Re-Livestock – Animal Welfare Interview with Lindsay Whistance
Lindsay Whistance shares her insights into the link between animal welfare and resilience in livestock farming in this interview as part of the Re-Livestock project
Have your say over carbon emissions!
Our friends at AFN Network+ have developed a survey which aims to amplify the voices of farmers in the debate over climate change and carbon emissions. We urge you to take part – some fabulous prizes too!
ORC 2024 Annual Review: Another action-packed year
This has been another action-packed year for ORC, marked by a wealth of activity that has broadened our networks and opened up significant opportunities.
Regenerative agriculture – crop and soils research priorities and knowledge gaps identified
Crop and Soil Science Research Priorities and Knowledge Gaps with a Regenerative Agriculture Focus – it’s a wrap!
Joining the dots in Cornwall…
Report from a grower-led project to explore possibilities to develop a collaborative buying and distribution network in Cornwall
Green Friday
As an antidote to Black Friday, we suggest a few ethical alternatives to support our friends in the organic and agroecological community…
Roger Hitchings
We are very sad to inform you that our dear friend and former colleague Roger Hitchings passed away on Monday 25th November after a short illness
Defra announce pause to agroforestry capital grants
Defra has paused applications for new capital grants for agroforestry due to overwhelming demand.
New Woodland Trust factsheets
Three new factsheets have been produced by the Woodland Trust with the help of ORC’s Lindsay Whistance.
IPM for reduced pesticide use – a steppingstone to organic? Or a threat?
ORC’s Head of Research Julia Cooper reflects on the politics and potential of reducing pesticide use and the implications for the organic sector