Feed the Soil at Groundswell 2026
The Feed the Soil team answer composting questions in the Soil Medic Tent at Groundswell
Biochar in agriculture – climate potential and practical evidence from a long-term field trial
Climate Farm Demo webinar presenting results from long-term trials of biochar on an organic farm in Switzerland.
Accelerating sustainable and diverse food systems through participatory organic plant breeding
The LiveSeeding Summer School brought together farmers, breeders, researchers, advisors and students to explore participatory and innovative approaches to organic plant breeding.
Dean Organic Fund seeks fresh applications
The Dean Organic Fund which offers support for organic and agroecological farmers, via bespoke interest-free and unsecured loans of up to £25,000 is seeking fresh applications.
Emma Reynolds confirms the government’s commitment to an Organic Action Plan for England
The Secretary of State for Environment confirmed the government’s commitment to an Organic Action Plan for England at Groundswell on Thursday.
Organic Innovation Days 2026
Join TP Organics in Brussels for two days of inspiring discussions, practical workshops and valuable networking opportunities.
Wakelyns is raising £1 million to secure its future
Wakelyns is at risk of being sold without your help. Be part of this exciting new chapter and help secure Wakelyns for future generations
Mud, machinery, and multi-species swards
Philippa Hall blogs about ORC’s first visit to the Royal Welsh Grassland event and the response to the GreenGrass project.
Organic farming outperforms other assurance schemes, major Defra-backed review finds
Organic farming delivers consistent environmental benefits across key indicators, including biodiversity, soil health and reduced chemical use according to new ORC Review for Defra
New Genomic Techniques (NGTs): New European Legislation
Legislation that exempts so-called NGTs from risk assessment procedures and traceability and consumer labelling requirements was adopted by the European Parliament and Council
Inside Defra’s EAP Review: Key Learnings for the Organic Sector
Join this Soil Association and ORC webinar reviewing the evidence for certified organic farming’s contribution to environmental outcomes.
Strengthening the resilience of upland livestock farming through agroforestry
Gowbarrow Hall Farm secures ADOPT funding for upland agroforestry innovation, with ORC as research partner
Marketing Organic: What You Can Say
Join Niamh Noone, Head of Marketing & Communications at Soil Association Certification, for the relaunch of Marketing Organic: What You Can Say guide.
Towards an English Organic Action Plan
Julia Cooper and the English Organic Forum met Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP at Riverford’s Sacrewell farm for encouraging discussions about an Organic Action Plan for England.
ADOPT: new funding rounds open
With new funding rounds now open, farmers and growers have another opportunity to apply for support through the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) Fund.
Strategies to replace soybean as main protein source in pig nutrition: Legumes and insects
Re-Livestock webinar will explore innovative approaches that contribute to lowering the carbon footprint of pig production while also supporting circular economy principles.
ADAS Summer Open Day with AHDB
Join ADAS and AHDB at Hereford Monitor Farm, Garnstone Farms, to see plot demonstrations and discuss crop nutrition, weed control and disease management.
Can you help assess sustainability across the organic food supply chain?
Please spare 10-15 minutes to ensure sustainability assessment tools are practical and relevant
On-farm biostimulants and closed-loop soil health
Explore farm-made biostimulants and closed-loop soil health at scale at this Soil Association event at Pollybell Farm.
Diversification, integration and participation – Let’s Liberate Diversity!
Julia Cooper attended the 15th Let’s Liberate Diversity! Forum in Scandicci near Florence.
Agroforestry Open Weekend at Wakelyns 2026
Report from the recent Agroforestry Open Weekend at Wakelyns
Organics Europe Youth Days 2026 in Germany
The third Organics Europe Youth Days in Germany will bring together young people from across Europe who are passionate about organic agriculture, sustainability and food systems.
Where there’s a Will there’s a way
We say goodbye and thank you to Will Simonson who has had a huge impact on ORC and UK agroforestry over the last five and a half years
Farmers are tree health heroes!
Blog from Berglind Karlsdóttir at Forest Research on the Farmer action for tree resilience project