Impact on Biodiversity (CLIMB) Network Meeting, Munsingen, Germany, 10-14 October 1999.

IGER priorities for the Biodiversity Action Programme

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1999. IGER priorities for the Biodiversity Action Programme.

P leaching serious but advice sparse

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1999. P leaching serious but advice sparse. Farmers Weekly. 131 (1), pp. 52-53.

Green targets hit in MAFF leaching work

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1999. Green targets hit in MAFF leaching work. Farmers Weekly. 131 (1), pp. 52-53.

Challenges to grassland and forage research

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1999. Challenges to grassland and forage research. in: Contributions of Forage Research to the Development of Systems of Sustainable Land Use

Chair's summary paper: extensification with grasslands

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Marlow, C. B. and Wilkins, R. J. 1999. Chair's summary paper: extensification with grasslands. Buchanan-Smith, J. G., Bailey, L. and McCaughey, P. (ed.) Grasslands 2000, Proceedings of the XVIII International Grassland Congress, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, 8-17 June 1997 (Vol 3). pp. 293-294

Congress highlights from perspective of temperate regions

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1999. Congress highlights from perspective of temperate regions. in: Buchanan-Smith, J. G., Bailey, L. D. and McCaughey, P. (ed.) Grasslands 2000, Proceedings of the XVIII International Grassland Congress, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, 8-17 June 1997 (Vol 3) Canadian Forage Council, Can Soc Agron, Can Soc Anim Sci. pp. 581-582

Changes in lowland grassland management: implications for invertebrates and birds

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Vickery, J. A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Feber, R. E., Atkinson, P. W., Asteraki, E. J., Fuller, R. J. and Brown, V. K. 1999. Changes in lowland grassland management: implications for invertebrates and birds.

Predicting the date of frog emergence in Devon

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Tyson, K. C. and Smith, R. E. N. 1999. Predicting the date of frog emergence in Devon. British Wildlife. 10 (5), p. 310.

The future role of silage in sustainable animal production

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J., Syrjala-Qvist, L. and Bolsen, K. K. 1999. The future role of silage in sustainable animal production. in: Pauly, T. (ed.) Silage Production in Relation to Animal Performance, Animal Health, Meat and Milk Quality, Proceedings of the XIIth International Silage Conference, Uppsala, Sweden, 5-7 July 1999 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. pp. 23-40

Hay production from lowland semi-natural grasslands: a review of implications for livestock systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Jefferson, R. G. 1999. Hay production from lowland semi-natural grasslands: a review of implications for livestock systems. Grass and Forage Science. 54 (2), pp. 99-115.

Restoring grassland biodiversity to farmed landscapes

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Restoring grassland biodiversity to farmed landscapes.

Wetland restoration: techniques for an integrated approach. Phase IV. Survey and experimentation

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Manchester, S. J., Sparks, T. H., Treweek, J. R., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Gilbert, J. C. and Gowing, D. J. G. 1998. Wetland restoration: techniques for an integrated approach. Phase IV. Survey and experimentation.

Wetland restoration research in Environmentally Sensitive Areas

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Treweek, J. R., Mountford, J. O., Manchester, S. J., Pywell, R. F., Swetnam, R., Brown, N. A. C., Caldow, R., Hodge, I., Tallowin, J. R. B., Armstrong, A. C., Rose, S. C. and Miles, D. 1998. Wetland restoration research in Environmentally Sensitive Areas. in: Bailey, R. G., Jose, P. V. and Sherwood, B. R. (ed.) United Kingdom Floodplains Westbury Academic Scientific Publishing, Otley, West Yorkshire. pp. 349-369

Welsh ESA field margins and hedges

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Welsh ESA field margins and hedges.

Use of forage legumes for silage in low-input dairy production systems

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J., Bertilsson, J., Doyle, C. J., Halling, M., Paul, C., Scholefield, D., Nousiainen, J. and Syrjala-Qvist, L. 1998. Use of forage legumes for silage in low-input dairy production systems. in: Nagy, G. and Peto, K. (ed.) Ecological Aspects of Grassland Management, Proceedings of the 17th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Debrecen Agricultural University, Debrecen, Hungary, 18-21 May 1998 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 285-288

Use and effects of lime application on semi-natural grassland in Britain

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Use and effects of lime application on semi-natural grassland in Britain. Countryside Council for Wales, Bangor, Wales.

The importance of grassland in the future

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1998. The importance of grassland in the future. in: Virkajarvi, P., Root, T. and Tuori, M. (ed.) Agenda 2000 and Grassland Production, Finnish Grassland Society Winter Conference, Valio, Helsinki, Finland, 26 February 1998 Finnish Grassland Society / Suomen Nurmiyhdistyksen Helsinki. pp. 4-16

Soil phosphorus extractability and uptake in a Cirsio-Molinietum fen-meadow and an adjacent Holcus lanatus pasture on the culm measures, north Devon, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goodwin, M. J., Parkinson, R. J., Williams, E. N. D. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Soil phosphorus extractability and uptake in a Cirsio-Molinietum fen-meadow and an adjacent Holcus lanatus pasture on the culm measures, north Devon, UK. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 70 (2-3), pp. 169-179.

