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The Soil Association Certification welcomes Labour plan as sector looks to growth

After the Government's announcement yesterday, FG head of arable Ash Ellwood considers the realistic pros and cons of the action plan for growers

The Government has launched an Organic Action plan which looks to unlock the growth of the domestic market

Organic and conventional farmers in Suffolk have joined forces to test three different crop establishment systems, with a focus on weed control, soil health and soil moisture conservation

The Wildlife Trusts says volume must not be allowed to replace the value of sustainable farming

Few beef farmers can claim that skippering a speedboat is part of the working day, but the Scott-Park family's lochside location has provided opportunities to supplement the income from their organic suckler herd

The Defra secretary highlighted the importance of healthy soils and confirmed the government’s commitment to an Organic Action Plan for England while at Groundswell

Rising fertiliser costs, sustainability concerns and consumer demand are driving a surge in organic farmland in the UK, according to Soil Association Certification

Mossgiel Organic 51AVÊÓƵwants to plot a better way forward to support small farm businesses which face volatility and uncertainty from the mega dairies

Differing levels of government support for organic farming are creating a postcode lottery for UK farmers, with huge variations between England, Scotland and Wales