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Soil Association We are The Soil Association, the leading food and farming charity. We’re on a mission to fix food and farming for all.

We want our social media channels to be places where people can share how they feel about the Soil Association and all aspects of our work including their own experiences. We also want to make sure that people feel able to express their opinions in a warm, considerate and comfortable environment without being exposed to offensive content or feeling personally attacked by other members of our community. Read our Social Media Community guidelines here for more information about what we expect from individuals contributing to our channels. https://www.soilassociation.org/who-we-are/policies-and-procedures/social-media-community-guidelines/

20/10/2026

When natural health coach and business founder Destiny Malcolm-Anti started to struggle with her own health, she looked to the natural world and incorporated it into her healing practices. Now she advocates for the wisdom of respecting and listening to nature.

Nature is in decline. You know it. We know it. Climate change, soil degradation and biodiversity loss are accelerating, and the way food is produced and consumed remains a major driver of environmental damage. Sometimes it can feel like there’s nothing any of us can do.

Yet, history tells us that when people get together – passionate, brave, won’t-take-no-people – they can change everything. We’re proof of it at Soil Association. For 80 years, we’ve helped pioneer organic farming and champion better food systems, working alongside farmers, food businesses, schools, caterers and communities to build a shared vision of nature-friendly farming and healthier diets.

What was once dismissed is now becoming the future. Our 80th milestone comes at a critical moment. The momentum is with us. But we need to move fast. We can challenge what’s possible for nature’s progress.

To mark our anniversary year, we’ll be spotlighting 80 ‘voices’ from across the food and farming system. Farmers, growers, foresters, educators, businesses and community leaders who are helping to revive nature on farmland and reshape how food is produced and consumed.

The 80 'voices' represent many others - people across the movement who show us what’s possible. But the action of individuals isn’t enough. We need systemic change.

19/10/2026

Farmer and Ambassador Alex Gray from Brooksby College explains how the pigs form a crucial part of plant control of nettles and brambles at the farm. After the pigs have done their work, the farmers have been harvesting burdock seeds and sowing them with deep rooting plants such as turnip. This is to help protect the soil over winter and to improve the forage for animals next season.

19/10/2026

🌾 Want to make your farm more financially resilient? Cereal-legume intercropping could be the answer…

This ancient practice has a whole host of benefits for arable and mixed farms. With intercropping, you can:

️ ✔️ Cut inputs, like insecticides and fungicides

✔️ Increase overall crop yields on your farm

✔️ Grow your own protein, instead of buying it (beans or peas can replace soya on a mixed farm)

✔️ Bring a pulse into the rotation in a low-risk way

✔️ Use on-farm separators to access premium markets

🎬 Watch the short reel then head over to YouTube to see the full film: https://bit.ly/Leguminosefilm

The film features three farmers, a farming advisor and a supply chain expert telling you everything you need to know!

University of Reading Hodmedod

18/10/2026

Our Head of Horticulture Anne Rees outlines what the new Organic Action Plan for England means for growers, land use, procurement - and why we should be excited.

After years of calling for a dedicated plan for England, it's fantastic to see it finally arrive.

18/10/2026

Denise Walton has seen first hand the effects of removing agrochemicals from her land. Nature has bounced back – changes that happened in front of her eyes.

With an Organic Action Plan for England now announced, we hope more farmers will have the opportunity to work with nature, instead of against it. Because nature's revival cannot wait any longer.

17/10/2026

George Bennett runs Sandy Lane Farm, a farm where the soil is, you guessed it, sandy! To build up the soil quality, nature is integral - the farm works on a closed loop system where all areas of the farm work together to grow healthy, sustainable food.

Nature is in decline. You know it. We know it. Climate change, soil degradation and biodiversity loss are accelerating, and the way food is produced and consumed remains a major driver of environmental damage. Sometimes it can feel like there’s nothing any of us can do.

