Category: News

Our researchers look back at the highly successful Agroforestry Show which saw the emphasis shift from information to training

New Agroforestry Hub at Agricology provides inspiration and support for farming with trees

GM Freeze has written to newly appointed officials at Defra urging them to review the legislation and draft guidance in relation to new GMOs.

First published by the Soil Association in July 2019 the Agroforestry Handbook, has been updated

Series of 8 short videos from York University’s Fix our Food Project where they talk to members of the Yorkshire Grain Alliance

IFOAM Organics Europe has released the 2nd video of its #OrganicDelivers campaign highlighting the role of biodistricts in fostering more sustainable food systems across Europe.

New Centre for Forest Protection (CFP) e-learning module Reducing risks for resilient trees

Giulia Kessous writes on a cultivar testing and breeding initiative in Yorkshire, which could spark the growth of a diverse local grain food economy

IFOAM Organics Europe launches #OrganicDelivers campaign

The Organic Research Centre (ORC) will become part of the agricultural and environmental consultancy ADAS, effective from 1 September 2025.

Come and join us in the ReForest Training Hub at Agroforestry Show 2025 – your gateway to practical solutions and cutting-edge insights.

Join a two-part Land Matching Webinar Series led by abunda with Emergent Generation and RAAP (Regenerative Agriculture Accelerator Programme).

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.