Soil nutrient input effects on seed longevity: a burial experiment with fen-meadow species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bekker, R. M., Knevel, I. C., Tallowin, J. R. B., Troost, E. M. L. and Bakker, J. P. 1998. Soil nutrient input effects on seed longevity: a burial experiment with fen-meadow species. Functional Ecology. 12 (4), pp. 673-682. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2435.1998.00238.x

Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum to an agriculturally improved site: a case study

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1998. Restoration of a Cirsio-Molinietum to an agriculturally improved site: a case study. Measuring Behaviour 98, Second International Conference on Restoration Ecology, Groningen University, the Netherlands, 18-21 August 1998.

Residual effects of phosphorus fertilization on the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Smith, R. E. N. and Mountford, J. O. 1998. Residual effects of phosphorus fertilization on the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland. in: Joyce, Chris B. and Wade, P. M. (ed.) European Wet Grasslands: Biodiversity, Management and Restoration John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. pp. 249-263

Relationship between soil chemical factors and grassland diversity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Janssens, F., Peeters, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Bakker, J. P., Bekker, R. M., Fillat, F. and Oomes, M. J. M. 1998. Relationship between soil chemical factors and grassland diversity. Plant and Soil. 202 (1), pp. 69-78. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1004389614865

Quality feeds for quality livestock

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wilkins, R. J. 1998. Quality feeds for quality livestock. Quality Feeds for Quality Livestock, IGER Associates Inaugural Conference, IGER Aberystwyth, 5 May 1998.

Methods of maintaining and enhancing botanical diversity in upland ESA swards

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1998. Methods of maintaining and enhancing botanical diversity in upland ESA swards. Final Report on Project BD0336 to MAFF.

Methods for rapid depletion of soil nutrient availability in extensively managed grasslands within ESAs

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1998. Methods for rapid depletion of soil nutrient availability in extensively managed grasslands within ESAs.

Agronomic implications of raised-water levels in areas of conservation importance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Mountford, J. O. 1998. Agronomic implications of raised-water levels in areas of conservation importance. Measuring Behaviour 98, Second International Conference on Restoration Ecology, Groningen University, the Netherlands, 18-21 August 1998.

Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mountford, J. O., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sparks, T. H., Gowing, D. J. G., Manchester, S. J., Rose, S. C., Treweek, J. R., Gilbert, J. C. and Armstrong, A. C. 1997. Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs. Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Proceedings British Grassland Society (BGS) Conference, University of Lancaster, 25-27 September 1997.

The way forward with environmentally sensitive areas

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1997. The way forward with environmentally sensitive areas. in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 200-206

The agricultural productivity of lowland semi-natural grassland: a review

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1997. The agricultural productivity of lowland semi-natural grassland: a review. in: English Nature Research Report No 233 English Nature, Peterborough, UK.

Soil seed banks in European grassland: does land use affect regeneration perspectives?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bekker, R. M., Verweij, G. L., Smith, R. E. N., Reine, R., Bakker, J. P. and Schneider, S. 1997. Soil seed banks in European grassland: does land use affect regeneration perspectives? Journal of Applied Ecology. 34 (5), pp. 1293-1310. https://doi.org/10.2307/2405239

Relationship between soil nutrients and plant diversity in grasslands: definition of limits for the maintenance and the reconstruction of species-rich communities

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Janssens, F., Peeters, A., Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N., Bakker, J. P., Bekker, R. M., Verweij, G. L., Fillat, F., Chocarro, C. and Oomes, M. J. M. 1997. Relationship between soil nutrients and plant diversity in grasslands: definition of limits for the maintenance and the reconstruction of species-rich communities. Management for Grassland Biodiversity, Proceedings of the International Occasional Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Warsaw, Poland, 19-23 May 1997. pp. 315-322

Protein crops for ruminants

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1997. Protein crops for ruminants.

Lowland wet grasslands in ESAs

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Mountford, J. O. 1997. Lowland wet grasslands in ESAs. in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 100-111

Impact of inorganic fertiliser on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset levels and moors ESA

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Smith, R. E. N., Bekker, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1997. Impact of inorganic fertiliser on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset levels and moors ESA. British Grassland Society (BGS) Fifth Research Conference, Seale Hayne Faculty of Agriculture Food & Land Use, University of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, 8-10 September 1997. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 197-198

Impact of inorganic fertilizer on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset Levels and Moors ESA

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Smith, R. E. N., Bekker, R. M. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1997. Impact of inorganic fertilizer on soil seed bank of species-rich meadows on the Somerset Levels and Moors ESA. in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 280-282

Herbage varieties and species - achievements and future opportunities

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1997. Herbage varieties and species - achievements and future opportunities. in: Weddell, J. R. (ed.) Seeds of Progress, British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 31, Proceedings of the BGS/BSPB/NIAB/SAC Conference, Nottingham, UK, 18-19 February 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 226-234

Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Mountford, J. O., Tallowin, J. R. B., Sparks, T. H., Gowing, D. J. G., Manchester, S. J., Rose, S. C., Treweek, J. R., Gilbert, J. C. and Armstrong, A. C. 1997. Experimental and monitoring studies of the use of raised water-levels for grassland rehabilitation in lowland ESAs. in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 67-72

Efficiency in grassland systems for production and the environment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wilkins, R. J. 1997. Efficiency in grassland systems for production and the environment. ETH Colloquium, Zurich, Switzerland, September 1997.

Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and Moors - cause for concern?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Kirkham, F. W. 1997. Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and Moors - cause for concern? British Grassland Society (BGS) Fifth Research Conference, Seale Hayne Faculty of Agriculture Food & Land Use, University of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, 8-10 September 1997. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 199-200

Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and moors - cause for concern?

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Kirkham, F. W. 1997. Decrease in potassium availability in species-rich hay meadows at Tadham on the Somerset levels and moors - cause for concern? in: Sheldrick, R. D. (ed.) Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas', British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 32, Proceedings of BGS Conference, University of Lancaster, 23-25 September 1997 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 283-284

Management options to conserve a Cirsio-molinietum and integrate its use into productive livestock systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1996. Management options to conserve a Cirsio-molinietum and integrate its use into productive livestock systems. Vegetation Management in Forestry, Amenity and Conservation Areas: Managing for Multiple Objectives, AAB, University of York, 19-20 March 1996.

The impact of differences in nitrogen content, nitrogen utilization and loss from laminae on competition between four grass species in an old pasture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Brookman, S. K. E. 1996. The impact of differences in nitrogen content, nitrogen utilization and loss from laminae on competition between four grass species in an old pasture. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 126 (1), pp. 25-35. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960008878X

The impact of a silvopastoral system on soil water status and nitrate leaching

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Scholefield, D., Penn, M., Parkinson, R. J., Williams, A. G. and Wilkins, R. J. 1996. The impact of a silvopastoral system on soil water status and nitrate leaching. in: Parente, G., Frame, J. and Orsi, S. (ed.) Grassland and Land Use Systems, Proceedings of the 16th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Grado (Gorizia), Italy, 15-19 September 1996 pp. 835-838

The effects of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus addition on the vegetation of a Somerset peat moor under cutting management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W., Mountford, J. O. and Wilkins, R. J. 1996. The effects of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus addition on the vegetation of a Somerset peat moor under cutting management. Journal of Applied Ecology. 33, pp. 1013-1029.

Soils and agroecology

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1996. Soils and agroecology. Young, Stephen (ed.) IGER Annual Report 1995/96. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, IGER, Aberystwyth. pp. 56-59

Silage production and utilisation - perspectives from the Silage Research conferences

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1996. Silage production and utilisation - perspectives from the Silage Research conferences. Jones, D. I. H., Jones, R., Dewhurst, R. J., Merry, R. J. and Haigh, P. M. (ed.) Proceedings of the XIth International Silage Conference, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, 8-11 September 1996. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, IGER, Aberystwyth. pp. 1-10

Seed banks and germination

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1996. Seed banks and germination. Young, Stephen (ed.) IGER Annual Report 1995/96. Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, IGER, Aberystwyth. pp. 63-64

Opportunities for reducing the environmental impact of dairy farm managements: a systems approach

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jarvis, S. C., Wilkins, R. J. and Pain, B. F. 1996. Opportunities for reducing the environmental impact of dairy farm managements: a systems approach. Grass and Forage Science. 51 (1), pp. 21-31. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1996.tb02034.x

Environmental constraints to grassland systems

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1996. Environmental constraints to grassland systems. in: Parente, G., Frame, J. and Orsi, S. (ed.) Grassland and Land Use Systems, Proceedings of the 16th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Grado (Gorizia), Italy, 15-19 September 1996 pp. 695-703

Effects of inorganic fertilizers on flower-rich hay meadows: a review using a case study on the Somerset Levels, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1996. Effects of inorganic fertilizers on flower-rich hay meadows: a review using a case study on the Somerset Levels, UK. Grassland and Forage Abstracts. 66 (4), pp. 147-152.

The effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on the seedbank of a Centaureo -Cynosuretum in the Somerset Levels, England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Smith, R. E. N. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1995. The effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on the seedbank of a Centaureo -Cynosuretum in the Somerset Levels, England. Floristic Diversity of Grassland, 50th Anniversary of Grassland Department, Agricultural University of Lublin, Poland.

Restoration of floristic diversity to a deintensified species- impoverished grassland in the UK: a case study

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tallowin, J. R. B., Smith, R. E. N. and Kirkham, F. W. 1995. Restoration of floristic diversity to a deintensified species- impoverished grassland in the UK: a case study. Floristic Diversity of Grassland, 50th Anniversary of Grassland Department, Agricultural University of Lublin, Poland.

The influence of cutting date and previous fertilizer treatment on the productivity and botanical composition of species-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1995. The influence of cutting date and previous fertilizer treatment on the productivity and botanical composition of species-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels. Grass and Forage Science. 50, pp. 365-377.

