Previous UK government weakened pesticide safety limits in blow to consumer protection
Between 2022 and 2024 in the UK, safety limits on pesticide residues were weakened for 115 types of produce, says PAN-UK.
Marketing organic: Consumer insights report
Organic Research Centre and UK ORGANIC Release the Groundbreaking Consumer Insights Report 2024
Who are organic consumers, and what do they really think?
New toolkit from Better Food Traders draws out data and insights from ORC and UK Organic with tips for retailers marketing organic food
Organic September – why organic farming is important
In this CJS article marking Organic September, Phil Sumption sets out why organic farming is still important and relevant as we battle biodiversity and climate crises.
The potential for trees as fertilising crops
Insights from the Perennial Green Manures project: an innovative approach to fertilising cropland
Nature Notes by Tim Deane
Collection of Nature Notes written by pioneer organic grower Tim Deane are published
Back to basics with Organic September
As Organic September launches we focus on the underlying principles that guide organic farming
Trees and Livestock: a balancing act
The challenges and opportunities of balancing livestock and trees in the North of England.
Boosting availability of high quality organic seed: spring beans
Advancing organic agriculture: collaborative work in the LiveSeeding spring bean plot trials.
An update: agroforestry payments in England
We unpick Defra’s recent updates to the Sustainable Farming Incentive with the implications for agroforestry
Reflections on Carbon Calling
ORC’s Julia Cooper was inspired and energised by her regenerative weekend at Carbon Calling
Positive effects of intercrop yields in farms from across Europe depend on rainfall, crop composition, and management
New paper published with results from the Diversify Project on the performance of cereal and legume intercrops
Vicki Hird Joins Organic Research Centre as a Trustee
We are thrilled to announce that renowned environmentalist and campaigner, Vicki Hird, has joined the Organic Research Centre as a Trustee.
National Organic Conference: “Now the organic sector must act with purpose”
Report from OF&G’s 17th annual National Organic Conference (NOC), hosted by Tim May at the Kingsclere Estate in Hampshire
ORC at Groundswell 2024
ORC highlights from Groundswell 2024 including agroforestry, Wakelyns 30 years celebration, living mulches and regen ag research priorities
Agroforestry for food, net zero and biodiversity
ORC’s Christian Gossel reports back on the key messages from the 38th annual meeting of the Farm Woodland Forum
A letter to Steve Reed, Defra Secretary and Daniel Zeichner, Farming Minister
Dr Julia Cooper writes to the new Defra Secretary and Farming Minister, urging them to read ‘Six Inches of Soil’
Marketing of organic produce interviews
As part of our Marketing of Organics project we are looking to recruit participants for a survey on people’s organic buying habits. Can you help – either by signing up, or passing it on to others?
REFOREST at Carbon Calling
ORC will be at Carbon Calling 2-4 August in Cumbria running a workshop ‘Trees and Livestock: a balancing act’
Royal Agricultural Society honours Christine Watson
ORC Trustee Christine Watson has been elected to one of the UK’s most prestigious fellowships
Winners announced for the Young Organic Farmer/Grower of the Year Award 2024
Joint winners of the Young Organic Farmer/Grower of the Year 2024 announced: Adam Beer and Rita Oldenbourg from Pitney Farm Market Garden in Somerset and Chris Gospel: beef, sheep and arable farmer in Aberdeenshire.
Building up political will for organics and food security!
TP Organics has compiled key messages and concepts in support of organic farming and its role on fostering long-term food security in Europe
Young Organic Farmer/Grower of the Year Award finalists announced
Shortlist of nominees for ORC’s young Organic Farmer/Growerof the Year 2024 have been announced
Agroforestry – regenerating landscapes and diversifying production in Europe
Researchers from ORC recently attended the European Agroforestry Federation Conference in Brno