IPM in action: from research to practice in horticultural crops
Thurs 12 March, 1-2.15pm, online
In a joint session with the Organic Growers Alliance (OGA), this webinar explores some of the latest research in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) grounded in a practical, implementable approach. Our speakers areSteven Jacobs (Co-ordinator, Organic Growers Alliance), Andy Dibben (Head Grower, Abbey Home Farm), Dave Barfoot (Head Grower, Tyninghame Community Farm) and Professor Rosemary Collier from University of Warwick.
Find out more about the organic conversion process and the practical realities of organic dairy farming. Join our advisor Jerry Alford, alongside organic consultant Rob Daykin, Doug Stevens (an inspector from Soil Association Certification), and experienced organic dairy farmer Peter Cheek from Godminster Farm in Somerset.
Farming the Fens: Building resilient peatland systems
Thurs 9 April, 1- 2.15pm, online
Join us for a dive into paludaculture, and the pressures faced by those working lowland peat soils - highly productive farmland responsible for a significant proportion of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Chaired by our soil scientist Josiah Judson as part of NBSoil, a Soil Mission Horizon project, with Christian Kielinger from Fenland SOIL, Callum Bennett from G’s Norfolk and Lucy Harler from G’s Fresh.
SFI26 Explained: a practical guide for organic and non-organic farmers
Tues 14 April 7-8.15pm, online
Join our farming advisors for a comprehensive look at SFI26. We'll dig into available options, offer practical guidance on planning & preparing applications and look at how schemes can integrate into different farming systems. For organic & non-organic farmers.
Join us for lunch, a discussion led by our farming advisor Karen Fisher, and a farm walk hosted by Field Hall's farm manager Rob Atkin, exploring soil health in action on a mixed farming system. With guest speaker Tim Parton, farm manager at Brewood Park Farm.
The Soil Association’s Organic Producers Board invites you to a regional meeting and farm walk in Southwest Scotland. Kindly hosting the event is Ruth Ashton-Shaw, a member of the new Scotland board and farmer at Low Auldgirth Steading, Dumfries. Please come and join us for a good discussion, refreshments and meet the board members who represent your interests in the south of Scotland and north of England.
Join farmer Lynnie Hutchison for an insightful webinar sharing findings and best practice from the Innovative Farmers Field Lab exploring a graduated approach to natural fly strike prevention and treatment in sheep.
Where trees meet bees: agroforestry for pollinators (March 2026) Practical strategies to boost biodiversity, and see how agroforestry can unlock benefits for business and the environment. With Sarah Holdsworth from Bee Happy Plants, The Wildlife Trust’s Vicki Hird and organic farmer Mark Lea.
A Positive Future for Farmed Animals (Beef cattle and Sheep) (November 2025) looked at our new Good Life Opportunity frameworks and how they support and advance an animal's quality of life. We discussed the principles of frameworks for Beef Cattle and Sheep, looking at potential ways to support and advance livestock quality of life.
Soil moisture in horticultural systems (October 2025) explored the benefits of using soil moisture probes to understand moisture uptake by plants and how to utilise the information for irrigation scheduling and crop management decisions. With John Taylor of Pollybell Farms, and Peter White from Soil Moisture Sense.
Building Sustainable Beef Systems webinar (August 2025): A practical session looking at organic cattle and opportunities to support organic beef production. With Angus Nelless from Thistleyhaugh Farm, Peter Jones, Director of Organic Livestock Marketing Cooperative (OLMC), and Adrian Steele (Organic Sector Development Advisor), Annie Crook (Producer Certification Officer) and Tabitha Acton (Farming Advisor) from the Soil Association.
Exploring the value of the farm treescape through whole farm tree planning (April 2025) looked at the value of treescapes in farming practices, sharing results from our Whole Farm Tree Plan project. As well as learning insights from the project, funded via the Forestry Commission, the webinar looked at the tree assessment process and how it shaped the future plan of one of the project farmers.
The agronomy of intercropping (March 2025): One of the key barrier to the uptake of intercropping is a lack of knowledge about its agronomy, specifically around weed and pest control but also species selection and seeding ratios. This webinar looks at the findings from a recent field lab, part of the Leguminose project.
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Cultivating Change – building policy from the ground up(November 2025) brings together key policy experts, researchers and innovation hub leads to co-create a shared vision of our food and farming sector that is rooted in resilience and ecological integrity.
