Organic Research Centre
@organicrescent.bsky.social
Established in 1980 as a charity, ORC has played a central role in the development organic food & farming research, knowledge exchange & policy. On 1 Sep 25 ORC joined UK agriculture & environmental consultancy @adasgroup.bsky.social a private ltd company.
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Agroforestry Show, Hub and Handbook, Sustainability of Organic Farms, Events and More! Our October E-Bulletin is out! mailchi.mp/organicresea...
Our November E-Bulletin is out! Taiwanese visit 🇹🇼, soil health indicators 🪱, silvo-pasture 🐄, events and more! https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-november2025
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Our November E-Bulletin is out! Taiwanese visit 🇹🇼, soil health indicators 🪱, silvo-pasture 🐄, events and more! https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-november2025
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🎂📰 November newsletter – OUT NOW
Fresh in subscribers’ inboxes and full of the latest ideas, events and resources from the world of sustainable and nature-friendly farming including our interactive 10 year anniversary timeline! 🎉🌱🌳
Catch up 👉https://tinyurl.com/38vm3cjb #10YearsOfAgricology
Fresh in subscribers’ inboxes and full of the latest ideas, events and resources from the world of sustainable and nature-friendly farming including our interactive 10 year anniversary timeline! 🎉🌱🌳
Catch up 👉https://tinyurl.com/38vm3cjb #10YearsOfAgricology
November 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🎂📰 November newsletter – OUT NOW
Fresh in subscribers’ inboxes and full of the latest ideas, events and resources from the world of sustainable and nature-friendly farming including our interactive 10 year anniversary timeline! 🎉🌱🌳
Catch up 👉https://tinyurl.com/38vm3cjb #10YearsOfAgricology
Fresh in subscribers’ inboxes and full of the latest ideas, events and resources from the world of sustainable and nature-friendly farming including our interactive 10 year anniversary timeline! 🎉🌱🌳
Catch up 👉https://tinyurl.com/38vm3cjb #10YearsOfAgricology
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Learn something new for @thetreecouncil.bsky.social's #NationalTreeWeek and catch up on talks from last month's webinar all 'aabout' Trees & Forest Biology!
@vilasjohn.bsky.social 🌳 👉 youtu.be/qfU_2hporAo?si=qyFiNL8EpUlOSLGJ
@drelunadiez.bsky.social 🧬👉 youtu.be/ef31SaHOIcc?si=DB9NxwxJNRPM_xzz
@vilasjohn.bsky.social 🌳 👉 youtu.be/qfU_2hporAo?si=qyFiNL8EpUlOSLGJ
@drelunadiez.bsky.social 🧬👉 youtu.be/ef31SaHOIcc?si=DB9NxwxJNRPM_xzz
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Learn something new for @thetreecouncil.bsky.social's #NationalTreeWeek and catch up on talks from last month's webinar all 'aabout' Trees & Forest Biology!
@vilasjohn.bsky.social 🌳 👉 youtu.be/qfU_2hporAo?si=qyFiNL8EpUlOSLGJ
@drelunadiez.bsky.social 🧬👉 youtu.be/ef31SaHOIcc?si=DB9NxwxJNRPM_xzz
@vilasjohn.bsky.social 🌳 👉 youtu.be/qfU_2hporAo?si=qyFiNL8EpUlOSLGJ
@drelunadiez.bsky.social 🧬👉 youtu.be/ef31SaHOIcc?si=DB9NxwxJNRPM_xzz
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Hold that veg! Good food for all can be done!
Over 2 years, 9 pilots across the UK bridged the gap between climate and nature-friendly food and people on low incomes.
Today, they gather in Westminster to share their stories. Stay tuned for full report out soon!
Over 2 years, 9 pilots across the UK bridged the gap between climate and nature-friendly food and people on low incomes.
Today, they gather in Westminster to share their stories. Stay tuned for full report out soon!
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Hold that veg! Good food for all can be done!
Over 2 years, 9 pilots across the UK bridged the gap between climate and nature-friendly food and people on low incomes.
Today, they gather in Westminster to share their stories. Stay tuned for full report out soon!
Over 2 years, 9 pilots across the UK bridged the gap between climate and nature-friendly food and people on low incomes.
Today, they gather in Westminster to share their stories. Stay tuned for full report out soon!
This week ORC’s Rowan Dumper-Pollard was at Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming #BridgingtheGap meet in Westminster. ORC has been contributing economic analysis to the project pilot, building a clearer picture of the benefits coming from more equitable, agroecological supply chains.
November 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This week ORC’s Rowan Dumper-Pollard was at Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming #BridgingtheGap meet in Westminster. ORC has been contributing economic analysis to the project pilot, building a clearer picture of the benefits coming from more equitable, agroecological supply chains.
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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
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
forms.gle/FDj5Q4jXLn9u...
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Working in plant health and want showcase your achievements? Then why not apply for our new Plant Health Professional Development Award!
Visit the award webpage to find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health...
#PlantHealth
Visit the award webpage to find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health...
#PlantHealth
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Working in plant health and want showcase your achievements? Then why not apply for our new Plant Health Professional Development Award!
Visit the award webpage to find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health...
#PlantHealth
Visit the award webpage to find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health...
#PlantHealth
Sadly, we can't offer a complimentary lunch for the online workshop 😉
🌳Tree Resilience Project Seeks Farmers for Paid #Research Opportunity 📝
Are you a farmer based in the North or East of England? If so, @organicrescent.bsky.social needs your help!
🥪Workshop participants will receive £100 & enjoy complimentary lunch.
More info: ow.ly/wSa150XpQPs
#Agroforestry
Are you a farmer based in the North or East of England? If so, @organicrescent.bsky.social needs your help!
🥪Workshop participants will receive £100 & enjoy complimentary lunch.
More info: ow.ly/wSa150XpQPs
#Agroforestry
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Sadly, we can't offer a complimentary lunch for the online workshop 😉
Help shape the future direction of the Progressive Farming Trust. PFT is recruiting up to four new volunteer Directors to join the Board and help strengthen the organisation. #organicfarming https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/progressive-farming-trust-is-looking-for-new-board-members/
Progressive Farming Trust is looking for new board members - The Organic Research Centre
The Progressive Farming Trust charity seeks new Directors to help strengthen the organisation
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November 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Help shape the future direction of the Progressive Farming Trust. PFT is recruiting up to four new volunteer Directors to join the Board and help strengthen the organisation. #organicfarming https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/progressive-farming-trust-is-looking-for-new-board-members/
Help us shape the future of trees on farms. We're looking for 12 farmers in the E of England to join us for an online workshop on 1st December 2025. And we'll pay for your time! Forest Research https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/tree-volution-future-workshop-east-of-england/
Tree-volution: Future Workshop – East of England - The Organic Research Centre
We are looking for farmers in the East of England to join us for an online workshop on trees on farms
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November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Help us shape the future of trees on farms. We're looking for 12 farmers in the E of England to join us for an online workshop on 1st December 2025. And we'll pay for your time! Forest Research https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/tree-volution-future-workshop-east-of-england/
With ORC's Colin Tosh!
🎙️New Agricology Podcast Launch!
'Agroforestry Through the Elements'🔥🌱🌊 E1: Water.
Feat. @vickihird.bsky.social, @benraskin.bsky.social and Colin Tosh from @organicrescent.bsky.social.
LISTEN NOW ➡️https://ow.ly/Uj3p50XnMM2
#Agroforestry #Trees #FarmingPodcast #SustainableFarming
'Agroforestry Through the Elements'🔥🌱🌊 E1: Water.
Feat. @vickihird.bsky.social, @benraskin.bsky.social and Colin Tosh from @organicrescent.bsky.social.
LISTEN NOW ➡️https://ow.ly/Uj3p50XnMM2
#Agroforestry #Trees #FarmingPodcast #SustainableFarming
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With ORC's Colin Tosh!
Help us shape the future of trees on farms. We’re seeking 12 farmers from the North of England for a workshop on 27th Nov 2025, 10am–3:15pm, at Gowbarrow Hall Farm, Cumbria. And we'll pay you to attend! Forest Research
Tree-volution: Future Workshop – North of England - The Organic Research Centre
We are looking for farmers in the North of England to join us for an on-farm workshop on the future of trees on farms
www.organicresearchcentre.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Help us shape the future of trees on farms. We’re seeking 12 farmers from the North of England for a workshop on 27th Nov 2025, 10am–3:15pm, at Gowbarrow Hall Farm, Cumbria. And we'll pay you to attend! Forest Research
Were leading a new project on soil health funded by AHDB, working with SRUC 🌱 Exploring early indicators for farmers to boost confidence in monitoring soil. Key metrics: Soil Food Web, PLFA, and CO2 burst will help farmers assess soil health frequently and adapt practices. https://ow.ly/ilvp50XkYnR
Early indicators to monitor changes in soil health: evidence to update guidance for UK farmers - The Organic Research Centre
This project with AHDB, Organic Research Centre (ORC) and SRUC evaluates ten candidate soil health indicators for their suitability, evidence base and practical application to monitor soil health changes in UK farming systems. An interpretation framework for the top ranked indicators will be created
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October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Were leading a new project on soil health funded by AHDB, working with SRUC 🌱 Exploring early indicators for farmers to boost confidence in monitoring soil. Key metrics: Soil Food Web, PLFA, and CO2 burst will help farmers assess soil health frequently and adapt practices. https://ow.ly/ilvp50XkYnR
Agroforestry Show, Hub and Handbook, Sustainability of Organic Farms, Events and More! Our October E-Bulletin is out! mailchi.mp/organicresea...
