Phil Sumption
@philsumption.bsky.social
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Organic grower, researcher, author and advisor. Freelance - Bio Communications. Based in Germany.
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On
#NationalBookDay
I’ll take the liberty to shamelessly plug my book
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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 ...
https://www.crowood.com/products/organic-vegetable-grower-by-phil-sumption
about 1 year ago
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I received mine yesterday! Always great to see hard copies of projects I've worked on!
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13 days ago
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Organic Growers Alliance
16 days ago
News from our recent AGM in Leeds - Seed Conversations, farm visits and more!
#OrganicGrower
#Organicfarming
#organicseed
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OGA AGM enjoys Yorkshire hospitality - March 2026 - Organic Growers Alliance
For the 2026 OGA-AGM we enjoyed warm hospitality at the Quaker Meeting House, Leeds. They provided all organic teas, coffees, milk and biscuits. They also gave us full access to their kitchens and the...
https://organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-agm-enjoys-yorkshire-hospitality/
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Agricology
23 days ago
🔦Event Spotlight: How to Start a Market Garden 👩🌾 Thinking about setting up a veg growing business? Learn about the challenges & rewards of commercial market gardening at this
@ogagrowers.bsky.social
webinar on 25/3 with Kate Collyns &
@philsumption.bsky.social
🥬 Tickets here:
ow.ly/CYiV50YrfqE
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Phil Sumption
Organic Growers Alliance
27 days ago
It's our AGM on Friday in Leeds. If you can't make it you are welcome to join online from 1.45pm GMT. It may be possible to join in the panel discussion on 'Seeds; Sourcing, saving and sharing' that will follow the conclusion of the business.
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Phil Sumption
Organic Growers Alliance
about 1 month ago
Our Spring
#OrganicGrower
is approved to print. OGA members can expect theirs soon! Also in the mailing will be this great new Rotations for Field Vegetables Technical Guide from
@agricology.bsky.social
- another benefit for being an OGA member
organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/join-oga/
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Great news to wake up to! 😊✅
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about 1 month ago
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Phil Sumption
Organic Research Centre
about 1 month ago
Organic farming and agroforestry in SFI, on-farm composting 💩, farmer 🌳champions and more! Our February E-bulletin is out! #organicfarming
https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-february2026
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Agricology
about 1 month ago
💻#RotationsForFieldVegetables Hub Last month we launched our new curated learning space bringing together the very best: 🧑🌾Farmer case studies 📹Videos & webinars 🧰Digital tools 📖Research & science 🔗 Visit the Rotations Hub now:
agricology.co.uk/resource/rot...
@philsumption.bsky.social
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Phil Sumption
Organic Growers Alliance
about 1 month ago
We need to raise funds to secure the development of the Organic Growers Alliance, and build greater strength across the organic movement.
#OrganicFarming
We have the promise of £5,000 if our members, friends, and supporters will match it.
organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-fundrais...
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Phil Sumption
Organic Research Centre
about 2 months ago
We have picked out some highlights of
@orfc.bsky.social
#ORFC26 from an #organicfarming perspective with links to videos and recordings:
https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/news/orfc26-an-organic-perspective/
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Phil Sumption
Organic Research Centre
about 2 months ago
Great to see Lee Holdstock of the
Soil Association
talking about our 'very excellent report' at #Biofach in the 'European Market for Organic Food' session. Read it here:
https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/resources/resource-library/marketing-organic-consumer-insights-report/
#Biofach
#organicfarming
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Organic Research Centre
about 2 months ago
Nice to see Susanne Padel (ex of this parish) chairing the 'European Market for Organic Food' session at #Biofach 2026. Data presented by FiBL The World of Organic Agriculture
https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1861-organic-world-2026
#Biofach
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Wow! More people are employed in the organic sector in Germany than in the car industry!
#Biofach
#organicfarming
about 2 months ago
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Agricology
about 2 months ago
👀Look Inside Our New Technical Guide: Rotations for Field Vegetables📖 Agricology's latest Tech Guide offers in-depth, experience-led guidance on designing and managing
#CropRotations
in
#Horticulture
. Read it now:
ow.ly/Gtko50Y8Fi8
#Agroecology
#RegenAg
#Organic
@philsumption.bsky.social
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Phil Sumption
Agricology
about 2 months ago
🤔Why are
#CropRotations
so important? They can help growers to: 🌱Suppress weeds ⚖️Balance fertility 🥕Boost productivity 🪲Fight pests & disease Learn how to design & implement effective
#horticultural
rotations with our new Tech Guide by
@philsumption.bsky.social
🔗https://ow.ly/hiAR50Y5jVS
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Phil Sumption
Organic Growers Alliance
2 months ago
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...
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Phil Sumption
Organic Research Centre
2 months ago
🌱 Out now from
Agricology
#Rotations for Field Vegetables New Technical Guide by
Phil Sumption
on-farm video & online Resource Hub supporting growers to design resilient veg rotations and build #soilhealth.🐞#organicfarming Free, practical and grounded in real experience.
https://ow.ly/8chJ50Y5MTi
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Rotations for Field Vegetables – a new Technical Guide from Agricology - The Organic Research Centre
New Agricology Technical Guide and Hub support growers to strengthen field vegetable rotations and improve soil health
https://ow.ly/8chJ50Y5MTi
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Phil Sumption
Organic Growers Alliance
2 months ago
OGA members will receive a hard copy of this fab new guide with their next
#OrganicGrower
magazine.
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Great to see this over the line and out in the world!
#organicfarming
#OrganicGrower
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2 months ago
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Agricology
3 months ago
New Resource ➡️ Climate Resilience: a Guide for Growers 🌍 This booklet by Andy Dibben & Dan Burston for OGA & CSA Network offers info for growers looking to improve their #resilience & flexibility in the face of climate-based challenges. 🐞Read now:
https://ow.ly/8Hbs50XW7rc
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Phil Sumption
Agricology
2 months ago
📢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/
#ORFC26
📸@hedgehoghugh.bsky.social
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Agricology
3 months ago
Clare Whittle helps to kick off
#ORFC26
"How can you break down the crap that surrounds you and make something better?" How can you be more dung beetle?"
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Phil Sumption
Organic Growers Alliance
3 months ago
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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Strawberry Growing Workshop
One day workshop for commercial growers and gardeners, learning about propagation, site preparation, care & selling of organic strawberries.
https://tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6ODMzMg==
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Looks like a Ram Raid....
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3 months ago
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Phil Sumption
Jack Wallington
3 months ago
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...
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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.
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
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One of my clients is the lovely German organic/biodynamic seed firm Culinaris Saatgut für Lebensmittel. All OP seed grown/bred by them. I have for a few years designed and translated their Catalogue. The English Catalogue is available to download as a pdf
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3 months ago
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Great writing for all lovers of the countryside, gardening and growing with nature. Perfect for winter evenings to dip in and out of. I read mine over and over and never get tired of it.
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3 months ago
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Organic Growers Alliance
4 months ago
Welcome to OGA's December News 2025 🎶 O Tannenbaum, how faithful are your leaves 🎵
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Today is the second birthday 🕯️ 🕯️ of my book The Organic Vegetable Grower
#Christmasiscoming
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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...
https://www.crowood.com/book/organic-vegetable-grower/
4 months ago
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No.72 is on its way!
#organicfarming
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4 months ago
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Organic Growers Alliance
4 months ago
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
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Organic Growers Alliance
6 months ago
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.
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Phil Sumption
Organic Growers Alliance
5 months ago
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
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Organic Research Centre
5 months ago
Agroforestry Show, Hub and Handbook, Sustainability of Organic Farms, Events and More! Our October E-Bulletin is out!
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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.
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6 months ago
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Great to be involved with this latest technical guide from Agricology
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6 months ago
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Organic Growers Alliance
7 months ago
Read all the latest news from the OGA in our September newsletter
#OrganicGrower
#Organicfarming
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Organic Research Centre
7 months ago
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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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.
https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/press-releases/orc-joins-adas/
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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!
7 months ago
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My
#OrganicGrower
has arrived!
@ogagrowers.bsky.social
Always a proud moment… Have you got yours yet?
8 months ago
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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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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...
https://organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/nature-notes/
8 months ago
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Organic Growers Alliance
8 months ago
Our packed August newsletter is here! A hard rain's gonna fall...
#Organicfarming
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Organic Research Centre
8 months ago
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...
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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…
https://directdriller.com/farmer-focus-john-pawsey-7/
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Our biggest issue yet!
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8 months ago
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Organic Growers Alliance
9 months ago
Read our July news! We want you - director recruitment. Training, funding, tillage, events, jobs and more.
#Organicfarming
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Agricology
9 months ago
🚜 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...
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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.
https://agricology.co.uk/blog/innovations-in-organic-farming-showcased-at-germanys-organic-field-days/
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Phil Sumption
Organic Research Centre
9 months ago
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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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
https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/seeking-gmo-transparency-from-field-to-fork/
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Agricology
9 months ago
📣📰 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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9 months ago
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Organic Research Centre
9 months ago
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.
https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/news/organic-field-days-germany-water/
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