Phil Sumption
@philsumption.bsky.social
Organic grower, researcher, author and advisor. Freelance - Bio Communications. Based in Germany.
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Organic Vegetable Grower
The Organic Vegetable Grower is a practical guide for those growing, or wishing to grow, market and sell organic vegetables for a living. The book is rooted in organic principles and covers:• Getting ...
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On #NationalBookDay I’ll take the liberty to shamelessly plug my book www.crowood.com/products/org...
Today is the second birthday 🕯️ 🕯️ of my book The Organic Vegetable Grower #Christmasiscoming www.crowood.com/book/organic...
Organic Vegetable Grower | The Crowood Press
The Organic Vegetable Grower is a practical guide for those growing, or wishing to grow, market and sell organic vegetables for a living. The book is rooted in organic principles and covers: • Getting...
www.crowood.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Today is the second birthday 🕯️ 🕯️ of my book The Organic Vegetable Grower #Christmasiscoming www.crowood.com/book/organic...
No.72 is on its way! #organicfarming
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 7:54 AM
No.72 is on its way! #organicfarming
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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
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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
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...
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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
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...
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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...
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...
One of my proudest achievements is getting this book out there - Tim's writing is sublime and I never tire of reading these columns over and over.
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 6:49 AM
One of my proudest achievements is getting this book out there - Tim's writing is sublime and I never tire of reading these columns over and over.
Great to be involved with this latest technical guide from Agricology
📽️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' 🌱🥕.
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Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to know when the video launches: ow.ly/v8KN50X1sOa
September 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Great to be involved with this latest technical guide from Agricology
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Read all the latest news from the OGA in our September newsletter #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3515bad37b12...
September 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Read all the latest news from the OGA in our September newsletter #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3515bad37b12...
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We have big news - ORCis now part of ADAS!
This move expands ADAS’ applied agricultural research capabilities, whilst also enabling the ORC to continue advocating for organic & low-input farming principles under its own brand.
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This move expands ADAS’ applied agricultural research capabilities, whilst also enabling the ORC to continue advocating for organic & low-input farming principles under its own brand.
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
The Organic Research Centre joins ADAS - The Organic Research Centre
The Organic Research Centre (ORC) will become part of the agricultural and environmental consultancy ADAS, effective from 1 September 2025.
www.organicresearchcentre.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We have big news - ORCis now part of ADAS!
This move expands ADAS’ applied agricultural research capabilities, whilst also enabling the ORC to continue advocating for organic & low-input farming principles under its own brand.
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
This move expands ADAS’ applied agricultural research capabilities, whilst also enabling the ORC to continue advocating for organic & low-input farming principles under its own brand.
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
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
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!
My #OrganicGrower has arrived! @ogagrowers.bsky.social Always a proud moment… Have you got yours yet?
August 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
My #OrganicGrower has arrived! @ogagrowers.bsky.social Always a proud moment… Have you got yours yet?
Just a reminder should you need a holiday book, a birthday present or a treat for yourself. It's unique - encapsulating the essence of being a grower and the natural world we depend on. #Naturewriting #Devonbooks #Devon #Devonwildlife #organicfarming 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...
organicgrowersalliance.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Just a reminder should you need a holiday book, a birthday present or a treat for yourself. It's unique - encapsulating the essence of being a grower and the natural world we depend on. #Naturewriting #Devonbooks #Devon #Devonwildlife #organicfarming organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes/
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Our packed August newsletter is here! A hard rain's gonna fall... #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3550e94e2bf1...
August 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Our packed August newsletter is here! A hard rain's gonna fall... #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3550e94e2bf1...
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This is a fabulous article by the very lovely @hanslope.bsky.social in Direct Driller in which he talks about our work (and @agricology.bsky.social) and its impact on his journey and its relevance #organicfarming Great insights on farmer learning too directdriller.com/farmer-focus...
Farmer Focus – John Pawsey
June 2025 I get asked a lot of questions about farming stuff, most of which I have no idea what the answer is. So I usually make something up that sounds right. However, I do suspect that there wil…
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July 30, 2025 at 6:48 AM
This is a fabulous article by the very lovely @hanslope.bsky.social in Direct Driller in which he talks about our work (and @agricology.bsky.social) and its impact on his journey and its relevance #organicfarming Great insights on farmer learning too directdriller.com/farmer-focus...
Our biggest issue yet!
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 8:31 AM
Our biggest issue yet!
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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
Read our July news! We want you - director recruitment. Training, funding, tillage, events, jobs and more. #Organicfarming us18.campaign-archive.com?u=f091ba3778...
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🚜 Innovation on show at Germany’s Organic Field Days! 🌾
From AI-powered weeders to transfer mulch trials, Germany’s #Öko-Feldtage showcased just how cutting-edge #organicfarming can be.
Read @philsumption.bsky.social overview now:
agricology.co.uk/blog/innovat...
