Organic Growers Alliance
@ogagrowers.bsky.social
https://organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/news/
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.
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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Green from the Grassroots. Our January newsletter is out! #Organicfarming #OrganicGrower #agroecology mailchi.mp/9590182b51d7...
Check out the latest #OrganicGrower podcast. In this episode, James talks to Dan Betterton of The Kitchen Garden People, based at @realfarmed.bsky.social Oxfordshire. www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...
January 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Check out the latest #OrganicGrower podcast. In this episode, James talks to Dan Betterton of The Kitchen Garden People, based at @realfarmed.bsky.social Oxfordshire. www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...
OGA members will receive a hard copy of this fab new guide with their next #OrganicGrower magazine.
📢OUT NOW - Rotations for Field Vegetables 🌱
We’ve launched a new resource collection to support #Organic, #Agroecological & #Regenerative growers at all stages in their #CropRotation journey.👨🌾
Explore the FREE Tech Guide, video & Hub🔗https://ow.ly/hiAR50Y5jVS
@philsumption.bsky.social ✏️
We’ve launched a new resource collection to support #Organic, #Agroecological & #Regenerative growers at all stages in their #CropRotation journey.👨🌾
Explore the FREE Tech Guide, video & Hub🔗https://ow.ly/hiAR50Y5jVS
@philsumption.bsky.social ✏️
January 30, 2026 at 7:26 AM
OGA members will receive a hard copy of this fab new guide with their next #OrganicGrower magazine.
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New polling among our members shows that farmers growing non-cereal crops are seeing real benefits: healthier soils, more resilient farm businesses and more diverse income streams. But many farmers face practical barriers that make it hard to take the leap.🥕🫘
👉 www.nffn.org.uk/news/growing...
👉 www.nffn.org.uk/news/growing...
January 29, 2026 at 7:56 AM
New polling among our members shows that farmers growing non-cereal crops are seeing real benefits: healthier soils, more resilient farm businesses and more diverse income streams. But many farmers face practical barriers that make it hard to take the leap.🥕🫘
👉 www.nffn.org.uk/news/growing...
👉 www.nffn.org.uk/news/growing...
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Soil health indicators 🪱 organic action plans 🥕 toolboxes 🔧and more! Our January E-Bulletin is out! #Organicfarming #soilhealth #agroforestry https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-january2026
January 23, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Soil health indicators 🪱 organic action plans 🥕 toolboxes 🔧and more! Our January E-Bulletin is out! #Organicfarming #soilhealth #agroforestry https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-january2026
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🌳Join Ben Raskin, @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social's @vickihird.bsky.social, farmer Mark Lea, & Bee Happy Plants' Sarah Holdsworth for free webinar on #agroforestry for #pollinators
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
January 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM
🌳Join Ben Raskin, @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social's @vickihird.bsky.social, farmer Mark Lea, & Bee Happy Plants' Sarah Holdsworth for free webinar on #agroforestry for #pollinators
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
🐝Boost #biodiversity, improve #productivity & build #resilience
📅 24 Feb, 7pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1977367740...
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🌿 #OrganicAdviceNetwork Cross Visits 2026
🌾Connect, learn, and exchange with fellow agricultural advisors through 2–3 day cross-border cross visits focused on organic farming
📍 Topics, locations & tentative dates already available on: https://organicadvicenetwork.space/course/index.php?categoryid=3
🌾Connect, learn, and exchange with fellow agricultural advisors through 2–3 day cross-border cross visits focused on organic farming
📍 Topics, locations & tentative dates already available on: https://organicadvicenetwork.space/course/index.php?categoryid=3
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🌿 #OrganicAdviceNetwork Cross Visits 2026
🌾Connect, learn, and exchange with fellow agricultural advisors through 2–3 day cross-border cross visits focused on organic farming
📍 Topics, locations & tentative dates already available on: https://organicadvicenetwork.space/course/index.php?categoryid=3
🌾Connect, learn, and exchange with fellow agricultural advisors through 2–3 day cross-border cross visits focused on organic farming
📍 Topics, locations & tentative dates already available on: https://organicadvicenetwork.space/course/index.php?categoryid=3
Green from the Grassroots. Our January newsletter is out! #Organicfarming #OrganicGrower #agroecology mailchi.mp/9590182b51d7...
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Green from the Grassroots. Our January newsletter is out! #Organicfarming #OrganicGrower #agroecology mailchi.mp/9590182b51d7...
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📢New Blog! Our #ORFC26 Reflections
Alice Farmery, Janie Caldbeck & Phil Sumption from the Agricology team have joined forces to share their highlights & take-away ideas from across the conference.
Read now ➡️ https://agricology.co.uk/blog/reflections-on-orfc-2026/
📸@hedgehoghugh.bsky.social
Alice Farmery, Janie Caldbeck & Phil Sumption from the Agricology team have joined forces to share their highlights & take-away ideas from across the conference.
