Phil Sumption
@philsumption.bsky.social
Organic grower, researcher, author and advisor. Freelance - Bio Communications. Based in Germany.
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Organic Vegetable Grower
The Organic Vegetable Grower is a practical guide for those growing, or wishing to grow, market and sell organic vegetables for a living. The book is rooted in organic principles and covers:• Getting ...
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On #NationalBookDay I’ll take the liberty to shamelessly plug my book www.crowood.com/products/org...
The second in my blog series for @organicrescent.bsky.social www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/... #organicfarming
Organic is for life, not just September - The Organic Research Centre
Phil Sumption blogs on ORC's work on the organic market over the last 46 years, as Organic September draws to a close.
www.organicresearchcentre.com
October 1, 2026 at 6:36 AM
The second in my blog series for @organicrescent.bsky.social www.organicresearchcentre.com/news-events/... #organicfarming
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GreenGrass in drought? 🍀 Soil health, agroforestry and more! Our September E-Bulletin is out! mailchi.mp/organicresea...
#soilhealth #agroforestry #FeedtheSoil #OrganicSeptember #Organicfarming
#soilhealth #agroforestry #FeedtheSoil #OrganicSeptember #Organicfarming
October 1, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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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/...
The wisdom of the weeder - The Organic Research Centre
Phil Sumption blogs about a pioneering project on organic weed management that brought farmers, researchers and stakeholders together.
www.organicresearchcentre.com
September 2, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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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Weeds, wheat, worms and walnuts 🌱🪱🌰 Our August E-Bulletin is out! https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-august2026
August 27, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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The Autumn #OrganicGrower is at the printers! Many thanks to all our contributors and the editorial team. Big thanks to Erin Evans #ShillingfordOrganics for the cover photo.
The magazine will mail out to OGA members soon. If not a member you can join here organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/join-oga/
The magazine will mail out to OGA members soon. If not a member you can join here organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/join-oga/
August 25, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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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 -
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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?...
June 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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?...
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?...
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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/
Towards an English Organic Action Plan - The Organic Research Centre
Julia Cooper and the English Organic Forum met Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP at Riverford's Sacrewell farm for encouraging discussion about an Organic Action Plan for England.
www.organicresearchcentre.com
June 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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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The Summer #OrganicGrower magazine is on its way! Just sent to Seacourt Ltd and paper copies (and digital versions) will be with OGA members soon!
Loads in this one!
#biochar #soilhealth #composttea #peatfree #IPM #solidaritypricing #payitforward #organicfarming
Loads in this one!
#biochar #soilhealth #composttea #peatfree #IPM #solidaritypricing #payitforward #organicfarming
June 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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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?...
How to start a market garden - with Kate Collyns
YouTube video by Organic Growers Alliance
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April 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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?...
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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/...
- documents chronicle years-long campaign to make it easier to build intensive livestock units
Story by @zdboren.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK looks to relax planning rules for factory farms after industry lobbying
Exclusive: documents chronicle years-long campaign to make it easier to build intensive livestock units
www.theguardian.com
April 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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/...
- 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!
Our new Rotations for Field Vegetables Technical Guide mailed out with the Spring #OrganicGrower magazine to 550 @ogagrowers.bsky.social members
March 19, 2026 at 7:37 AM
I received mine yesterday! Always great to see hard copies of projects I've worked on!
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News from our recent AGM in Leeds - Seed Conversations, farm visits and more! #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming #organicseed organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-agm-enjo...
OGA AGM enjoys Yorkshire hospitality - March 2026 - Organic Growers Alliance
For the 2026 OGA-AGM we enjoyed warm hospitality at the Quaker Meeting House, Leeds. They provided all organic teas, coffees, milk and biscuits. They also gave us full access to their kitchens and the...
organicgrowersalliance.co.uk
March 16, 2026 at 7:55 AM
News from our recent AGM in Leeds - Seed Conversations, farm visits and more! #OrganicGrower #Organicfarming #organicseed organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-agm-enjo...
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🔦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
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
March 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
🔦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
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
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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...
March 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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...
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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/
March 2, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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/
Great news to wake up to! 😊✅
February 27, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Great news to wake up to! 😊✅
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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
https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-february2026
February 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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
https://mailchi.mp/organicresearchcentre/e-bulletin-february2026
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💻#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
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
February 19, 2026 at 10:19 AM
💻#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
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
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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 the promise of £5,000 if our members, friends, and supporters will match it. organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-fundrais...
February 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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 the promise of £5,000 if our members, friends, and supporters will match it. organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/oga-fundrais...
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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/
February 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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/
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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
February 10, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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
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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
Data presented by FiBL The World of Organic Agriculture https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1861-organic-world-2026
February 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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
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
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Wow! More people are employed in the organic sector in Germany than in the car industry! #Biofach #organicfarming
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👀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
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
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
👀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
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
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🤔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
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
February 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM
🤔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
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