Optimisation of grass utilisation in high rainfall temperate conditions

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1995. Optimisation of grass utilisation in high rainfall temperate conditions. in: Journet, M., Grenet, E., Farce, M. H., Theriez, M. and Demarquillez, C. (ed.) Recent Developments in the Nutrition of Herbivores, Proceedings Fourth International Symposium on Nutrition of Herbivores, Clermont-Ferrand, France Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Paris. pp. 363-380

Leaf growth and utilization in four grass species under steady state continuous grazing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Brookman, S. K. E. and Santos, G. L. 1995. Leaf growth and utilization in four grass species under steady state continuous grazing. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 124 (3), pp. 403-417. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600073366

Lactation performance of spring-calving dairy cows grazing mixed perennial ryegrass/white clover swards of differing composition and height

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wilkins, R. J., Gibb, M. J. and Huckle, C. A. 1995. Lactation performance of spring-calving dairy cows grazing mixed perennial ryegrass/white clover swards of differing composition and height. Grass and Forage Science. 50 (3), pp. 199-208. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1995.tb02315.x

Improved technology for production efficiency and utilization efficiency

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1995. Improved technology for production efficiency and utilization efficiency. in: Pollott, G. E. (ed.) Grassland into the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities, British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 29, 50th Anniversary Meeting, Harrogate, UK, 4-6 December 1995 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 210-224

Phosphorus fertilization residues: problem for the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W., Smith, R. E. N. and Mountford, J. O. 1994. Phosphorus fertilization residues: problem for the restoration of floristic diversity to wet grassland? Conference on European Lowland Wet Grassland, 14-15 December 1994, Loughborough University, UK.

The productivity and response to inorganic fertilisers of species-rich wetland hay meadows on the Somerset moors: the effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on herbage production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W. and Wilkins, R. J. 1994. The productivity and response to inorganic fertilisers of species-rich wetland hay meadows on the Somerset moors: the effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on herbage production. Grass and Forage Science. 49 (2), pp. 163-175. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1994.tb01989.x

The productivity and response to inorganic fertilizers of species- rich wetland hay meadows on the Somerset Moors: nitrogen response under hay cutting and aftermath grazing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W. and Wilkins, R. J. 1994. The productivity and response to inorganic fertilizers of species- rich wetland hay meadows on the Somerset Moors: nitrogen response under hay cutting and aftermath grazing. Grass and Forage Science. 49 (2), pp. 152-162. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1994.tb01988.x

The effects of sward height and concentrate supplementation on the performance of spring calving dairy cows grazing perennial ryegrass - white clover swards

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rook, A. J., Huckle, C. A. and Wilkins, R. J. 1994. The effects of sward height and concentrate supplementation on the performance of spring calving dairy cows grazing perennial ryegrass - white clover swards. Animal Production. 58, pp. 167-172.

The effects of osmotic pre-sowing treatment on laboratory germination in a range of wild flower species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Rook, A. J. and Brookman, S. K. E. 1994. The effects of osmotic pre-sowing treatment on laboratory germination in a range of wild flower species. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 124 (2), pp. 363-370. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1994.tb04140.x

The effect of inorganic fertilizers on botanical diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset levels

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Tallowin, J. R. B. and Smith, R. E. N. 1994. The effect of inorganic fertilizers on botanical diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset levels.

Species-rich grassland: research programme and perceived problems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tallowin, J. R. B. 1994. Species-rich grassland: research programme and perceived problems. ESA Workshop convened by MAFF/ADAS, Lemington, Spa, February 1994.

Future directions for grassland farming - a research scientist's view

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1994. Future directions for grassland farming - a research scientist's view. in: Agricultural Society Conference, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, 12 November 1993

Fertilizers on haymeadows: a compromise?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Tallowin, J. R. B., Mountford, J. O. and Kirkham, F. W. 1994. Fertilizers on haymeadows: a compromise? Enact: Managing Land for Wildlife. 2 (3), pp. 15-17.

Effect of supplementation on production by spring-calving dairy cows grazing swards of differing clover content

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wilkins, R. J., Gibb, M. J., Huckle, C. A. and Clements, A. J. 1994. Effect of supplementation on production by spring-calving dairy cows grazing swards of differing clover content. Grass and Forage Science. 49 (4), pp. 465-475. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1994.tb02024.x

Seasonal fluctuations in the mineral content of an undrained wetland peat soil following differing rates of fertiliser nitrogen application

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirkham, F. W. and Wilkins, R. J. 1993. Seasonal fluctuations in the mineral content of an undrained wetland peat soil following differing rates of fertiliser nitrogen application. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 43, pp. 11-29.

Production responses by cows to grass-clover swards maintained at different heights with or without concentrate supplementation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Huckle, C. A., Rook, A. J. and Wilkins, R. J. 1993. Production responses by cows to grass-clover swards maintained at different heights with or without concentrate supplementation.

Management options to achieve agricultural and nature conservation objectives

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. and Harvey, H. J. 1993. Management options to achieve agricultural and nature conservation objectives. in: Haggar, R. J. and Peel, S. (ed.) Grassland Management and Nature Conservation, British Grassland Society (BGS) Occasional Symposium No 28 (joint meeting with British Ecological Society), Leeds University, 27-29 September 1993 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 86-94

Ingestive behaviour of cows grazing grass-clover swards maintained at different heights with or without concentrate supplementation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rook, A. J., Huckle, C. A., Penning, P. D. and Wilkins, R. J. 1993. Ingestive behaviour of cows grazing grass-clover swards maintained at different heights with or without concentrate supplementation. Proceedings of the 107th Meeting of the British Society for Animal Production.

Grassland systems development

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1993. Grassland systems development. Baker, M. J. (ed.) Grasslands for our World. Wellington: SIR Publishing. pp. 481-482

Environmentally friendly animal production from grassland

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1993. Environmentally friendly animal production from grassland. Proceedings of the Conference "Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture", 21-26 September 1992, Martonvasar, Hungary (organised by the British Association for Central and Eastern Europe, London and the Martonvasar Agricultural Research Institute). pp. 33-38

Environmental constraints to production systems

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1993. Environmental constraints to production systems. in: The Places for Grass in Land Use Systems, British Grassland Society (BGS) Winter Meeting, 6-7 December 1993, Great Malvern, UK pp. 19-30

Effects of inorganic fertilisers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mountford, J. O., Tallowin, J. R. B., Kirkham, F. W. and Lakhani, K. H. 1993. Effects of inorganic fertilisers in flower-rich hay meadows on the Somerset levels. Haggar, R. J. and Peel, S. (ed.) Grassland Management and Nature Conservation, British Grassland Society (BGS) Occasional Symposium No 28 (joint meeting with British Ecological Society), Leeds University, 27-29 September 1993. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 74-85

Comparison of an inoculant treated grass silage and formic acid treated silage fed to Friesian Dairy cows

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Haigh, P. M., Minney, S., Willoughby, T. C. and Wilkins, R. J. 1993. Comparison of an inoculant treated grass silage and formic acid treated silage fed to Friesian Dairy cows. Proceedings of the Tenth International conference on Silage Research, September 1993, Dublin. pp. 176-177

The effects of sward height and level of concentrate supplementation on milk production of spring-calving dairy cows grazing grass-clover swards

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Clements, A. J., Huckle, C. A. and Wilkins, R. J. 1992. The effects of sward height and level of concentrate supplementation on milk production of spring-calving dairy cows grazing grass-clover swards. Hopkins, A. (ed.) Grass on the move, British Grassland Society (BGS) Occasional Symposium No 26. British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 145-149

Grasslands for the future

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1992. Grasslands for the future. in: Third Research Conference British Grassland Society (BGS), Greenmount, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 2-4 September 1992 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley.

Forage utilisation

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Syrjala-Qvist, L. and Wilkins, R. J. 1992. Forage utilisation. in: Proceedings of the European Grassland Federation 14th General Meeting, Lahti, Finland, 8-11 June 1992 pp. 60-77

Farming in 2042: grassland

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1992. Farming in 2042: grassland. Farmers Club Journal. 121, pp. 32-33.

Differences in lamina wettability in some permanent pasture grass species and two Lolium perenne cultivars

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tallowin, J. R. B., Tyson, C. M. and Brookman, S. K. E. 1991. Differences in lamina wettability in some permanent pasture grass species and two Lolium perenne cultivars. Grass and Forage Science. 46 (3), pp. 265-268. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1991.tb02231.x

The effect of nitrogen on species diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset Moors - an executive summary

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Kirkham, F. W., Tallowin, J. R. B., Wilkins, R. J., Mountford, J. O. and Lakhani, K. H. 1991. The effect of nitrogen on species diversity and agricultural production on the Somerset Moors - an executive summary.

Forage conservation towards 2000 - summary paper

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1991. Forage conservation towards 2000 - summary paper. in:

Efficient grassland utilization by conservation and grazing

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wilkins, R. J. 1990. Efficient grassland utilization by conservation and grazing. Third Meeting of Zootechnical Engineers, Azores, Portugal, November 1990.

The effects of three clover proportions within a sward on the performance of dairy cows

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dumont, J. C., Clements, A. J., Huckle, C. A. and Wilkins, R. J. 1989. The effects of three clover proportions within a sward on the performance of dairy cows. Environmentally Responsible Grassland Management, British Grassland Society Winter Meeting, Hurley, December 1989.

Strategies of fertilizer nitrogen application to grassland for beef: effects on production and soil mineral nitrogen

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Titchen, N. M., Wilkins, R. J., Philipps, L. and Scholefield, D. 1989. Strategies of fertilizer nitrogen application to grassland for beef: effects on production and soil mineral nitrogen. Desroches, R. (ed.) Proceedings of XVIth International Grassland Congress, Nice, France. pp. 183-184

Silage for milk production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1989. Silage for milk production. Proceedings of the Third Congreso Panamericano de La Leche, Punta del Este, Uruguay, 6-9 Marzo 1989. pp. 18-20

Recent developments in the production and utilisation of silage in the UK

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1989. Recent developments in the production and utilisation of silage in the UK. in: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Production, Evaluation and Feeding of Silage, 12-16 June 1989, Rostock, German Democratic Republic pp. 35-52

Possible developments in grassland farming and implications for fertiliser N use

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1989. Possible developments in grassland farming and implications for fertiliser N use.

Effects of changes in fertiliser use on the composition and productivity of permanent grassland in relation to agricultural production and floristic diversity

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J., Hopkins, A. H., Kirkham, F. W., Sargeant, C., Mountford, O., Dibb, C. and Gilbey, J. 1989. Effects of changes in fertiliser use on the composition and productivity of permanent grassland in relation to agricultural production and floristic diversity. Desroches, R. (ed.) Proceedings of XVIth International Grassland Congress, Nice, France. pp. 101-102

Changes ahead for grassland farming

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1989. Changes ahead for grassland farming. Countrywide. 14 (December), pp. 33-35.

Beef production based on white clover: effects of grazing management, concentrate supplementation and breed type

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J., Peel, S., Yarrow, N. H., Johnson, R. H. and Fisher, A. 1989. Beef production based on white clover: effects of grazing management, concentrate supplementation and breed type.  Proceedings of the 16th International Grassland Congress, Nice, France. pp. 1229-1230

A potential management system for reducing losses from grazed grass in autumn

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Titchen, N. M., Philipps, L. and Wilkins, R. J. 1989. A potential management system for reducing losses from grazed grass in autumn. Environmentally Responsible Grassland Management, British Grassland Society Winter Meeting, Hurley, December 1989.

Why use white clover?

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1988. Why use white clover? in: The Grassland Debate: White Clover versus Applied Nitrogen, ADAS/RASE Conference, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, 19 October 1988

The prospects for livestock production from white clover

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. and Munro, J. M. M. 1988. The prospects for livestock production from white clover.

The preservation of forage

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1988. The preservation of forage. in: Orskov, E. R. (ed.) Feed Science Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam. pp. 231-255

Permanent and sown grasslands: productivity and support energy use

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1988. Permanent and sown grasslands: productivity and support energy use. in: Borba, F. M. and Abreu, J. M. (ed.) Proceedings 11th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Troia, Portugal, 4-9 May 1986 Sociedade Portuguesa de Pastagens e Forragens, Portugal. pp. 40-49

Fertiliser strategies to reduce leaching losses from grazed grassland

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Titchen, N. M., Philipps, L., Scholefield, D. and Wilkins, R. J. 1988. Fertiliser strategies to reduce leaching losses from grazed grassland. AgTec 1988/89.

Fertiliser strategies to reduce leaching loss from grazed grass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Titchen, N. M., Philipps, L., Wilkins, R. J. and Scholefield, D. 1988. Fertiliser strategies to reduce leaching loss from grazed grass. Research Meeting No 1, British Grassland Society (BGS), September 1988, Session II, Paper 3.

Fertiliser effects on herb-rich hay meadows

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kirkham, F. W. and Wilkins, R. J. 1988. Fertiliser effects on herb-rich hay meadows. Research Meeting No 1, British Grassland Society (BGS), September 1988, Session II, Poster 12.

AFRC grassland and ruminant research: science for sustainable grassland farming

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prescott, J. H. D., Wilkins, R. J. and Stoddart, J. L. 1988. AFRC grassland and ruminant research: science for sustainable grassland farming. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 149, pp. 195-210.

Reseeding?

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J., Hopkins, A. and Dibb, C. 1987. Reseeding? in: Grassland for the 90's, British Grassland Society (BGS) Winter Meeting pp. 1.1-1.10

Recent developments in grassland production

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1987. Recent developments in grassland production. Greensward. 30, pp. 14-23.

Perspectives for changes in the productivity and utilization of grassland in the northern countries of the European Community

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1987. Perspectives for changes in the productivity and utilization of grassland in the northern countries of the European Community. in: Gelabert, L. M. G. (ed.) Agriculture, Pasture Improvement, Workshop Madrid, 22-24 April 1987 Commission of the European Communities (CEC), Luxembourg. pp. 175-182

Microbiological assay of blood serum for the vitamin B12 status of dairy cows

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carlos, G. M., Telfer, S. B., Johnson, C. L., Givens, D. I., Wilkins, R. J. and Newberry, R. D. 1987. Microbiological assay of blood serum for the vitamin B12 status of dairy cows. Journal Of Dairy Research. 54, pp. 463-470.

Introduction - Science and better use of grassland

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1987. Introduction - Science and better use of grassland.

Grassland into the twenty-first century

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1987. Grassland into the twenty-first century. in: Gasser, J. K. R. (ed.) Farming into the Twenty-First Century Norsk Hydro Fertilizers. pp. 95-115

Effect of grazing severity on grass utilization and milk production of rotationally grazed dairy cows

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mayne, C. S., Newberry, R. D., Woodcock, S. C. F. and Wilkins, R. J. 1987. Effect of grazing severity on grass utilization and milk production of rotationally grazed dairy cows. Grass and Forage Science. 42, pp. 59-72.

Continuously-grazed swards - response to fertilizer-N

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J., Titchen, N. M. and Wyatt, L. J. 1987. Continuously-grazed swards - response to fertilizer-N. AgTec, 1986/7.

