Organic Research Centre seeks new Chair of Council of Management
Open vacancy
IFOAM has published new report on systems approach
The IFOAM EU group has published a new dossier “ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING: A system approach to meet the sustainability challenge”. ORC’s Susanne Padel and Nic Lampkin” contributed the introduction chapter
Extraordinary sprouting broccoli
In a year which has seen many overwintering sprouting broccoli crops fall victim to harsh winter conditions, the sprouting broccoli field at Wakelyns Agroforestry in Suffolk offers a visual feast: an array of multicoloured plants with an intriguing history. This is a trial which could open new doors for growers.
Lower Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance
A study published this month in Environmental Health Perspectives has found lower antibiotic resistance on newly organic farms compared to conventional farms in the US…
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Organic Centre Wales wins bid and is now recruiting
ORW secures funds to provide better Organic Business Links
Shop local - save the planet
Shop local – save the planet. That’s the retail mantra of many greens and environmentalists. But is it true? It’s a question that researchers at Exeter University set out to answer. Their results, just published …
€18 Million EU research confirms organic claims
The five-year, €18 million research programme, part-funded by the EU, on the quality of organic and low input foods has come to a close…
New cash for bee research
At last…a boost in funding from Defra to help safeguard the nation’s bees…
Eco offices for ORC
ORC Elm Farm site refurbishment on track