What is polyculture’s contribution to biodiversity?
Grower survey investigates if small-scale diverse horticultural systems (polycultures) can contribute to biodiversity and nature conservation in the wider landscape.
Cow-reared calf husbandry in dairy farming
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.
Season’s greetings from our CEO
Lucy MacLennan’s Christmas message 2023 with photo highlights of ORC’s year
The Organic Vegetable Grower
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 white paper highlights benefits of 10% organic English farmed area
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.
Inoculation against diseased fields
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.
LiveSeeding meets up in Poland
Isabel Mackintosh and Charlotte Bickler blog reflect on the first year of LiveSeeding and the second annual meeting in Poznań, Poland
Natural Capital opportunities for farmers – survey
Short survey investigating the barriers to small and medium size farms developing natural capital projects
Organic for All – a new vision for organic in the UK
ORC welcomes the Soil Association’s timely announcement of their new vision for organic in the UK – Organic for All and we offer our full support to ensure the success of the organic sector.
New Genetic Techniques: No Science no safety
European organic movement fights to keep organic production free from gene editing technologies.