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Support, represent, & promote organic growers following the principles & practices of the organic movement; to help organic & associated movements in the development of an equitable & healthy food system.
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The #OrganicGrower magazine winter issue is at the printers. Members will get theirs soon, plus a new guide for growers on Climate Resilience organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/join-oga/
November 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The #OrganicGrower magazine winter issue is at the printers. Members will get theirs soon, plus a new guide for growers on Climate Resilience organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/join-oga/
November 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We're in westminster for the official launch of the UK Fruit & Vegetable Coalition. UKFVC Chair, OGA‘s Steven Jacobs said:
“The UK’s organic, agroecological fruit & veg growers are already delivering multiple wins for health, climate, nature and the economy, but they need support." #organicfarming
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Can you help an @coventrycawr.bsky.social MSc student who's investigating pollinating insects e.g how management approaches such as planting attractant plants can be most effectively utilised and their pros and cons? He has set up a short survey for growers to complete

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Farmer Survey: Pollinators, Farming Practices & Conservation
Thank you for taking part in this study. This survey explores farmer attitudes, knowledge, and practices relating to pollinators on farmland. Your responses are anonymous and will contribute to MSc re...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Fantastic opportunity to train in agroecological horticulture 2025-2026!
'Pathways to Farming' starting on 7th November agroecologicalhorticulture.co.uk/training/
October 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Useful recording of @thesoilassociation.bsky.social webinar which explores the benefits of using soil moisture probes to understand moisture uptake by plants and how to utilise the information for irrigation scheduling and crop management decisions. youtu.be/vxJOXW0YNKA?...
Soil Moisture in Horticultural Systems - Soil Association - Webinar
YouTube video by The Soil Association Videos
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October 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Welcome to OGA's October News 2025
Ruby, ruby, ruby, ruby! Autumn leaves are a-falling, the harvest is bounteous, and the rains are… raining. #Organicfarming #OrganicGrower mailchi.mp/813ae4ebad11...
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We are running a feature on #clubroot in veg rotations in the next #OrganicGrower We want to hear growers' experiences whether you've had it or not, keeping it out, how you deal with it and advice to growers finding it on their land forms.gle/55f6dKp3Dj3g...
October 20, 2025 at 7:06 AM
OGA Review of the Season 2025! We are open for your entries for the Winter issue of The #OrganicGrower How was it for you? Top tips etc. forms.gle/n4Fdp8KSwfMs...
October 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Happy Birthday Nature Notes!🎂 One year ago we published this 'collated collection of beautifully subtle observations from the natural world, originally published as columns by Tim Deane for the #Organicgrower Magazine.' #Naturewriting #Devonbooks organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes/
September 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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📽️We're at Abbey Home Farm with the brilliant Andy Dibben, Rural Pod Media + Down to Earth Media to record our latest 'how-to' video - part of our upcoming tech guide 'Rotations for Field Veg' 🌱🥕.

Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to know when the video launches: ow.ly/v8KN50X1sOa
September 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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🌱Growers, smart water use matters more than ever

This webinar looks at how soil moisture probes & weather stations can transform irrigation decisions

John Taylor: Pollybell Farm
Peter White: Moisture Moisture Sense
With our head of hort Carolyn Coxe

15/10, 3pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1639854582...
September 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Read all the latest news from the OGA in our September newsletter #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3515bad37b12...
September 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Both of these fabulous books will be available from the @ogagrowers.bsky.social stand at the Organic Growers Gathering this weekend on special offers. All profits to OGA. Everyone’s a winner!
August 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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My #OrganicGrower has arrived! @ogagrowers.bsky.social Always a proud moment… Have you got yours yet?
August 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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It tells it like it is - from the pain of harvesting frozen leeks in winter to the joys that the miracles of the soil beneath our feet and the busyness of wildlife in the unfolding seasons can bring. Every grower should have one on their shelves and give them out as presents, too!
August 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Got yours yet? We'll be selling them at the #OrganicgrowersGathering Every book sold benefits the OGA
August 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Our packed August newsletter is here! A hard rain's gonna fall... #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3550e94e2bf1...
August 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New podcast out: James chats with Sinead Fenton of Aweside Farm about the the inspiring job she has done in building a business around organic edible flowers. www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...
OGPod Episode 30: Sinead Fenton and Aweside Farm - The Organic Grower Podcast
I speak with Sinead Fenton of Aweside Farm about the the inspiring job she has done in building a business around organic edible flowers. We get into all the nitty gritty of production methods, market...
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August 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Applications open for skills bootcamps at the Apricot Centre. Fully funded training in regenerative land-based systems in #Devon www.apricotcentre.co.uk/education-1

#agroecology
Education | The Apricot Centre - cultivating sustainability
www.apricotcentre.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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🧡 BREAKING: Historic win 🧡

The High Court of Justice of Galicia has ruled for the first time that authorities failing to properly address water pollution from industrial livestock are violating people's fundamental rights – and should be held accountable 🧵
July 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Bumper Summer/Autumn issue of The #OrganicGrower magazine is at the printers. It should doorstep in 10-14 days. Loads in this one on resilience, innovation, lean farming, Haskap berries and more! You need to be a member to get a hard copy #organicfarming organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/membership/
July 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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“Many regen farmers are doing good. But this particular issue opens them up to criticism. The starting point for the powers that be within the regen movement is to admit there's a glyphosate problem & say they want to address it. This would show good will” wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/features/the...
The glyphosate elephant in the regen room
Over the last thirty years glyphosate use on British farms has skyrocketed. Now it’s at the centre of a debate in regenerative agriculture.
wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We were disappointed that Nature Notes did not make the #WainwrightPrize longlist. We know it's a great book. People have been generous with their praise – and that’s a prize in itself. #Naturewriting organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes/
Nature Notes - Organic Growers Alliance
Tim Deane’s Nature Notes, which appeared in the Organic Grower magazine between 2009 and 2021, have now been revised and  collected in a single volume. Both light-hearted and informative, these are  h...
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July 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Read our July news! We want you - director recruitment. Training, funding, tillage, events, jobs and more. #Organicfarming us18.campaign-archive.com?u=f091ba3778...
July 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM