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Navigating Agroforestry futures in Europe

ReForest webinar for farmers, advisors, researchers, policymakers, and others on the practical applications of the FarmTree Tool

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The Organic Growers Gathering 2024

The 2nd Organic Growers Gathering at Hardwick Estate: Cultivating skills and knowledge within the organic growing community.

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Holme Lacy Farm Walk

Organic Arable are linking up with the Oper8 project to visit  Dan Seaborne at Hereford and Ludlow College, Holme Lacy Campus. The main theme of the event will be mixed systems for weed control and soil fertility

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The Agroecological Learning Collective (TALC) launches

ORC is part of TALC – a new UK-based collective of agroecological trainers, mentors, advisors, centres of learning and demonstration farms working together to share and deliver skills and knowledge.

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The Dung Beetle Conference 2024

Farm Carbon Toolkit’s conference on biodiverse farming takes the dung beetle as a a powerful proxy for soil health

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Emergent Generation gathering

The Emergent Generation gathering is for young people (18-35) passionate about agroecology and regenerative thinking. 

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Demonstrating Agroecology at Scale: Godminster Farm Event

Join the Soil Association for a tour of Godminster organic dairy farm to hear about the many nature and climate friendly practices that they have adopted.

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Agroforestry Open Weekend: Wakelyns

ORC were at Wakelyns – the home of agroforestry – for the Agroforestry Open Weekend and report on recent developments.

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Agroforestry design clinic at Groundswell

Interested in agroforestry? Come along to our free Agroforestry Design Clinic at Groundswell and get advice from the experts.

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Is organic food better for the planet?

Julia Cooper features on this AWE International podcast – and addresses the myths and mistrust around organic produce.

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Last chance to support our Feed The Soil appeal

To secure resources and sites for field testing for the Feed the Soil project we need to raise the final £20,000 by the end of May 2024!

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Potential Role of Trees on a Dartmoor Farm

Come along to this Woodland Trust day to learn more about how trees can be incorporated on farm.

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New updated version – Wakelyns Agroforestry: Resilience through diversity

Marking 30 years of agroforestry at Wakelyns, this revised edition of Resilience Through Diversity celebrates the work of Martin and Ann, fellow researchers from the Organic Research Centre and the wider research and Wakelyns community; as evolved and expanded by their son David Wolfe and his wife Amanda from 2020.

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The North would benefit most from new hedgerows, ORC research for CPRE reveals

ORC research for CPRE reveals which parts of England would benefit most from the creation of new hedgerows

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Feed The Soil appeal: There is still time to have your donation doubled and help combat soil degradation in the UK

Please help us reach our £100,000 target. Take advantage of your donation being doubled before the campaign ends at midday on Thursday 25th. 

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Groundswell 2024

Come and join ORC at the Regenerative Agriculture Show and Conference in Hertfordshire

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Agroforestry for food, net zero and biodiversity

The 2024 Farm Woodland Forum Meeting will bring together researchers and practitioners across the UK who are advancing the practice of agroforestry for food production, reducing farm-level net greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing biodiversity.

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Breckland Organics Farm Walk

Organic Arable and Oper8 project visit Breckland Organics, hosted by Chris Negus, to discuss weed management strategies

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Climate-resilient organic hops for sustainable beer

ORC is proud to have been part of the Innovative Farmers Organic hop varieties field lab which identified 3 varieties well-suited to organic systems

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Quantifying impacts of agroforestry on soil health

This spring REFOREST researchers have been assessing soil health in agroforestry systems using a range of practical measures.

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Let’s Discuss Organic, Regenerative agriculture: how is the term (mis)used and what to do about it?

This IFOAM Organics Europe webinar will discuss the relationship between organic and regenerative farming, how the term “regenerative” is (mis)used, and how to address it. 

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Emergent Generation Peak District Weekend

This  Emergent Generation meet-up in the Peak District is for young people (18-35) passionate about agroecology and regenerative thinking. It includes visits to two regenerative farms in Derbyshire. Come for one day or both!

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Don’t be so British!

We have extended the YOFGY application deadline to 10th May 2024. Apply or nominate someone now!

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Newly formed UK ORGANIC to spearhead revival of the sector

At its first annual conference, UK ORGANIC (formerly Organic Trade Board / OTB) set out its ambition to unite representatives across the supply chain to reenergise the organic sector and arrest the current volume decline the industry has been experiencing.

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