Read now ➡️ https://agricology.co.uk/blog/reflections-on-orfc-2026/
📸@hedgehoghugh.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
📢New Blog! Our #ORFC26 Reflections
Alice Farmery, Janie Caldbeck & Phil Sumption from the Agricology team have joined forces to share their highlights & take-away ideas from across the conference.
Read now ➡️ https://agricology.co.uk/blog/reflections-on-orfc-2026/
📸@hedgehoghugh.bsky.social
Alice Farmery, Janie Caldbeck & Phil Sumption from the Agricology team have joined forces to share their highlights & take-away ideas from across the conference.
Read now ➡️ https://agricology.co.uk/blog/reflections-on-orfc-2026/
📸@hedgehoghugh.bsky.social
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🔦Winter Event Spotlight ❄️
See #SustainableFarming in action at these events in Feb ⬇️
🐄3/2 - Tregooden Farm Walk, Cornwall @farmcarbontoolkit.bsky.social
🐦6/2 - Oakbank Roadshow, Norfolk
🍓12/2 - Strawberry Growing Workshop, Tolhurst Organic
Details & ticket info: ow.ly/hcs150XZw2B
See #SustainableFarming in action at these events in Feb ⬇️
🐄3/2 - Tregooden Farm Walk, Cornwall @farmcarbontoolkit.bsky.social
🐦6/2 - Oakbank Roadshow, Norfolk
🍓12/2 - Strawberry Growing Workshop, Tolhurst Organic
Details & ticket info: ow.ly/hcs150XZw2B
January 19, 2026 at 9:33 AM
🔦Winter Event Spotlight ❄️
See #SustainableFarming in action at these events in Feb ⬇️
🐄3/2 - Tregooden Farm Walk, Cornwall @farmcarbontoolkit.bsky.social
🐦6/2 - Oakbank Roadshow, Norfolk
🍓12/2 - Strawberry Growing Workshop, Tolhurst Organic
Details & ticket info: ow.ly/hcs150XZw2B
See #SustainableFarming in action at these events in Feb ⬇️
🐄3/2 - Tregooden Farm Walk, Cornwall @farmcarbontoolkit.bsky.social
🐦6/2 - Oakbank Roadshow, Norfolk
🍓12/2 - Strawberry Growing Workshop, Tolhurst Organic
Details & ticket info: ow.ly/hcs150XZw2B
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Are you a farmer or farm advisor with an opinion on what is a key indicator of #soilhealth is? Help us update the #AHDB Scorecard by joining an online workshop on soil health indicators. SRUC
https://tinyurl.com/yn9fkw7b
https://tinyurl.com/yn9fkw7b
January 22, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Are you a farmer or farm advisor with an opinion on what is a key indicator of #soilhealth is? Help us update the #AHDB Scorecard by joining an online workshop on soil health indicators. SRUC
https://tinyurl.com/yn9fkw7b
https://tinyurl.com/yn9fkw7b
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In a recent interview with The Organic Grower, our CEO Martin Lines explains the difference between organic, regenerative and nature-friendly farming. 🌱
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/nffn-ceo-speaks-to-the-organic-grower-magazine-about-nature-friendly-farming
#nffn
📸 Mahtola Eagle-Lippiatt
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/nffn-ceo-speaks-to-the-organic-grower-magazine-about-nature-friendly-farming
#nffn
📸 Mahtola Eagle-Lippiatt
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 AM
In a recent interview with The Organic Grower, our CEO Martin Lines explains the difference between organic, regenerative and nature-friendly farming. 🌱
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/nffn-ceo-speaks-to-the-organic-grower-magazine-about-nature-friendly-farming
#nffn
📸 Mahtola Eagle-Lippiatt
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/nffn-ceo-speaks-to-the-organic-grower-magazine-about-nature-friendly-farming
#nffn
📸 Mahtola Eagle-Lippiatt
Don't miss this! Strawberry Masterclass with Tolly! One day workshop for commercial growers and gardeners, learning about propagation, site preparation, care & selling of organic strawberries. #organicfarming #Organicgrower
10:00AM to 3:30PM, Mon 16 Feb
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10:00AM to 3:30PM, Mon 16 Feb
tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6ODMz...
Strawberry Growing Workshop
One day workshop for commercial growers and gardeners, learning about propagation, site preparation, care & selling of organic strawberries.
tickets.mp
January 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Don't miss this! Strawberry Masterclass with Tolly! One day workshop for commercial growers and gardeners, learning about propagation, site preparation, care & selling of organic strawberries. #organicfarming #Organicgrower
10:00AM to 3:30PM, Mon 16 Feb
tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6ODMz...
10:00AM to 3:30PM, Mon 16 Feb
tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6ODMz...
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Petition asking the Labour Government to put a timeline on the ban of peat based composts by @peatfree.bsky.social has flown past 5,000 signatures already. Labour is damaging economic growth in the horticulture sector with uncertainty on this issue actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Petition asking the Labour Government to put a timeline on the ban of peat based composts by @peatfree.bsky.social has flown past 5,000 signatures already. Labour is damaging economic growth in the horticulture sector with uncertainty on this issue actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Tim Deane reads from Nature Notes. A seasonal piece about Holly:
Signed copies available from OGA - making great Christmas presents! #NatureWriting #devonbooks organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes...
