Category: Press Releases

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).

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New report explains why UK farmers still aren’t planting trees on their land

A Defra-funded systematic review by a team of progressive UK farming and woodland advocacy organisations points the way to increased adoption of agroforestry by farmers post-Brexit. An influential new report written by researchers at the…
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Organic Research Centre builds on research focus with the appointment of Dr Will Simonson

The Organic Research Centre (ORC) has announced the appointment of Dr Will Simonson as the new Head of Research.  Dr Simonson replaces Dr Bruce Pearce, who stepped down from the role last month after 21…
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Growing an organic partnership

A unique postgraduate course in Organic Farming is celebrating its 20th year at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). The MSc programme, run in an online format since 2002, is delivered by SRUC in partnership with the…
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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.

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Tim Bennett is the new Chair of ORC

Former NFU president takes on chairmanship of Organic Research Centre

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Organic Research Centre starts 40th year at new headquarters

ORC is now operational from Trent Lodge in Cirencester.

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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

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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

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Transitions to Agroecological Systems: Farmers’ Experience

New report sheds light on how UK farming can meet the sustainability challenge

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Big opportunity for UK Organic

Development of new UK agricutural policy will be critical

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Tipping point in agricultural production

New study identifies that developing countries are winning the sustainable Intensification race

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OK-Net EcoFeed for 100% organic feed

Changes to EU organic regulation triggers ‘grow local’ research for feeding pigs and poultry

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Organic pioneer receives first Oak Award

Congratulations to Susie Hewson of Natracare

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Government support needed for agroforestry

Parliamentary wake up call for putting trees at the heart of agriculture

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ORC awarded two new research projects by Defra

ORC investigates how organic ideas can help make UK farming a world leader

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Generous legacy offers financial support to organic sector

Launch of Dean Organic Fund at Oxford Real Farming Conference

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Wake up to Organic at ORC

Local research farm offers free organic breakfast to celebrate ‘Wake up to Organic’

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Organic farming for a Green Brexit

Government urged to commit to expanding organic food and farming to ensure a Green Brexit

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Stop the dock!

A new technical guide for reducing docks on farmland

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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

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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.

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Seven new trustees share a passion for organic research

New appointments to ORC’s Council of Management

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