Category: News and events

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GM Freeze has written to newly appointed officials at Defra urging them to review the legislation and draft guidance in relation to new GMOs.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

Join the Soil Association for a packed day of inspiring talks and networking.

Free Soil Association webinar exploring how soil moisture probes and on-farm weather stations can help you fine-tune irrigation and day-to-day crop management decisions.

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

Soil Association day event at Balcaskie Estate, Fife, with an inspiring programme of talks, workshops and discussions dedicated to driving organic in Scotland

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 #ORFC26 8-9 Jan 2026
in-person or online to connect with a global community who share your vision of a fairer food & farming system

Soil Association webinar for farmers or growers to find out more about the Organic Conversion Scheme in Wales, which is currently open for applications.

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

Part two of two. Land matching webinar for those with landholders interested in partnerships.

Part one of two. Land matching webinar for those looking for land.

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