Category: News

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

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Joining the dots in Cornwall…

Report from a grower-led project to explore possibilities to develop a collaborative buying and distribution network in Cornwall

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Green Friday

As an antidote to Black Friday, we suggest a few ethical alternatives to support our friends in the organic and agroecological community…

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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

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Defra announce pause to agroforestry capital grants

Defra has paused applications for new capital grants for agroforestry due to overwhelming demand.

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New Woodland Trust factsheets

Three new factsheets have been produced by the Woodland Trust with the help of ORC’s Lindsay Whistance.

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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

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