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Agroforestry Show, Hub and Handbook, Sustainability of Organic Farms, Events and More! Our October E-Bulletin is out! mailchi.mp/organicresea...
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Why is it important to have a #resilient farm? 🚜🦋💪
Learn the practical techniques and skills you need to future-proof your farming business at the free Agricology/ AHDB Resilient Farm Roadshow this winter.
FIRST EVENT: 21/11 Scotland ➡️https://ow.ly/G9PW50XgMI3
Learn the practical techniques and skills you need to future-proof your farming business at the free Agricology/ AHDB Resilient Farm Roadshow this winter.
FIRST EVENT: 21/11 Scotland ➡️https://ow.ly/G9PW50XgMI3
October 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Why is it important to have a #resilient farm? 🚜🦋💪
Learn the practical techniques and skills you need to future-proof your farming business at the free Agricology/ AHDB Resilient Farm Roadshow this winter.
FIRST EVENT: 21/11 Scotland ➡️https://ow.ly/G9PW50XgMI3
Learn the practical techniques and skills you need to future-proof your farming business at the free Agricology/ AHDB Resilient Farm Roadshow this winter.
FIRST EVENT: 21/11 Scotland ➡️https://ow.ly/G9PW50XgMI3
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Scottish #Organic Gathering 2025 🐄🌾
This dynamic @soilassocscot.bsky.social and @thesoilassociation.bsky.social event at Balcaskie Estate will bring together farmers, businesses & experts to shape the next chapter for Scottish organic.
➡️Learn more & register: agricology.co.uk/event/scotti...
This dynamic @soilassocscot.bsky.social and @thesoilassociation.bsky.social event at Balcaskie Estate will bring together farmers, businesses & experts to shape the next chapter for Scottish organic.
➡️Learn more & register: agricology.co.uk/event/scotti...
October 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Scottish #Organic Gathering 2025 🐄🌾
This dynamic @soilassocscot.bsky.social and @thesoilassociation.bsky.social event at Balcaskie Estate will bring together farmers, businesses & experts to shape the next chapter for Scottish organic.
➡️Learn more & register: agricology.co.uk/event/scotti...
This dynamic @soilassocscot.bsky.social and @thesoilassociation.bsky.social event at Balcaskie Estate will bring together farmers, businesses & experts to shape the next chapter for Scottish organic.
➡️Learn more & register: agricology.co.uk/event/scotti...
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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
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?...
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👉 The #LEGUMINOSE & #IntercropVALUES projects, with contributions from IFOAM Organics Europe, propose a policy brief for the Post-2027 CAP to scale #intercropping with 5 hey recommendations.🌱
📄 Learn more in our dedicated article: www.organicseurope.bio/news/five-wa...
📄 Learn more in our dedicated article: www.organicseurope.bio/news/five-wa...
October 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
👉 The #LEGUMINOSE & #IntercropVALUES projects, with contributions from IFOAM Organics Europe, propose a policy brief for the Post-2027 CAP to scale #intercropping with 5 hey recommendations.🌱
📄 Learn more in our dedicated article: www.organicseurope.bio/news/five-wa...
📄 Learn more in our dedicated article: www.organicseurope.bio/news/five-wa...
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📢Agricology and AHDB are excited to launch our NEW event series - The Resilient Farm Roadshow💪🚜
5 UK-wide events designed to equip farmers with the practical tools & knowledge to build a more resilient farm business, ft. keynote speaker Stephen Briggs.
🎟️Find out more + register
ow.ly/xoKG50Xe62S
5 UK-wide events designed to equip farmers with the practical tools & knowledge to build a more resilient farm business, ft. keynote speaker Stephen Briggs.
🎟️Find out more + register
ow.ly/xoKG50Xe62S
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
📢Agricology and AHDB are excited to launch our NEW event series - The Resilient Farm Roadshow💪🚜
5 UK-wide events designed to equip farmers with the practical tools & knowledge to build a more resilient farm business, ft. keynote speaker Stephen Briggs.
🎟️Find out more + register
ow.ly/xoKG50Xe62S
5 UK-wide events designed to equip farmers with the practical tools & knowledge to build a more resilient farm business, ft. keynote speaker Stephen Briggs.
🎟️Find out more + register
ow.ly/xoKG50Xe62S
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🌱 Europe urgently needs to address its ageing farming population — and organic farming is already showing the way forward.
👉 Now is the time to back the next generation - those ready to transition towards a fair, green, and resilient agri-food future🔗: organicseurope.bio/content/uplo...
👉 Now is the time to back the next generation - those ready to transition towards a fair, green, and resilient agri-food future🔗: organicseurope.bio/content/uplo...
October 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🌱 Europe urgently needs to address its ageing farming population — and organic farming is already showing the way forward.
👉 Now is the time to back the next generation - those ready to transition towards a fair, green, and resilient agri-food future🔗: organicseurope.bio/content/uplo...
👉 Now is the time to back the next generation - those ready to transition towards a fair, green, and resilient agri-food future🔗: organicseurope.bio/content/uplo...
In this video from OPER8 Alex Fraser, farmer at Denby Hall Fm in South Yorkshire, and Charlotte Bickler from ORC discuss their collaborative work on choosing competitive cultivars for weed management in organic and low-input systems. #organicfarming https://youtu.be/L2RjjueZqTo?si=G2SbTDekS5A2E-aH
October 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In this video from OPER8 Alex Fraser, farmer at Denby Hall Fm in South Yorkshire, and Charlotte Bickler from ORC discuss their collaborative work on choosing competitive cultivars for weed management in organic and low-input systems. #organicfarming https://youtu.be/L2RjjueZqTo?si=G2SbTDekS5A2E-aH
At the #AgroforestryShow 2025, Will Simonson, leader of the UK Living Lab, shares how the ReForest project is working with farmers to integrate trees into their landscapes for stronger, more resilient farming systems.#agroforestry youtu.be/V57u2y4Hk7I?...
Building Sustainable Farms with Agroforestry, UK Living Lab: Will Simonson (ORC) | AF Show 2025
YouTube video by ReForest Horizon Europe Project
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October 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
At the #AgroforestryShow 2025, Will Simonson, leader of the UK Living Lab, shares how the ReForest project is working with farmers to integrate trees into their landscapes for stronger, more resilient farming systems.#agroforestry youtu.be/V57u2y4Hk7I?...
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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
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September 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📽️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
Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to know when the video launches: ow.ly/v8KN50X1sOa
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🌱 Farmer seed exchanges – sharing, saving & reusing seeds – keep farming diverse and resilient.
🚨But as the EU shapes new seed rules, this right is at risk.
💚 Protect the right to seed. Support farmers. Support biodiversity.
📄 Read our joint letter
➡️ ow.ly/iRRf50WG1zs
🚨But as the EU shapes new seed rules, this right is at risk.
💚 Protect the right to seed. Support farmers. Support biodiversity.
📄 Read our joint letter
➡️ ow.ly/iRRf50WG1zs
September 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🌱 Farmer seed exchanges – sharing, saving & reusing seeds – keep farming diverse and resilient.
🚨But as the EU shapes new seed rules, this right is at risk.
💚 Protect the right to seed. Support farmers. Support biodiversity.
📄 Read our joint letter
➡️ ow.ly/iRRf50WG1zs
🚨But as the EU shapes new seed rules, this right is at risk.
💚 Protect the right to seed. Support farmers. Support biodiversity.
📄 Read our joint letter
➡️ ow.ly/iRRf50WG1zs
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🐝 A buzz of activity while we were doing #biodiversity assessments for Fielden Whisky this month 🥃
We're working with their growers to measure invertebrate biodiversity & to see how much pollinators prefer fields with a permanent clover understory to fields without one 🍀
We're working with their growers to measure invertebrate biodiversity & to see how much pollinators prefer fields with a permanent clover understory to fields without one 🍀
July 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🐝 A buzz of activity while we were doing #biodiversity assessments for Fielden Whisky this month 🥃
We're working with their growers to measure invertebrate biodiversity & to see how much pollinators prefer fields with a permanent clover understory to fields without one 🍀
We're working with their growers to measure invertebrate biodiversity & to see how much pollinators prefer fields with a permanent clover understory to fields without one 🍀