From AI-powered weeders to transfer mulch trials, Germany’s #Öko-Feldtage showcased just how cutting-edge #organicfarming can be.
Read @philsumption.bsky.social overview now:
agricology.co.uk/blog/innovat...
Innovations in organic farming showcased at Germany’s Organic Field Days - Agricology
Phil Sumption blogs about the Organic Field Days - the biennial meeting point for the German organic farming sector.
agricology.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🚜 Innovation on show at Germany’s Organic Field Days! 🌾
From AI-powered weeders to transfer mulch trials, Germany’s #Öko-Feldtage showcased just how cutting-edge #organicfarming can be.
Read @philsumption.bsky.social overview now:
agricology.co.uk/blog/innovat...
From AI-powered weeders to transfer mulch trials, Germany’s #Öko-Feldtage showcased just how cutting-edge #organicfarming can be.
Read @philsumption.bsky.social overview now:
agricology.co.uk/blog/innovat...
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We support @beyond-gm.bsky.social legal challenge to UK government’s new GMO regs. The action “is not seeking to ‘ban’ GMOs – indeed, GMOs have never been ’banned’ in the UK. We are seeking to ensure full transparency from field to fork.“
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
#StopHiddenGMOs
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#StopHiddenGMOs
Seeking GMO transparency from field to fork - The Organic Research Centre
A legal action has been launched by Beyond GM against the UK government over new regulations that remove labelling requirements for some genetically modified organisms
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July 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
We support @beyond-gm.bsky.social legal challenge to UK government’s new GMO regs. The action “is not seeking to ‘ban’ GMOs – indeed, GMOs have never been ’banned’ in the UK. We are seeking to ensure full transparency from field to fork.“
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
#StopHiddenGMOs
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
#StopHiddenGMOs
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📣📰 Agricology newsletter - hot off the press!
Read about:
🎪Our top picks for #Groundswell25
👩🌾New farmer profile launch
📻 To Till or Not to Till - final podcast episodes
Find all our latest news, resources, and upcoming events here:
👉 ow.ly/k9Oy50WhCCM
Read about:
🎪Our top picks for #Groundswell25
👩🌾New farmer profile launch
📻 To Till or Not to Till - final podcast episodes
Find all our latest news, resources, and upcoming events here:
👉 ow.ly/k9Oy50WhCCM
June 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📣📰 Agricology newsletter - hot off the press!
Read about:
🎪Our top picks for #Groundswell25
👩🌾New farmer profile launch
📻 To Till or Not to Till - final podcast episodes
Find all our latest news, resources, and upcoming events here:
👉 ow.ly/k9Oy50WhCCM
Read about:
🎪Our top picks for #Groundswell25
👩🌾New farmer profile launch
📻 To Till or Not to Till - final podcast episodes
Find all our latest news, resources, and upcoming events here:
👉 ow.ly/k9Oy50WhCCM
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Our June E-Bulletin is out! ORC at Groundswell 🌳, project news and more #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/organicresea...
June 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Blog by @philsumption.bsky.social who was at the Organic Field Days near Leipzig last week - an impressive event showcasing innovation and the role of #organicfarming in water protection.
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
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Organic Field days in Germany: Water, innovation and the future of organic farming - The Organic Research Centre
The Organic Field days in Germany provide a biennial meting point for organic farmers in Germany. Phil Sumption reports from the 2025 event which had the theme of Water.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Blog by @philsumption.bsky.social who was at the Organic Field Days near Leipzig last week - an impressive event showcasing innovation and the role of #organicfarming in water protection.
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...
Today I’ve been at the Organic Field Day at Wassergut Canitz near Leipzig. It’s a huge event - lots of inspiration and great to meet up with old friends
June 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today I’ve been at the Organic Field Day at Wassergut Canitz near Leipzig. It’s a huge event - lots of inspiration and great to meet up with old friends
Nice review of Tim Deane’s Nature Notes in Wicked Leeks #naturewriting “this book provides a delightful, inspiring, and thought-provoking window into Tim’s life and the natural cycles of the year he moves through”
wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/resource/nat...
wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/resource/nat...
Nature Notes
A collated collection of beautifully subtle observations from the natural world, originally published as columns by Tim Deane for Organic Grower magazine.
wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk
June 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Nice review of Tim Deane’s Nature Notes in Wicked Leeks #naturewriting “this book provides a delightful, inspiring, and thought-provoking window into Tim’s life and the natural cycles of the year he moves through”
wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/resource/nat...
wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/resource/nat...
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Our latest #Organicgrower podcast is out! James share's his Spring review. #Organicfarming www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...
OGPod Episode 29: James' Spring Review 2025 - The Organic Grower Podcast
So today, I thought I would share with you my 2025 spring review. What’s gone well and what’s gone less well? How are sales going? What's up, what's down?What are the top crops and why? What improveme...
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June 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Our latest #Organicgrower podcast is out! James share's his Spring review. #Organicfarming www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...