Yet, history tells us that when people get together – passionate, brave, won’t-take-no-people – they can change everything. We’re proof of it at Soil Association. For 80 years, we’ve helped pioneer organic farming and champion better food systems, working alongside farmers, food businesses, schools, caterers and communities to build a shared vision of nature-friendly farming and healthier diets.

What was once dismissed is now becoming the future. Our 80th milestone comes at a critical moment. The momentum is with us. But we need to move fast. We can challenge what’s possible for nature’s progress.

To mark our anniversary year, we’ll be spotlighting 80 ‘voices’ from across the food and farming system. Farmers, growers, foresters, educators, businesses and community leaders who are helping to revive nature on farmland and reshape how food is produced and consumed.

The 80 'voices' represent many others - people across the movement who show us what’s possible. But the action of individuals isn’t enough. We need systemic change.

16/10/2026

How are we going to do that?

Producing more food organically will reduce synthetic fertiliser and pesticide use, revitalise soils, boost biodiversity and clean up our waterways.

Ian Wilkinson of Cotswold Seeds has been farming organically for years - now other farmers will be given more avenues to do the same.

With the recent publication of an organic action plan for England, the future looks a little bit brighter ☀️

15/10/2026

Want to know more about assessing soil health in the field, at your desk or in the lab? 🌱

The European project we support, AI 4 Soil Health has created a collection of educational materials to help you. These resources – ranging from how-to videos to podcasts – have been designed with soil science students in mind but are available to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge on the topic.

Watch and listen to them to be informed on the latest techniques for analysing soil health and new scientific thinking around soil monitoring.

bit.ly/AI4SHedumaterials

Technische Universität Hamburg

14/10/2026

20 years ago, Charlotte Hollins and her brother Ben faced a David and Goliath battle to save Fordhall Organic Farm from being sold by their landlord for industrial development. Now they have 8000 landlords and counting. By embracing community ownership, they're safeguarding their rich soil and organic pasture for the next generation.

In the wake of government announcing an Organic Action Plan for England, we spoke to Charlotte about her farm's 300 year story - and how we can all come together to save nature.

Nature is in decline. You know it. We know it. Climate change, soil degradation and biodiversity loss are accelerating, and the way food is produced and consumed remains a major driver of environmental damage. Sometimes it can feel like there’s nothing any of us can do.

Yet, history tells us that when people get together – passionate, brave, won’t-take-no-people – they can change everything. We’re proof of it at Soil Association. For 80 years, we’ve helped pioneer organic farming and champion better food systems, working alongside farmers, food businesses, schools, caterers and communities to build a shared vision of nature-friendly farming and healthier diets.

What was once dismissed is now becoming the future. Our 80th milestone comes at a critical moment. The momentum is with us. But we need to move fast. We can challenge what’s possible for nature’s progress.

To mark our anniversary year, we’ll be spotlighting 80 ‘voices’ from across the food and farming system. Farmers, growers, foresters, educators, businesses and community leaders who are helping to revive nature on farmland and reshape how food is produced and consumed.

The 80 'voices' represent many others - people across the movement who show us what’s possible. But the action of individuals isn’t enough. We need systemic change.

14/10/2026

This is a big moment for the organic movement in England 🌱

Today, the Government launched the Organic Action Plan for England, recognising the important role organic farming can play in delivering healthier soils, cleaner water, thriving wildlife, climate resilience and high standards of animal welfare.

We've been proud to work alongside farmers, businesses, partners, our members and government over many years to help build the case for a plan like this. It's great to see that work reflected in a shared ambition for the future of organic.

It’s time to unlock organic. We want to see;

🌿 giving farmers the confidence and support to go organic
🌿 investing in the supply chains that help British organic businesses grow
🌿 serving more organic food in schools, hospitals and other public settings
🌿 helping British farmers meet growing demand for organic food
There's still plenty to do, but today is a positive step forward.

More information here https://www.soilassociation.org/what-we-do/championing-organic/organic-action-plan-for-england/

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Organic Research Centre, Garden Organic, UK Organic Biodynamic Association, Organic Farmers & Growers, Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food And Farming

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