Established in 1980 as a charity, the ORC has played a central role in the development of organic food and farming research, knowledge exchange and policy. On 1 September 2025, the ORC became part of the UK agriculture and environmental consultancy ADAS, a private limited company. Established in 1980 by David Astor, the Progressive Farming Trust Ltd., ORC’s parent educational charity, has continued to pursue the visionary sustainability goals of its founders. Our research areas include agroforestry, livestock, crops, sustainability, business & market, and policy.
| Website | http://www.organicresearchcentre.com |
| Employees | 25 (8 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Phone | +44 1488 658298 |
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| Industry | Research Services |
| Keywords | Organic Food Production, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Food Systems, Ecological Research, Agricultural Research, Soil Health, Regenerative Agriculture, Climate Change Solutions, Land Management, Environmental Sustainability, Integrated Pest Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Organic Horticulture, Organic Certification, Permaculture, Crop Rotation, Agroforestry, Composting |
| Competitors | Soil Association, Organic Food Federation Ltd, OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers CIC), Scottish Organic Producers Association Ltd, Organic Trade Board, FAO, Sustainable Food Trust, Union of Concerned Scientists, IFOAM - Organics International, Greenpeace +36 more (view full list) |
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