Signed copies available from OGA - making great Christmas presents! #NatureWriting #devonbooks organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes...
Holly Bears the Crown
YouTube video by Organic Growers Alliance
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December 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Tim Deane reads from Nature Notes. A seasonal piece about Holly:
Signed copies available from OGA - making great Christmas presents! #NatureWriting #devonbooks organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes...
Signed copies available from OGA - making great Christmas presents! #NatureWriting #devonbooks organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes...
Welcome to OGA's December News 2025
🎶 O Tannenbaum, how faithful are your leaves 🎵 mailchi.mp/9e6aee222a2e...
🎶 O Tannenbaum, how faithful are your leaves 🎵 mailchi.mp/9e6aee222a2e...
December 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Welcome to OGA's December News 2025
🎶 O Tannenbaum, how faithful are your leaves 🎵 mailchi.mp/9e6aee222a2e...
🎶 O Tannenbaum, how faithful are your leaves 🎵 mailchi.mp/9e6aee222a2e...
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🎬In the final Episode of #AgroforestryThroughTheElements, Abbey Home Farm Head Grower Andy Dibben shares his insights on the power of people in #agroforestry systems.🧑🤝🧑
🌳Listen to the full episode here: agricology.libsyn.com/agroforestry...
#FarmingPodcast #RegenAg #Trees #Silvohorticulture
🌳Listen to the full episode here: agricology.libsyn.com/agroforestry...
#FarmingPodcast #RegenAg #Trees #Silvohorticulture
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🎬In the final Episode of #AgroforestryThroughTheElements, Abbey Home Farm Head Grower Andy Dibben shares his insights on the power of people in #agroforestry systems.🧑🤝🧑
🌳Listen to the full episode here: agricology.libsyn.com/agroforestry...
#FarmingPodcast #RegenAg #Trees #Silvohorticulture
🌳Listen to the full episode here: agricology.libsyn.com/agroforestry...
#FarmingPodcast #RegenAg #Trees #Silvohorticulture
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In news that should surprise no-one, regenerative agriculture is getting trademarked™
✅ Proprietary digital platforms (oh hi Bayer)
✅ New extension services (likely promoting Bayer products)
✅ More corn, rapeseed and soy
✅ Probably lots of lovely carbon offsets
#RegenAg - ker-ching!
✅ Proprietary digital platforms (oh hi Bayer)
✅ New extension services (likely promoting Bayer products)
✅ More corn, rapeseed and soy
✅ Probably lots of lovely carbon offsets
#RegenAg - ker-ching!
ADM & Bayer Announce New Regenerative Agriculture Collaboration to Support Farmers in Hungary and Build Supply Chain Resiliency
ADM today announced the expansion of its regenerative agriculture program, re:generations™ to Hungary. The program helps build and maintain a more resilient food system and create economic value for g...
www.adm.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In news that should surprise no-one, regenerative agriculture is getting trademarked™
✅ Proprietary digital platforms (oh hi Bayer)
✅ New extension services (likely promoting Bayer products)
✅ More corn, rapeseed and soy
✅ Probably lots of lovely carbon offsets
#RegenAg - ker-ching!
✅ Proprietary digital platforms (oh hi Bayer)
✅ New extension services (likely promoting Bayer products)
✅ More corn, rapeseed and soy
✅ Probably lots of lovely carbon offsets
#RegenAg - ker-ching!
The #OrganicGrower podcast is back! James is in conversation with Jez Taylor, head grower at Daylesford Organic in Gloucestershire. Jez manages 34 ac of organic fruit and veg with a team of 8. www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The #OrganicGrower podcast is back! James is in conversation with Jez Taylor, head grower at Daylesford Organic in Gloucestershire. Jez manages 34 ac of organic fruit and veg with a team of 8. www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...
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We're excited to put this out into the world with @ogagrowers.bsky.social and funded by @afnnetwork.bsky.social
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
We're excited to put this out into the world with @ogagrowers.bsky.social and funded by @afnnetwork.bsky.social
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
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/
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
“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
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
“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
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...
forms.gle/FDj5Q4jXLn9u...
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...
forms.gle/FDj5Q4jXLn9u...
Fantastic opportunity to train in agroecological horticulture 2025-2026!
'Pathways to Farming' starting on 7th November agroecologicalhorticulture.co.uk/training/
'Pathways to Farming' starting on 7th November agroecologicalhorticulture.co.uk/training/
October 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Fantastic opportunity to train in agroecological horticulture 2025-2026!
'Pathways to Farming' starting on 7th November agroecologicalhorticulture.co.uk/training/
'Pathways to Farming' starting on 7th November agroecologicalhorticulture.co.uk/training/
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
youtu.be
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?...
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...
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
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...
Ruby, ruby, ruby, ruby! Autumn leaves are a-falling, the harvest is bounteous, and the rains are… raining. #Organicfarming #OrganicGrower mailchi.mp/813ae4ebad11...