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Soil Association is the charity that digs deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world

Community guidelines 👉http://soilassociation.co/3EmLtsK
The Environmental Improvement Plan (published today!) can deliver...

🥗healthier food
🐦thriving wildlife
🌊clean rivers
🌤️climate resilience
🌳fairer access to green spaces

But only by supporting farmers to move to nature-friendly systems - more here 👉 www.soilassociation.org/news/2025/de...
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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My @thesoilassociation.bsky.social comment on the extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy -

(TDLR: we need to talk about sweeteners...)
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
After organic wine? Then look no further than Vintage Roots’ all-organic selection! 🍷✨

And this week only, they’re donating a portion of every sale straight back to the Soil Association (that's us!) Supporting organic farming with every bottle. 🌱💚

www.vintageroots.co.uk/
 
#ChooseOrganic
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
New online BASIS course on herbal leys & multi-species swards now live, to help build resilient, diverse grassland

Parts 1 & 2
🦋Benefits
☘️Species selection

Modules on establishment & management coming soon

basis-reg.co.uk/news/article...

Collab with Soil Assoc, AHDB, NIAB Cotswold Seeds & others
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🐑 Good animal welfare goes beyond avoiding harm

🌳 It means giving livestock the conditions they need to truly thrive

Join our webinar to learn practical ways to support positive welfare in beef and sheep systems

📅: Thurs 20 Nov, 1–2pm (online)
🔗: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
A Positive Future for Farmed Animals (Beef cattle and Sheep)
Hear more about the Good Life Opportunity frameworks and how they can potentially support and advance an animal's quality of life.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
SFI closed - what does this mean for organic farmers?

Our Farming Advisor Jerry Alford:

“The frustration is that organic payments had only just become available outside of Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes, and there was significant interest in farms looking to convert…"

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Britain is one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries – so why did the government close the Sustainable Farming Incentive? | Countryfile.com
Britain is one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries. So why has Labour closed a scheme to reward farmers for protecting the environment?
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November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🐑 Good animal welfare is about more than preventing harm. 🌳 It’s about allowing livestock the opportunities to thrive.

Join our webinar to explore practical steps for positive welfare in beef & sheep farming.

📅 Thursday 20 Nov, 1-2pm, online
🔗 Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1801397210...
October 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Want some organic wines and drinks? 🍷🌿

Vintage Roots is the UK’s leading organic wine and drinks supplier, offering over 500 certified organic wines, beers, ciders, spirits and more: 100% certified organic since 1986!
👉 vintageroots.co.uk/

Use SOIL10 for 10% off first purchases! 💸
The Taste of Autumn
The UK's leading organic wine specialists since 1986. Over 400+ organic wines, no sulphur added and more. Quick and easy delivery.
vintageroots.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Good news for nature-friendly farming, and organic licensees. Gov has announced a rollover for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier 🌳

Ministers have confirmed a year's extension for agreements expiring in December. We’ve been pressing for this stability in the absence of other schemes

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Countryside Stewardship reprieve secures lifeline for 5,000 farmers
Farmers have secured a major victory after the government confirmed a one-year roll over of Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier (CS MT) agreements.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We'll be at the Marches Real Food & Farming Convergence on 3 & 4 Oct to discuss organic farming🐏

We're excited to explore the food culture of Monmouthshire with a fascinating lineup of talks, as well as meeting our clients and partners!

Will you be there? Come and say hello! www.mrffc.uk
​#MRFFC
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Welcome restrictions on unhealthy food promotions come into force today. But as revealed in our Whole Truth campaign, the UPF lobby has successfully forced the government to dilute its ambitions. The gov must resist the influence of the UPF lobby and make minimally processed food accessible to all 🥦
HFSS legislation ‘gutted’ by big food lobbyists as BOGOF ban goes live
A member of the Food Strategy Advisory Board said HFSS legislation has been watered down
www.thegrocer.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us for a farm walk and explore how to cut costs, boost resilience & improve livestock health

Field Hall, ST14 8SG
Thur 13 Nov, 11:30am-4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1504897722...

