Category: News

This Farm Carbon Toolkit case study looks at Dr Lindsay Whistance’s research, which examines some of the ways trees positively contribute to livestock farming systems.

The OrganicAdviceNetwork project is launching a new Online Basic Course on the core principles and practices of organic farming and advice.

In this Farmer Focus article from Direct Driller John Pawsey reflects on his sources of advice and information during his organic journey

Our researchers reflect on their key takeaways from Groundswell 2025

IFOAM Organics Europe says the proposal to safeguard CAP money only for area-based payments is unbalanced and unfit for a future-proof public policy.

New report rom Ben Raskin on the attitudes to, and impact of, part-time farming

Opportunity for a farm from the north of England to participate in a co-design workshop  at the Agroforestry Show in Hertfordshire on 10th and 11th September.

ORC’s Lindsay Whistance has written this article on shelterbelts that featured in the National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Farmer magazine last month.

A legal action has been launched by Beyond GM against the UK government over new regulations that remove labelling requirements for some genetically modified organisms

Soil Association seeks farmer views on challenges to profitability for Defra review

The Organic Field Days in Germany provide a biennial meeting point for organic farmers in Germany. Phil Sumption reports from the 2025 event which had the theme of Water.

Join us in the agroforestry tent at Groundswell 2-3 July.

Talking GreenGrass: ORC working to reduce nitrogen fertiliser use in dairy farming

Giulia Zoe Kessous blogs on an inspiring day on the Fraser’s farm in Yorkshire exploring living mulches and discussing regenerative organic approaches

Unlock your farm’s potential with trees! 🌳 Visit the Agroforestry Tent at Groundswell for FREE, bespoke 1-2-1 design clinics.

We welcome Alice Farmery, Agricology’s new Content and Engagement Officer and Giulia Zoe Kessous, ORC’s New Assistant Researcher – Crops & Agronomy! 

Philippa Hall blogs about the Green Farm Collective Conference and the Feed the Soil project

Great news for health and the environment as UK government commits to following EU existing and future pesticide standards in reset deal.

Philippa Hall reflects on the 5th Agroforestry Open Weekend at Wakelyns in Suffolk.

In National Hedgerow Week we highlight our work to ensure that hedgerows are recognised, valued and an integral part of farm and rural economies.

Agricology has launched a new podcast series ‘To till or not to till’ featuring Mark Measures and Julia Cooper.

Friends of the Earth report says while the chemical industry promotes no-till as ‘regenerative,’ USDA data prove its reliance (in the USA) on toxic pesticides

We welcome Dr. Catriona Willoughby who joins us as our new Soil Science & Agronomy Post-Doctoral Research Associate.

We thank Professor Christine Watson for her contributions to ORC’s work as she steps down as a trustee after 8 years of service.