This article in Wicked Leeks by Nick Easen features an interview with ORC’s Charlotte Bickler.
Charlotte argues that the UK is stuck in a ‘chicken and egg’ cycle: without investment in agroecological and organic research, the sector cannot grow, yet limited demand is used to justify that lack of funding. She contrasts UK underinvestment with strong EU policy and research support, which has driven rapid growth in organic farming. She calls for better organisation across the agroecology movement to amplify its voice and believes targeted investment would unlock demand, resilience and wider public benefits.
