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

Read all the latest news from the OGA in our September newsletter #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3515bad37b12...

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/...

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?

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/

Our packed August newsletter is here! A hard rain's gonna fall... #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/3550e94e2bf1...

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!

Read our July news! We want you - director recruitment. Training, funding, tillage, events, jobs and more. #Organicfarming us18.campaign-archive.com?u=f091ba3778...

🚜 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...

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

📣📰 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

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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/...

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...

Our latest #Organicgrower podcast is out! James share's his Spring review. #Organicfarming www.buzzsprout.com/2316172/epis...

Our June newsletter is out! Loads in this one! #Organicfarming mailchi.mp/9adca8693b67...

A short excerpt from Tim Deane's #NatureNotes - Tim reading from 'While hedging' #Naturewriting "Such moments of serendipity, or even transcendence, remind us (should we need it) why it is that we choose to spend our lives under the sky" organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes/

New faces, agroforestry🌳 hedges, tillage and more - Our May E-Bulletin is out! #organicfarming mailchi.mp/organicresea...

This is a great listen - Mark is always good value; wise and thoughtful reflections backed up by many years of experience, solid research and science. #organicfarming

Missed our webinar on US clover #livingmulches trials with Lincoln Fishman Momentum AG? Are living mulches practical and scaleable? Profitable? Delivering #soilhealth benefits? youtu.be/V4vb0pHcuVI

Hello all! We've just joined BlueSky! OGA is a network of growers, farmers and horticulturalists; a UK-based peer-to-peer support network run by growers for growers. As well, the OGA is a place to exchange information and it represents its members. #organicfarming organicgrowersalliance.co.uk

Our jam-packed e-newsletter went out yesterday: mailchi.mp/41daeb408a3e...

Great to see @ogagrowers.bsky.social on here. Give them a follow #organicfarming #organicgrower

Our April E-Bulletin is out! Dean Organic Fund 💰, Living Mulches guide 🍀, Silvopasture 🌳 and more #organicfarming mailchi.mp/organicresea...

March News from the OGA. Read all our news - appeal update, SFI gloom, AGM report, protecting organic, webinars, events, jobs and more! mailchi.mp/b049334a70fc...

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My Organic Grower magazine has arrived! Always a thrill to see it in the flesh! You need to be an OGA member to receive it. organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/membership/

Please donate to OGA's appeal - a small organisation representing UK growers that needs support! #organicfarming organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-fundrais...

EU ambassadors back new GMOs deregulation: A dark day for farmers, consumers, nature, says @foeeurope.bsky.social gmwatch.org/en/106-news/...

We will update with interviews...but for now: westcountryvoices.co.uk/reject-corpo...

🥬 If you're a farmer or grower on 5ha or less in England, please take 5 mins to complete this survey and help us to make SFI work for small farmers and market gardens. ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @organicrescent.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social @sustainweb.org

New blog by Isi Mackintosh on #Feedthesoil which reflects on ORC (and previously Elm Farm Research Centre) research on #compost and #composting #onfarmcomposting 🪱 #organicfarming www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...

On #NationalBookDay I’ll take the liberty to shamelessly plug my book www.crowood.com/products/org...

Spring is on its way! At least the Spring issue of The Organic Grower, which I have just sent to the printers! You need to be a member of the Organic Growers Alliance to receive it! organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/membership/

Just got my copy of #Silvohorticulture! Looking forward to getting stuck in. Love that it’s dedicated to Alan Schofield & Martin Wolfe #Wakelyns and @organicrescent.bsky.social (especially Jo Smith and Sally Westaway) get mentioned. Well done @benraskin.bsky.social and Andy Dibben. Chelsea Green.

Really nice review of Tim Deane's Nature Notes in @thesoilassociation.bsky.social #OrganicFarming mag. #Naturewriting "Reader, it's like a hot salty bath on sore wounds and a broken heart. His writing is wryly amusing, intelligent, closely observational and somehow cosmic all at once." Lucy Gatward

NEW! Looking into the 2024 Consumer Insights Report Webinar Recording Now Available to view: tinyurl.com/249wv24e This report was also cited and discussed at ORFC ... you can also read our blog to find out more: tinyurl.com/yumtrpfa #Organicfarming @sustainweb.org

We were delighted to take part and attend (in-person & online) Oxford Real Farming Conference #ORFC25 recently. We offer some reflections along with some useful resources that were highlighted in the sessions that we attended agricology.co.uk/blog/solidar...

Training protected crops. We (OGA) are collecting your experiences of training tomatoes and other protected crops for a feature in the #OrganicGrower Do you use single or two cordon growing for eg tomatoes, cucumber, aubergines? forms.gle/PDsQJoKoRVo3...

We are recruiting a Content & Engagement Officer for @agricology.bsky.social ☘️Do you have knowledge of agroecological farming and a passion to communicate it? 🏡Full-time and home-based. The closing date for applications is 23/2/25 www.organicresearchcentre.com/about-us/wor...

"It was great to see organic farmers, growers and topics at the heart of things" at #ORFC25 @philsumption.bsky.social picks out some highlights. We must work together to address the challenges we face. www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...

Love this photo from ORFC photographer Hugh Warwick. Great to see Simon Fairlie #TheLand (fab magazine!) holding a well dog-eared copy of Tim Deane's Nature Notes. Come and get a copy on our stall to the right of the main stage in the Assembly Rooms. #ORFC25

Great to see a grower Andy Dibben kicking off #ORFC25 ‘we should move away from an us and them mentality.’ Key word: solidarity

My book The Organic Vegetable Grower and the excellent Nature Notes by Tim Deane are available from the OGA stall at #ORFC25 to the right of the stage in the town hall

New blog by Janie Caldbeck: Agricology's Top 10 Picks for #ORFC25 Oxford Real Farming Conference agricology.co.uk/blog/agricol...

Season's greetings, taking stock and looking forward - our December E-Bulletin is out. 🎄Season's greetings from all at ORC! ☘️ Our Annual Review of 2024 - an action-packed year. 🇬🇧 🇧🇷 🇬🇭 🇳🇬 New project: UK-Brazil-Africa Silvopasture Network Dates & Events for your calendar mailchi.mp/organicresea...