I have written a blog for @organicrescent.bsky.social which is the first of a new series reflecting on past ORC work and achievements. This one on a great collaborative & participatory research project led by @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social #organicfarming www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...

The wisdom of the weeder - The Organic Research Centre

Phil Sumption blogs about a pioneering project on organic weed management that brought farmers, researchers and stakeholders together.

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Coming soon - great looking farm walk at Ben Vista CSA www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integrated...

Integrated Pest Management: Agroecological Market Garden

Encouraging helpful predatory insects, planting sacrificial plants, optimising soil health all help strive towards a balanced system

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The Autumn #OrganicGrower is at the printers! Many thanks to all our contributors and the editorial team. Big thanks to Erin Evans #ShillingfordOrganics for the cover photo. The magazine will mail out to OGA members soon. If not a member you can join here organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/join-oga/

Proud to be one of the organisations signing this letter 👇

The Food Foundation@foodfoundation.bsky.social · 2mo ago

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 from across sectors have 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 to increase national food security and improve our health Read the letter ➔ foodfoundation.org.uk/news/food-in... Will you join our call? #GoodFoodBill

Neutrality is not enough: why anti-racism matters in food and farming A recent webinar for Sustain and Eating Better members explored the challenge of far-right narratives becoming more visible across communities and in food and farming spaces. www.sustainweb.org/blogs/jul26-...

Neutrality is not enough: why anti-racism matters in food and farming | Sustain

A recent webinar for Sustain and Eating Better members explored the challenge of far-right narratives becoming more visible across communities and in food and farming spaces.

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If you can buy shares, do. Any support is welcome. Please spread the word - Wakelyns is too important to lose. It shines a light to the potential future of farming. #savewakelyns

Organic Research Centre@organicrescent.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Help save Wakelyns! The iconic Wakelyns site is at risk of being sold without your help. Be part of this exciting new chapter and help secure Wakelyns for future generations by buying shares in the Wakelyns Community Benefit Society or donating. https://ow.ly/P6IW50ZiMsA #savewakelyns #agroforestry

We will be at #Groundswell2026 @jakedrum.bsky.social as part of an 'Agroecology Tent' (Stalls A53-A55) with @csanetworkuk.bsky.social @landworkersuk.bsky.social Ecological Land Coop, @landmatchengland.bsky.social & the UK Fruit & Veg Coalition Do come over & say hello.

Our June newsletter is out! Loads of news in this one - including The Organic Grower Podcast, policy news, calls for contributions, events and more! #organicfarming mailchi.mp/114571708a83...

We are collecting your experiences of integrating laying hens into vegetable and/or fruit/agroforestry systems for a feature in the Organic Grower. What are the pros and cons and top tips for making it a success? - Please respond before August 1st 2026 - us.list-manage.com/10FXsbxcj0L?...

Great news! 🍾🥂

Beyond GM@beyond-gm.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're celebrating! 🎉🎉 We've had a significant win in our high court challenge the precision bred GMO regulations. The court has ruled that the Defra Minister's decision not to label PBOs in the food chain was unlawful! Read the full story: beyond-gm.org/victory-high...

The Summer #OrganicGrower magazine is on its way! Just sent to Seacourt Ltd and paper copies (and digital versions) will be with OGA members soon! Loads in this one! #biochar #soilhealth #composttea #peatfree #IPM #solidaritypricing #payitforward #organicfarming

Great opportunity for young growers interested in #organicseed production and/or breeding

IFOAM Organics Europe@organicseurope.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🌱 Interested in #OrganicPlantBreeding? Join the #LiveSeeding Summer School 2026 in Valencia 🇪🇸 on 13-17 July to explore participatory approaches & sustainable seed systems. ⏳ Pre-register by 8 May 👉 https://liveseeding.eu/liveseeding-summer-school-2026-registrations-are-open/ #OrganicSeeds

Are you a veg grower interested in... 🥬Natural #pestmanagement strategies? 🪱Building resilience that starts the soil? 🥕Planning disease-proof crop rotations? Check out this @ogagrowers.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social webinar summary & recording now. ➡️ ow.ly/mrj250YKm6Q

Well, they are finally here! The Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Universal Actions were launched on 1st Jan & the Optional and Collaborative actions are now available. This is good news for Welsh growers. Tony Little explains. organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/welsh-govt-l...

THIS THURSDAY! Sustain hosts a conversation on the barriers and opportunities for producers to supply children with healthy and climate friendly local produce in schools. Join us: www.sustainweb.org/events/mar26...

If you missed the webinar 'How to Start a Market Garden' with Kate Collyns and @philsumption.bsky.social the other night you can watch it here #organicfarming youtu.be/FzYJqokIAIM?...

How to start a market garden - with Kate Collyns

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At #BIOFACH2026, youth and innovation were at the heart of the conversation. 🌱 Our colleague Helene Schmutzler caught up with inspiring young organic entrepreneurs. Watch the video - and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations in the coming weeks! #OEYN #OrganicYouth

Our new Rotations for Field Vegetables Technical Guide mailed out with the Spring #OrganicGrower magazine to 550 @ogagrowers.bsky.social members

News from our recent AGM in Leeds - Seed Conversations, farm visits and more! #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming #organicseed organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-agm-enjo...

OGA AGM enjoys Yorkshire hospitality - March 2026 - Organic Growers Alliance

For the 2026 OGA-AGM we enjoyed warm hospitality at the Quaker Meeting House, Leeds. They provided all organic teas, coffees, milk and biscuits. They also gave us full access to their kitchens and the...

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🔦Event Spotlight: How to Start a Market Garden 👩‍🌾 Thinking about setting up a veg growing business? Learn about the challenges & rewards of commercial market gardening at this @ogagrowers.bsky.social webinar on 25/3 with Kate Collyns & @philsumption.bsky.social 🥬 Tickets here: ow.ly/CYiV50YrfqE

It's our AGM on Friday in Leeds. If you can't make it you are welcome to join online from 1.45pm GMT. It may be possible to join in the panel discussion on 'Seeds; Sourcing, saving and sharing' that will follow the conclusion of the business. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/organic-gr...

Join OGA for this webinar with Kate Collyns on the challenges and rewards of starting a sustainable vegetable growing business. Wednesday, Mar 25 7-8.30 GMT www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oga-webina...

Our Spring #OrganicGrower is approved to print. OGA members can expect theirs soon! Also in the mailing will be this great new Rotations for Field Vegetables Technical Guide from @agricology.bsky.social - another benefit for being an OGA member organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/join-oga/

Our February news is out! “My salad days, When I was green in judgment: cold in blood“ - Cleopatra in Shakespeare’s Antony & Cleopatra. #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/0e3ff8f3f6f4...

New #OrganicGrower Podcast OGPod 35: Plant Sale Q&A. James responds to questions about running a plant sale as an add-on to a veg growing enterprise, based on his experience of developing a profitable plant sale enterprise at Cotswold Market Garden/Conygree Farm. www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...

🔦Event Spotlight - #IPM in Action: From Research to Practice in Horticulture Don't miss this exciting webinar from @thesoilassociation.bsky.social @soilassocscot.bsky.social & @ogagrowers.bsky.social on building a balanced IPM system that delivers REAL results. 📆https://shorturl.at/HAk4C

We need to raise funds to secure the development of the Organic Growers Alliance, and build greater strength across the organic movement. #OrganicFarming We have the promise of £5,000 if our members, friends, and supporters will match it. organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-fundrais...

Check out the latest #OrganicGrower podcast. In this episode, James talks to Dan Betterton of The Kitchen Garden People, based at @realfarmed.bsky.social Oxfordshire. www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...

OGA members will receive a hard copy of this fab new guide with their next #OrganicGrower magazine.

Agricology@agricology.bsky.social · 8mo ago

📢OUT NOW - Rotations for Field Vegetables 🌱 We’ve launched a new resource collection to support #Organic, #Agroecological & #Regenerative growers at all stages in their #CropRotation journey.👨‍🌾 Explore the FREE Tech Guide, video & Hub🔗https://ow.ly/hiAR50Y5jVS @philsumption.bsky.social ✏️

New polling among our members shows that farmers growing non-cereal crops are seeing real benefits: healthier soils, more resilient farm businesses and more diverse income streams. But many farmers face practical barriers that make it hard to take the leap.🥕🫘 👉 www.nffn.org.uk/news/growing...