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• Yeo Valley - Putting Nature First

  Yeo Valley Organic is Britain’s largest organic dairy brand and this Organic September it has put the word ‘organic’ back in the centre of its iconic logo heart, along with their new campaign to Put Nature First. In this article by Tim Mead, dairy farmer and owner of Yeo Valley, explains why now is the time for organic, and how ‘regenerative organic agriculture’ should lead the debate in trying to help reverse climate change.

• Organic and the Climate Crisis with Jen Gale

  In this two-part episode, Jen talks to Anna de la Vega from The Urban Worm about the role organic systems can play in the climate crisis and then to Tim Mead from Yeo Valley organic and regenerative agriculture works on their farm.

• Go organic, and then a step further!

  Biona and Pip Organic - two organic brands who are looking to the future and taking an extra step to make a better world for the next generation.

• The climate crisis is the problem. Could organic farming be the answer?

  Today marks the end of the Organic September 'Nature has the answer' campaign and in this incredibly informative and thought-provoking article by Lizzie Rivera, we explain why organic farming could be the answer to the climate crisis.

• Sustainable Eating - Jen Gale

  For our third podcast Jen Gale of Sustainable(ish) hosts a panel discussion about eating sustainably with Melissa Hemsley, Ben White from Coombe Farm Organic and Tim Field from Daylesford.

• Daylesford's Future of Food Series

  For this year's Organic September, Daylesford are running a ‘Future of Food’ series where they have been bringing insightful interviews with thought leaders in the food, ecology and agriculture industries.

• Organic 101

  In the second episode of our mini series of podcasts with Jen Gale, aka Sustainable(ish), Jen is joined by Lee Holdstock from The Soil Association, Harriet O'Regan from Organic UK, and Guy Singh-Watson from Riverford to discuss all things organic.

• The Plight of the Humble Bee by Jen Gale

  Here's the first episode of our mini series of podcasts in collaboration with Jen Gale who writes and podcasts about all things Sustainable(ish).

• Why organic is the eco choice

  There are many reasons to choose organic and increasingly, people are doing so for the benefit of the planet. Kathy Slack takes a look into what makes organic farming better for the environment.

• Going organic: Nature has the answer

  At its heart, organic farming is about looking after nature so that nature can look after us. Hayley Coristine explains how the bees, birds, butterflies and all the other creatures that live on organic farms are protected.

• 5 organic heroes to enjoy on Desert Island Discs

  World leaders, film stars, scientists and musicians have all made their mark on the long-running BBC show since it began in 1942. Here we feature 5 of our organic heroes who shared their passion for farming in harmony with nature while picking out their favourite tunes.

• Organic alcohol – how is it different?

  As organic wine becomes easier to find in restaurants and shops, you may have noticed that organic ciders, beer and even gin have become available too. In fact, there’s never been a better time to try an organic beverage!