The business of The Organic
Research Centre, Elm Farm is to develop and support sustainable
land-use,
agriculture and food systems, primarily within local economies,
which build on organic principles
to ensure the health and well-being of
soil, plant, animal, man and his environment.
2010 Organic Producers’
Conference
Despite
the inclement weather the 2010 Organic Producer Conference was very well
attended and information packed, with many inspirational speakers. Working
with the Organic Growers Alliance, The Institute of Organic Training and
Advice, The Colloquium of Organic Researchers, GM Freeze and other
producer and research groups, the Organic Research Centre pulled together
a stimulating and highly informative programme. There
were many speakers giving presentations in sessions designed to inform and
maximise the opportunities to participate. The Plenary sessions focused on
the big issues of Sustainable Food Security and Climate Change whilst the
workshop sessions covered a range of technical and policy issues including
livestock nutrition, varieties and breeding, agroforestry, farm economics,
nutrient management, animal welfare, GM issues, biodiversity management,
market trends and communicating the organic message. The
conference's presentations will soon be made available on this
website. IOTA Research into Practice: A review of organic research and
what it means for practical organic farming The
series of IOTA Technical Leaflets provides a summary of the key practical
farming recommendations arising from organic research. The
Leaflets draw on the extensive organic research programme in the UK and
elsewhere, the results of which are collated and analysed in the
topic-focused IOTA Research Reviews and which provide further information
if required. They are intended to be used by farmers, advisers and others
involved in organic and more sustainable agriculture systems. Hard copies
can be printed from the PDF files provided; please circulate widely to
anyone who may be interested. The
Leaflets and further information can be found on the IOTA website - www.organicadvice.org.uk Conference
and Education Facilities at the Organic Research
centre Join
the campaign to grow the organic market in the UK. We have done it, will
you? The
benefits that organic produce and organic farming bring to both consumers
and society, need to be communicated much better to the public. A bid to
the EU could secure funds to organize a large marketing campaign to
support the sector. To
contact us please click here To view
Organic Research Centre's publications, click here.
The
campaign, supported by a partnership including several organizations and
supported by Sustain, will inform consumers on the advantages of buying
organic products and how to go about purchasing organic produce with
confidence. 
For
expert advice from the OAS on conversion and organic production, click here...
The
Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, Berkshire
RG20 0HR
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Charity number 281276, VAT registered GB314 6681 59
Tel: +44 (0)1488
658298 Fax: +44 (0)1488 658503
website:
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