AHDB are in the process of recruiting a number of new Monitor Farmers across England, Wales & Northern Ireland and are keen to have a better organic representation within the network.
Join the Agroecology Research Collaboration for this online workshop to ensure the priorities of agroecological farmers and growers are taken seriously by the research community.
Join the Soil Association and ADAS for a webinar to explore the pros and cons of facilitating farm trials; effective strategies to make it happen; and practical case studies to explore useful tools. This workshop will be very practical so if there are specific topics / tools / ideas you’d like to explore please let them know.
Join the Soil Association and ADAS for a webinar to explore the pros and cons of facilitating farm trials; effective strategies to make it happen; and practical case studies to explore useful tools. This workshop will be very practical so if there are specific topics / tools / ideas you’d like to explore please let them know.
Grower survey investigates if small-scale diverse horticultural systems (polycultures) can contribute to biodiversity and nature conservation in the wider landscape.
Lindsay Whistance reviews this FiBL technical guide which describes the natural relationship between the cow and her calf and draws conclusions for the species-appropriate rearing of calves.
Lucy MacLennan’s Christmas message 2023 with photo highlights of ORC’s year
The Organic Vegetable Grower by Phil Sumption is a practical guide for those growing, or wishing to grow, market and sell organic vegetables for a living.
OF&G’s white paper identifies how a three-fold increase in organic land use area would reduce total agriculture-related greenhouse gas emissions equal to the carbon sequestered by third of million acres of broadleaved woodland.
A Swiss research team has shown that inoculating soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides.