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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Organic Research Centre@organicrescent.bsky.social · last mo.

Weeds, wheat, worms and walnuts 🌱🪱🌰 Our August E-Bulletin is out! https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-august2026

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Organic Growers Alliance@ogagrowers.bsky.social · last mo.

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/

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?...

ORC welcomes the news that an Organic Action Plan for England #OAPE is on its way, and reflects on why Organic Action Plans are so important. @riverford.bsky.social #organicfarming https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/news/towards-an-english-organic-action-plan/

Towards an English Organic Action Plan - The Organic Research Centre

Julia Cooper and the English Organic Forum met Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP at Riverford's Sacrewell farm for encouraging discussion about an Organic Action Plan for England.

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Organic Growers Alliance@ogagrowers.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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

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

YouTube video by Organic Growers Alliance

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UK looks to relax planning rules for factory farms after industry lobbying - documents chronicle years-long campaign to make it easier to build intensive livestock units Story by @zdboren.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK looks to relax planning rules for factory farms after industry lobbying

Exclusive: documents chronicle years-long campaign to make it easier to build intensive livestock units

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I received mine yesterday! Always great to see hard copies of projects I've worked on!

Agricology@agricology.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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...

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/

Great news to wake up to! 😊✅

The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 7mo ago

Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚

Organic farming and agroforestry in SFI, on-farm composting 💩, farmer 🌳champions and more! Our February E-bulletin is out! #organicfarming https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-february2026

💻#RotationsForFieldVegetables Hub Last month we launched our new curated learning space bringing together the very best: 🧑‍🌾Farmer case studies 📹Videos & webinars 🧰Digital tools 📖Research & science 🔗 Visit the Rotations Hub now: agricology.co.uk/resource/rot... @philsumption.bsky.social

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...

We have picked out some highlights of @orfc.bsky.social #ORFC26 from an #organicfarming perspective with links to videos and recordings: https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/news/orfc26-an-organic-perspective/

Great to see Lee Holdstock of the Soil Association talking about our 'very excellent report' at #Biofach in the 'European Market for Organic Food' session. Read it here: https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/resources/resource-library/marketing-organic-consumer-insights-report/ #organicfarming

Nice to see Susanne Padel (ex of this parish) chairing the 'European Market for Organic Food' session at #Biofach 2026. Data presented by FiBL The World of Organic Agriculture https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1861-organic-world-2026

Wow! More people are employed in the organic sector in Germany than in the car industry! #Biofach #organicfarming

👀Look Inside Our New Technical Guide: Rotations for Field Vegetables📖 Agricology's latest Tech Guide offers in-depth, experience-led guidance on designing and managing #CropRotations in #Horticulture. Read it now: ow.ly/Gtko50Y8Fi8 #Agroecology #RegenAg #Organic @philsumption.bsky.social

🤔Why are #CropRotations so important? They can help growers to: 🌱Suppress weeds ⚖️Balance fertility 🥕Boost productivity 🪲Fight pests & disease Learn how to design & implement effective #horticultural rotations with our new Tech Guide by @philsumption.bsky.social 🔗https://ow.ly/hiAR50Y5jVS

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...

🌱 Out now from Agricology #Rotations for Field Vegetables New Technical Guide by Phil Sumption on-farm video & online Resource Hub supporting growers to design resilient veg rotations and build #soilhealth.🐞#organicfarming Free, practical and grounded in real experience. https://ow.ly/8chJ50Y5MTi

Rotations for Field Vegetables – a new Technical Guide from Agricology - The Organic Research Centre

New Agricology Technical Guide and Hub support growers to strengthen field vegetable rotations and improve soil health

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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 ✏️

Great to see this over the line and out in the world! #organicfarming #OrganicGrower

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 Resource ➡️ Climate Resilience: a Guide for Growers 🌍 This booklet by Andy Dibben & Dan Burston for OGA & CSA Network offers info for growers looking to improve their #resilience & flexibility in the face of climate-based challenges. 🐞Read now: https://ow.ly/8Hbs50XW7rc

📢New Blog! Our #ORFC26 Reflections Alice Farmery, Janie Caldbeck & Phil Sumption from the Agricology team have joined forces to share their highlights & take-away ideas from across the conference. Read now ➡️ https://agricology.co.uk/blog/reflections-on-orfc-2026/ 📸@hedgehoghugh.bsky.social

Clare Whittle helps to kick off #ORFC26 "How can you break down the crap that surrounds you and make something better?" How can you be more dung beetle?"