RELU Scale Summary Report
SCALE does matter. Organic farming delivers the goods.
English OCIS to close
Defra has announced the closure of the Organic Conversion Information Service when the present contract expires at the end of March 2011
Facing up to farming’s challenges
Conference to debate CAP Reform, ethical food marketing and innovations in farming practice
Scientific evidence supports the use of crop diversity
A review paper published this month (Mar 2011) found “overwhelming” evidence that diverse plant communities are more productive than simple monocultures.
IFOAM has published new report on systems approach
The IFOAM EU group has published a new dossier “ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING: A system approach to meet the sustainability challenge”. ORC’s Susanne Padel and Nic Lampkin” contributed the introduction chapter
Extraordinary sprouting broccoli
In a year which has seen many overwintering sprouting broccoli crops fall victim to harsh winter conditions, the sprouting broccoli field at Wakelyns Agroforestry in Suffolk offers a visual feast: an array of multicoloured plants with an intriguing history. This is a trial which could open new doors for growers.
Pruning of Top Fruit Orchards - Devon
A workshop to demonstrate basic pruning and management techniques
Join us to make worms smile - Devon
How can farmers enhance soil life? Will improved management of the soil ecosystem benefit farmers?
Join us to make worms smile - Cirencester
How can farmers enhance soil life? Will improved management of the soil ecosystem benefit farmers?
Agroforestry Survey
If you are a producer you can now take part in our short online survey on the extent to which UK producers currently use the woody components on their land.
Join us to make worms smile - Chester
How can farmers enhance soil life? Will improved management of the soil ecosystem benefit farmers?
Lower Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance
A study published this month in Environmental Health Perspectives has found lower antibiotic resistance on newly organic farms compared to conventional farms in the US…
Join us to make worms smile - Cornwall
How can farmers enhance soil life? Will improved management of the soil ecosystem benefit farmers?
Bluetongue update
Bluetongue serotype 1 (BTV-1) has now spread across France as close to the UK as Brittany…
Bulletin 103 published
The new issue of the ORC Bulletin has been published…
IBERS Impacts of organic farming in the uplands
The latest research results on the impacts of organic farming in the uplands will be presented at
Organic Producer Conference (17th and 18th)
Supporting the best practice application of organic and …
Sustainability E-Learning Course
Call for students interested in Sustainability and E-learning
Guided farm trail walk
We are holding a guided walk around our beautiful farm trail…
OCW Production or Preservation Conference
Entitled Production or Preservation, Organic Centre Wales’ annual conference will be back…
Government closes ACOS
The Coalition Government has today confirmed that…
Agro-forestry workshop in South Devon
This is a unique opportunity to meet with the UK leaders in agro-forestry research and practice…
Recognition of Sacrifices and Commitment
On Friday 16th July, Bernward Geier, former Director of IFOAM, presented ORC with …
Organic open day
Join staff at ORC for a technical open day