Beef production from permanent grassland in Britain

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J., Garwood, E. A., Hopkins, A. and Tallowin, J. R. B. 1987. Beef production from permanent grassland in Britain.

The ensiling of grass: effects of wilting and additives

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. The ensiling of grass: effects of wilting and additives. Proceedings PROCISUR Conference, "Forage Conservation Strategies", Remehue, Chile, August 1986.

Silage: factors determining feed value and the effects of supplements

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. Silage: factors determining feed value and the effects of supplements. Proceedings PROCISUR Conference, "Forage Conservation Strategies", Remehue, Chile, August 1986.

Producing beef from grazed grass and grass-clover swards

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J., Baker, R. D. and Beever, D. E. 1986. Producing beef from grazed grass and grass-clover swards.

Permanent grassland research

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. Permanent grassland research. in:

Keys to efficient grassland systems

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. Keys to efficient grassland systems. Milk Producer. September.

Evaluation of grass by animal production

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. Evaluation of grass by animal production. in: Annual Report 1984-85 Grassland Research Institute (GRI), Hurley. pp. 157-167

Eurowilt: coordinated research on the field wilting of grass for silage

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. Eurowilt: coordinated research on the field wilting of grass for silage. Stark, B. A. and Wilkinson, J. M. (ed.) Silage '86 (Proceedings of a Seminar, Cannock, February). Chalcombe Publications, Marlow. pp. 12-19

Effects of treading, poaching and fouling on grassland production and utilization

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. and Garwood, E. A. 1986. Effects of treading, poaching and fouling on grassland production and utilization. in: Frame, J. (ed.) Grazing, Proceedings of BGS Conference, Malvern 1985, British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No 19 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 19-31

Better grass

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. Better grass. Better Management. Autumn, p. 2.

Agroforestry systems for the lowlands

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1986. Agroforestry systems for the lowlands. in: Agroforestry: a discussion of research and development requirements Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), London. pp. 39-49

White clover agronomy: responses to grazing management

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1985. White clover agronomy: responses to grazing management. in: Connolly, V. (ed.) Nutrition, Agronomy and Breeding of White Clover, Commission of the European Communities Workshop, Johnstown Castle Research Centre, Wexford, Ireland, 2-4 July 1985 (Session II, Review paper) pp. 46-56

The effects of stocking rate and nitrogen fertilizer on a perennial ryegrass-white clover sward. 2. Subsequent sward and sheep performance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Curll, M. L., Wilkins, R. J., Snaydon, R. W. and Shanmugalingam, V. S. 1985. The effects of stocking rate and nitrogen fertilizer on a perennial ryegrass-white clover sward. 2. Subsequent sward and sheep performance. Grass and Forage Science. 40, pp. 141-149.

The effects of stocking rate and nitrogen fertilizer on a perennial ryegrass-white clover sward. 1. Sward and sheep performance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Curll, M. L., Wilkins, R. J., Snaydon, R. W. and Shanmugalingam, V. S. 1985. The effects of stocking rate and nitrogen fertilizer on a perennial ryegrass-white clover sward. 1. Sward and sheep performance. Grass and Forage Science. 40, pp. 129-140.

The effect of silage quality and level of concentrate on the dry matter intake and milk production of British Friesian heifers

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Phipps, R. H., Bines, J. A., Thomas, J., Cooper, A. and Wilkins, R. J. 1985. The effect of silage quality and level of concentrate on the dry matter intake and milk production of British Friesian heifers. Proceedings of XVth International Grassland Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 24-31 August 1985. Science Council of Japan and The Japanese Society of Grassland Science. pp. 979-981

The effect of cutting for conservation on a grazed perennial ryegrass-white clover pasture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Curll, M. L. and Wilkins, R. J. 1985. The effect of cutting for conservation on a grazed perennial ryegrass-white clover pasture. Grass and Forage Science. 40 (1), pp. 19-30.

Possibilities for change in the intensity and pattern of agricultural production

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1985. Possibilities for change in the intensity and pattern of agricultural production. in: Beale, P. B. (ed.) Future Land Use in the South West: the Mounting Challenge, Proceedings of South West Regional Conference, Newton Abbott, Devon, 3 April 1985 Seale-Hayne College. pp. 15-34

Opportunities for cost reduction in grass and forage production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1985. Opportunities for cost reduction in grass and forage production. Raymond, W. F. (ed.) Tuning Inputs to Maintain Profits, RURAL Report No 6. pp. 40-46

Meat from clover

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1985. Meat from clover. Big Farm Weekly. June.

Leys?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1985. Leys? The Grass Ley Today (Proceedings of the 18th Crop Conference, Cambridge, 12-13 December 1984). National Institute of Agricultural Botany, (NIAB) Cambridge . pp. 1-8

Concluding remarks

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1985. Concluding remarks. Weeds, Pests and Diseases of Grassland and Herbage Legumes, Occasional Symposium 19, British Grassland Society (BGS). pp. 262-266

Realising the potential of British grassland

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. and Down, K. 1984. Realising the potential of British grassland.

