New research and publications available: Rapid Evidence Assessment on UK plant and soil science research with a regenerative agriculture focus
Mapping the research landscape of Regen Ag in cropping systems – full report is out.
Winner announced for Young Organic Farmer/Grower of the Year Award
Organic Research Centre (ORC) has named Norfolk farm manager Alex Parkinson as winner of its Young Organic Farmer/ Grower of the Year (YOFY) Award 2022/23 today (4th July 2023).
New report explains why UK farmers still aren’t planting trees on their land
Organic Research Centre builds on research focus with the appointment of Dr Will Simonson
Growing an organic partnership
ORC begins collaboration with the Royal Agricultural University (RAU)
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has agreed a collaborative partnership with the Organic Research Centre in Cirencester (ORC) to expand industry links and research and teaching opportunities.
Tim Bennett is the new Chair of ORC
Former NFU president takes on chairmanship of Organic Research Centre
Organic Research Centre starts 40th year at new headquarters
ORC is now operational from Trent Lodge in Cirencester.
Organic Research Centre appoints Lucy MacLennan as new CEO
The Organic Research Centre (ORC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nuffield Scholar Lucy MacLennan as its new CEO
In adversity, what are farmers doing to be more resilient?
Opportunities, barriers and constraints in organic techniques helping to improve the sustainability of conventional farming
Transitions to Agroecological Systems: Farmers’ Experience
New report sheds light on how UK farming can meet the sustainability challenge
Big opportunity for UK Organic
Development of new UK agricutural policy will be critical
Tipping point in agricultural production
New study identifies that developing countries are winning the sustainable Intensification race
OK-Net EcoFeed for 100% organic feed
Changes to EU organic regulation triggers ‘grow local’ research for feeding pigs and poultry
Organic pioneer receives first Oak Award
Congratulations to Susie Hewson of Natracare
Government support needed for agroforestry
Parliamentary wake up call for putting trees at the heart of agriculture
ORC awarded two new research projects by Defra
ORC investigates how organic ideas can help make UK farming a world leader
Generous legacy offers financial support to organic sector
Launch of Dean Organic Fund at Oxford Real Farming Conference
Wake up to Organic at ORC
Local research farm offers free organic breakfast to celebrate ‘Wake up to Organic’
Organic farming for a Green Brexit
Government urged to commit to expanding organic food and farming to ensure a Green Brexit
Future for UK organic farming debated at Congress in Rugby
‘Going for Growth’ is the theme of this year’s UK Organic Congress held in Rugby on 15-16 November
Inspirational farmer-partner wanted for organic research farm
ORC wishes to appoint an inspirational share-farmer partner to manage its 80 ha Elm Farm in Berkshire from November 2018.
Seven new trustees share a passion for organic research
New appointments to ORC’s Council of Management