Phil Sumption

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

I have bought shares - please consider joining me - Wakelyns is inspirational and too important to lose.

It's been a long time coming - let's hope this time it has legs...

The second in my blog series for @organicrescent.bsky.social www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/... #organicfarming

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I have written a blog for @organicrescent.bsky.social which is the first of a new series reflecting on past ORC work and achievements. This one on a great collaborative & participatory research project led by @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social #organicfarming www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/...

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We are collecting your experiences of integrating laying hens into vegetable and/or fruit/agroforestry systems for a feature in the Organic Grower. What are the pros and cons and top tips for making it a success? - Please respond before August 1st 2026 - us.list-manage.com/10FXsbxcj0L?...

ORC welcomes the news that an Organic Action Plan for England #OAPE is on its way, and reflects on why Organic Action Plans are so important. @riverford.bsky.social #organicfarming https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/news/towards-an-english-organic-action-plan/

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If you missed the webinar 'How to Start a Market Garden' with Kate Collyns and @philsumption.bsky.social the other night you can watch it here #organicfarming youtu.be/FzYJqokIAIM?...

UK looks to relax planning rules for factory farms after industry lobbying - documents chronicle years-long campaign to make it easier to build intensive livestock units Story by @zdboren.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I received mine yesterday! Always great to see hard copies of projects I've worked on!

News from our recent AGM in Leeds - Seed Conversations, farm visits and more! #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming #organicseed organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-agm-enjo...

🔦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

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. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/organic-gr...

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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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

💻#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

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...

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/

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/ #organicfarming

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

Wow! More people are employed in the organic sector in Germany than in the car industry! #Biofach #organicfarming

👀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

🤔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

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...

🌱 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

OGA members will receive a hard copy of this fab new guide with their next #OrganicGrower magazine.

Great to see this over the line and out in the world! #organicfarming #OrganicGrower

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

📢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/ 📸@hedgehoghugh.bsky.social

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?"

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 tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6ODMz...

Looks like a Ram Raid....

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...

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 culinaris-saatgut.de/en/varieties...

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.

Welcome to OGA's December News 2025 🎶 O Tannenbaum, how faithful are your leaves 🎵 mailchi.mp/9e6aee222a2e...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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/...