A review of the effects of wilting on the composition and feeding values of silages

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Zimmer, E. and Wilkins, R. J. 1984. A review of the effects of wilting on the composition and feeding values of silages. in: Zimmer, E. and Wilkins, R. J. (ed.) Efficiency of Silage Systems: A Comparison Between Unwilted and Wilted Silages Landbauforschung, Volkenrode (Sonderheft 69). pp. 5-15

The effect of residual herbage height on milk production of grazing dairy cows

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Newberry, R. D., Wilkins, R. J. and Woodcock, S. C. F. 1983. The effect of residual herbage height on milk production of grazing dairy cows. Grass and Forage Science. 38, pp. 143-144.

The comparative effects of defoliation, treading and excreta on a Lolium perenne -Trifolium repens pasture grazed by sheep

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Curll, M. L. and Wilkins, R. J. 1983. The comparative effects of defoliation, treading and excreta on a Lolium perenne -Trifolium repens pasture grazed by sheep. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 100 (2), pp. 451-460. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960003361X

Support energy use in animal production from grassland

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

White, D. J., Wilkinson, J. M. and Wilkins, R. J. 1983. Support energy use in animal production from grassland. in: Corrall, A. J. (ed.) Efficient Grassland Farming, Proceedings of the Ninth General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, British Grassland Society (BGS) Occasional Symposium No 14 British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 33-42

Responsible use of support energy in food production

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Morris, R. M., Thomson, A., Walsingham, J. M., Wilkins, R. J. and Edmunds, H. 1983. Responsible use of support energy in food production. in: Wilkinson, J. M. (ed.) Responsible Agriculture (Report of the Inaugural Conference of the Society for the Responsible Use of Resources in Agriculture and on the Land, Bore Place Farm and Hadlow College of Agriculture, 6-7 April 1983) (RURAL Report No 1) pp. 17-42

Interrelationships between pattern of fermentation during ensilage and initial crop composition

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkinson, J. M., Chapman, P. F., Wilkins, R. J. and Wilson, R. F. 1983. Interrelationships between pattern of fermentation during ensilage and initial crop composition. Smith, J. A. and Hays, V. W. (ed.) Proceedings of XIVth International Grassland Congress, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 15-24 June 1981. Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado. pp. 631-634

Impact on energy budgets in grassland production and conservation of possible production of energy from biomass crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1983. Impact on energy budgets in grassland production and conservation of possible production of energy from biomass crops. Smith, J. A. and Hays, V. W. (ed.) Proceedings of XIVth International Grassland Congress, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 15-24 June 1981. Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado. pp. 846-849

Grass N-white clover to come back

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Wilkins, R. J. 1983. Grass N-white clover to come back. Big Farm Management. (September), p. 12 & 17.

Effects of treading and the return of excreta on a perennial ryegrass-white clover sward defoliated by continuously-grazing sheep

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Curll, M. L. and Wilkins, R. J. 1983. Effects of treading and the return of excreta on a perennial ryegrass-white clover sward defoliated by continuously-grazing sheep. Smith, J. A. and Hays, V. W. (ed.) Proceedings of XIVth International Grassland Congress, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 15-24 June 1981. Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado. pp. 849-852

The permanent grassland division at North Wyke

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1982. The permanent grassland division at North Wyke. Annual Report 1981, Grassland Research Institute, Hurley. pp. 112-118

The effects of integration of conservation and grazing on the composition and productivity of grass-clover swards

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Wilkins, R. J. 1982. The effects of integration of conservation and grazing on the composition and productivity of grass-clover swards. The Efficiency of N-Utilization by Grass and Legume and on Grass/Clover Sward, Proceedings of EEC Workshop, FAL-Braunschweig (FRG), Institute of Grassland and Forage Research, 8-9 June 1982. pp. 70-72

The effect of paraformaldehyde on the fermentation quality and feeding value of ryegrass and lucerne silages

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, J. E., Wilkins, R. J. and Wilson, R. F. 1982. The effect of paraformaldehyde on the fermentation quality and feeding value of ryegrass and lucerne silages. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 99 (3), pp. 465-470. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600031117

Improving forage quality by processing

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1982. Improving forage quality by processing. in: Hacker, J. B. (ed.) Nutritional Limits to Animal Production from Pastures (Proceedings of an International Symposium held at St Lucia, Queensland, Australia, 24-28 August 1981) CSIRO Division, Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux, Farnham Royal, UK. pp. 399-408

Frequency and severity of defoliation of grass and clover by sheep at different stocking rates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Curll, M. L. and Wilkins, R. J. 1982. Frequency and severity of defoliation of grass and clover by sheep at different stocking rates. Grass and Forage Science. 37, pp. 291-297.

Forage protein conservation and utilization: concluding remarks

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wilkins, R. J. 1982. Forage protein conservation and utilization: concluding remarks. in: Griffiths, T. W. and Maguire, M. F. (ed.) Forage Protein Conservation and Utilization Commission of the European Communities. pp. 241-247

Red clover conservation and nutritive value

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Thomson, D. J. and Wilkins, R. J. 1975. Red clover conservation and nutritive value. The production and utilisation of red clover. GRI/ADAS Symposium, 1975. Grassland Research Institute (GRI), Hurley. pp. 16-18