🌱 herbal leys, catch crops & low-input grazing
🍲 lunch & networking
🚜 farmers, advisors, agronomists & vets welcome
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We’re thrilled to be a partner & exhibitor at LandAlive: The Regen Dairy Show on 1st October.

We’ll be there on stand L4 sharing insights and support on organic conversion and certification – a gold standard of regenerative agriculture.

Book here: www.bathandwest.com/the-dairy-sh...
September 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌱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
Welsh farmers 📣 this week is your last chance to apply for organic conversion support, with the window closing on Friday, September 12th.

Find out how to apply, rates available, and the financial benefits of #organic 💚🌱🐮 www.soilassociation.org/certificatio...
September 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Whatever part of the journey you’re on, join us & #TheWoodlandTrust on 10 & 11 Sept!🍃

🌳From hands-on farm walks, design clinics & live demos, to inspiring talks & panel discussions – this is where #Agroforestry comes alive!

🥬Buy your ticket now! www.agroforestryshow.com

@wtscotsocial.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Livestock farmers, join us & farm manager George Burrell for a day of hands-on whole farm planning

🗓️ Thurs 16 Oct
📍 Broome Park Farms Alnwick NE66 2EQ

🌱 Interpreting soil tests
🪱 Parasite management
🌳 Planning & funding trees
🚜 Farmer-led research in practice

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1544929659...
September 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It's been an incredibly hard summer for farmers, with drought conditions, widespread crop failure and reduced yields.

Join us with #TheWoodlandTrust at @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social for the #AgroforestryShow on 10–11 Sept for sessions on climate resilience and much more🌱

💥 www.agroforestryshow.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Following the success of #Getfairaboutfarming, @Riverford and Sustain are calling on you again to help support British farmers from unfair dealing by supermarkets.

30 MPs are already in support of supply chain regulation, tell your MP to join the call >
www.sustainweb.org/news/strengt...
Get fair about farming: Help support British farmers | Sustain
Tell your MP to join the call to protect farmers from unfair dealing by supermarkets.
www.sustainweb.org
September 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We’re partnering with Earthed for Earthed Summit 2025: Generation Restoration, on 18 September at EartH Hackney, London

This one-day summit gathers urban growers, scientists, Indigenous voices, artists, youth leaders and citizens ready to regenerate ecosystems and reimagine our role in the world
September 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We grow just 17% of our fruit and under half of our veg in the UK .

More public sector procurement of local produce would be a fantastic way to boost the sector, while ensuring locally grown, sustainable British food gets onto more plates
Report exposes lack of British produce in government catering
Most government departments and councils are failing to prioritise British food in public sector catering, despite Labour’s pledge to back local produce.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Come along to this farm walk: Cover Crops for Soil Health

Find out more about
🌱 Boosting soil health
🐂 Winter grazing mixes
🚜 Min till & direct drilling
🪱 Biostimulants

📍 Tregooden Farm, Bodmin PL30 3PS
📅 Tues 7 Oct, 10.30-2

Free, includes lunch

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1535664175...
#BASIS #NRoSo
August 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Yes, minimally processed foods are better for your health. The UPF lobby should accept the science, and commit to greater transparency on additives, sweeteners and processing techniques.

My @thesoilassociation.bsky.social op-ed in the Grocer. 👇

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Nature knows best: processed food is bad for weight loss
Nature knows best: minimally processed foods are better for your health and - surprise, surprise - processed food is bad for your diet, says Rob Percival, head of policy, food and health at Soil Assoc...
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August 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The full #AgroforestryShow2025 programme is live!
📅10–11 Sept, @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social

Join us for two action-packed days of innovation and insight!

Connect with leading voices shaping resilient and sustainable farming 👇
www.agroforestryshow.com/2025-schedule

#Agroforestry #Agroecology
August 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Things are getting a little wild over at Vintage Roots! Their Wild Thing range has just gotten a makeover, and apart from being organic, every bottle sold also supports the Born Free Foundation! 🍷🐾

Use the code SOIL10 for 10% off first orders 👇 www.vintageroots.co.uk

#ChooseOrganic #OrganicWine
August 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM