@OrgResCent

The Centre is the UK's leading independent research, development and advisory institution for organic agriculture. In September 2025 became part of @ADASGroup

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Joined June 2011
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Agricology@agricologySep 4
This guide created by @CoventryCAWR, Landworkers' Alliance & @OrgResCent, introduces a practical method for farmers and growers to assess non-crop plants as indicators of soil conditions. 🌱🌼 Access the guide: ow.ly/bnMa50ZJet7 ✏️Credit: CAWR/ Alix Villanueva
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Scottish Forestry
@scotforestryJun 30
Integrating Trees Network event - 23 July, Dalry Join us to explore how trees and livestock can work together. The free event includes a visit to Brodoclea Woodland Farm to see how pigs are managed in a young woodland. Book your place: tickettailor.com/events/inte… #IntegratingTrees
Pigs with young trees and the words "Integrating Trees Network. Framing in woodlands: Managing your pigs in a young woodland. Thursday 23 July, 10am to 1pm."

ALT Pigs with young trees and the words "Integrating Trees Network. Framing in woodlands: Managing your pigs in a young woodland. Thursday 23 July, 10am to 1pm."

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Megan@FavColour_GreenJun 29
YES! How often/how long animals go over heat stress thresholds impacts milk yield, fertility, DLWG, immune function &more; welfare AND bottom line implications Study in Wales 2025 showed cows without shade saw milk yield loss of 117.3kg/cow over 87days businesswales.gov.wales/farm…

Why planting more trees could protect milk yields

05 September 2025New data shows the impact of heat stress induced by an absence of shade during hot weather on dairy cows, with a milk yield loss of 117.3kg/cow estimated over an 87-day period...

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Devon Hedge Group@lovedevonhedgesJun 29
When the sun is blazing, a good hedge makes all the difference. Ewes/lambs taking refuge in the shade of a tall hedge. A reminder that healthy hedges deliver benefits for wildlife, farming & animal welfare. 🐑☀️ 📸 Rupert Marshall #DevonHedges #Hedgerows #Livestock #DevonFarming
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ReForest Project@ReForestTweetsJun 24
🌳 ReForest is actively participating at #EURAF2026, contributing to discussions on the future of #agroforestry in Europe. 🌱 Productivity & ecosystem services 🤝 Advisory systems & knowledge sharing 💶 Sustainable financing 🌦️ Climate adaptation & resilience 🌍 Carbon accounting
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Creating new wood pasture: What we’ve learned from Nature Returns – Natural England share.google/nlrrGOM6ykI1rFg…

Creating new wood pasture: What we’ve learned from Nature Returns

By Jessica Elias, Natural England Nature-based Solutions are increasingly recognised as an effective way to respond to climate change while restoring nature and improving people’s wellbeing. Through...

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AHDB@TheAHDBJun 8
We've launched a new SFI cost/benefit tool for farmers! The tool has been created to help farmers better understand how SFI actions could impact their individual businesses and support more informed decision-making. Check it out here👉bit.ly/4ayKAwC
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Scottish Forestry
@scotforestryJun 3
Have trees or woodland on your farm or croft? We’d love to hear from you! Scottish Forestry and partners are carrying out new research into how trees and woodland impact farm productivity. Complete our survey to share your views: tinyurl.com/benefit-of-trees #IntegratingTrees
A tractor ploughing a field with trees in the background. Credit Jayne Adamson

ALT A tractor ploughing a field with trees in the background. Credit Jayne Adamson

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Beyond GM
@Beyond_GMJun 8
The judgment "makes clear that the Secretary of State handled the issue of tracing PBOs in an unlawful way, and prioritised commercial interests over concerns raised about the impact on the organic sector, consumers, and trade within the UK and EU." naturalnewsdesk.co.uk/2026/0…

Campaigners hail victory as High Court quashes gene-editing regulations

The High Court yesterday handed a major victory to organic and consumer groups when it ruled that the Government failed to properly assess the consequences of controversial legislation of gene-edit…

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HEurope Re-Livestock@ReLivestockJun 4
📢 Upcoming #ReLivestock Webinar 🐖 Replacing soybean in pig nutrition: legumes & insects 📅 24 June | 15:00–17:00 CET ✅ Soya reduction ✅ Legumes ✅ Insects ✅ Spain insights (Re-Livestock results) 👉 Register here: ow.ly/KSHb50Z796v #PigProduction
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ReForest Project@ReForestTweetsMay 12
🌳 What if Europe’s agroforestry community had one place to connect, learn & collaborate? 💚 Now it does. 👉 The #ReForestPlatform brings together farmers, researchers, policymakers & businesses to accelerate #Agroforestry across Europe. 🔗 reforest.euromed-economists.…
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ReForest Project@ReForestTweetsMay 12
🌳 Agroforestry knowledge is growing across Europe 💚 The #ReForest Newsfeed is where the conversation happens 👉 Share updates, research, farm experiences & ideas 👥 Get featured in our weekly newsletter reforest.euromed-economists.… #Agroforestry #SustainableAgriculture
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IFOAM Organics Europe@OrganicsEuropeApr 17
🌱 Interested in #OrganicPlantBreeding? Join the @LiveSeeding Summer School 2026 in Valencia 🇪🇸 on 13-17 July to explore participatory approaches & sustainable seed systems. ⏳ Pre-register by 8 May 👉 liveseeding.eu/liveseeding-s… #OrganicSeeds #PlantBreeding @ECO_PB_2001_eu
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Agricology@agricologyApr 7
COMING SOON...🌳🐄 Our latest Tech Guide and online Hub (released later this week) will explore the role of #TreeFodder as a supplementary livestock feed, bringing together peer-reviewed research & farmer experience. We can't wait to share this one with you! 🤩
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Innovative Farmers@IFarmersApr 2
The final report for the Farm Net Zero compost field lab is now available.🪴👩‍🌾 Watch the video to find out more about the trial: youtube.com/watch?v=1T4A4bdB… To read the report, visit this link and click 'results and reports': innovativefarmers.org/farmer… @FarmCO2Toolkit @HeliganGardens

Can composting kill weeds and save carbon?

The Farm Net Zero compost field lab explored the effects and benefi...

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ReForest Project@ReForestTweetsApr 1
🌰 New #hazelnut demo plot at Inagro’s #agroforestry site! 🌍🍃Farmers across Europe are turning to nuts to #diversify & boost resilience 👉 Discover more on our platform: reforest.euromed-economists.… #Agroforestry #SustainableFarming #ClimateResilience #ReForest
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fabulous look at Agroforestry at @wakelyns - well worth a read from @OrgResCent @woodlandstrust Agroforestry: Resilience through diversity organicresearchcentre.com/ne…

New 2026 version – Wakelyns Agroforestry: Resilience through diversity - The Organic Research Centre

This revised edition of the Wakelyns booklet which celebrated the work of the late Martin Wolfe with the ORC is brought up to the present with updates to the evolving community of stacked enterprises...

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ReForest Project@ReForestTweetsMar 30
🌱 ReForest final meeting wrapped up an inspiring 4-year journey! 🌍From Living Labs to #agroforestrytools, we’ve built a strong #agroforestry ecosystem across Europe 🌳Agroforestry is no longer a niche. It’s key for climate-smart agriculture 💚 Thank you to all partners!
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Innovative Farmers@IFarmersMar 26
Interested in using bokashi in an animal production system? 🐄 Watch the recording of our recent webinar to find out more: youtube.com/watch?v=yXFXeGQU…
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Agricology@agricologyMar 26
New Resource: REFOREST Knowledge Hub 🌳 This online 'Hub' from @ReForestTweets brings together resources and research from the UK & beyond to help farmers and landowners plan, create & manage sustainable #Agroforestry systems.🍃 Learn more➡️agricology.co.uk/resource/re… @OrgResCent
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ReForest Project@ReForestTweetsMar 22
🌿 At the @IEEP_eu science–policy event in Brussels last week, ReForest experts shared insights on how #NatureBasedSolutions can support sustainable food systems #PublicGoodsTool by @OrgResCent #ReForestPlatform by @EMEAorg 🎥 Recording youtube.com/live/s2UFXikKj2o
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