Local food systems can be more resilient to shocks and inflation
Sustain calls for local food systems to be prioritised following ORC review of evidence of their economic benefits
What’s next for Organic dairy?
Join the organic dairy sector for an on-farm conference, bringing together farmers and professionals from across the supply chain for a day of insight, discussion, and practical learning.
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) & Organic Horticulture
This OGA webinar will be looking at how to approach the SFI application through the lens of organic horticulture.
Farewell to Lucy MacLennan and welcome to Lizzie Sagoo
We say farewell and thank you to Lucy MacLennan who moves on after 6 years and welcome Lizzie Sagoo who steps in as ORC’s new Director
Glyphosate use in UK farming increases by 1,000% since 1990
“The UK’s glyphosate addiction has spiralled out of control” Nick Mole, Policy Officer, PAN UK
LiveSeeding Summer School 2026 – Registrations are open!
The LiveSeeding Summer School 2026 offers a 5-day training bringing together farmers, breeders, researchers, advisors and students to explore participatory and innovative approaches to organic plant breeding.
Yatesbury Farm Open Day
Join Richard Gantlett for a day on Yatesbury House Farm; walks, talks and delicious lunch. Including North Wessex Downs organic programme.
Groundswell 2026
ORC are once more partners in the Agroforestry Tent. Book your agroforestry design session now!
Farm Woodland Forum annual meeting 2026
Farm Woodland Forum’s annual meet-up includes a visit to Little Hidden Farm
Cover crops: Their role in climate change mitigation and practical application
Naturland webinar on effects of cover crops on organic matter increase and carbon sequestration and successful implementation at farm level in Poland and Germany
The Organic Growers Gathering 2026
The 4th Organic Growers Gathering will be hosted by the inspiring Sandy Lane Farm in Oxfordshire.
Weather Wise Farming: for livestock health and welfare
Nature Friendly Farming Network and Woodland Trust partnered webinar with ORC’s Lindsay Whistance
New Tree Fodder Technical Guide and Hub from Agricology
New Agricology Technical Guide and Hub explore the role of tree fodder in resilient farming systems
More organic in schools can work for children and farmers, and help build UK resilience
Bridging the Gap report shows how school meal programmes that invest in organic can support regional supply chains, keep profits circulating locally and reduce climate impacts of food production.
Bridging the Gap: How to make school food work for children, farmers and planet
Sustain hosts a conversation on the barriers and opportunities for producers to supply children with healthy and climate friendly local produce in schools.
Permaculture, People and Poultry: ORFC in the Field at Henbant
Join ORFC in the Field this May at 80-acre permaculture farm Henbant, North Wales
New 2026 version – Wakelyns Agroforestry: Resilience through diversity
This revised edition of Resilience Through Diversity celebrates the work of Martin and Ann Wolfe with ORC includes updates to the evolving community of stacked enterprises at Wakelyns.
How can the nature-based solutions approach help build sustainable food systems?
ORC presents at IEEP Workshop on Nature-based Solutions in Brussels
How to make farms tree-friendly and boost food production
New research from the Universiy of Reading with ORC’s Colin Tosh found that a key barrier to adopting agroforestry is that farmers don’t have the knowledge needed to implement and manage it.
OrganicAdviceNetwork Cross Visits
The OrganicAdviceNetwork has announced a programme of European cross visits for 2026 – a unique opportunity to gain insights into innovative organic farming practices.
Going Organic: Practical Steps for Dairy Farmers
Join the Soil Association webinar to learn about organic conversion and practical organic dairy farming with expert advisors and farmers.
SFI26 Explained: A Practical Guide for Organic and Non-Organic Farmers
A Soil Association Exchange webinar on SFI26 options, application planning for organic and non-organic farmers, plus capital grant funding opportunities
Using bokashi in animal production systems
Join Innovative Farmers to discuss the use of bokashi manure treatment in housed cattle systems
Soil To Slice Conference
Join The Green Farm Collective for an inspiring day exploring how regenerative agriculture can transform the entire food journey — from farmer to baker to consumer.