OGI NETWORK
UK Farm Research Trip 2025
In October, OGI, in partnership with Bord Bia, brought 16 Irish organic growers on an action-packed UK Farm Research Trip, visiting three very different organic enterprises over two days.
Read the full reports below to explore the farms, their practices and key takeaways from this immersive grower-to-grower learning exchange.
Full credit and thanks to Shona Patterson for compiling and writing these UK reports. Photo credits are shared — sincere thanks to everyone who contributed.
From Riverford Organic Farms’ large-scale, co-owned operations in Devon, to Abbey Home Farm’s circular, community-focused model and Tolhurst Organic Partnership—one of England’s longest-running organic vegetable farms which now includes a mature agroforestry system—the trip was full of inspiration, practical technical insights and lessons on innovation, adaptation, business models, marketing and customer engagement. Growers returned with plenty of ideas to take home.
Overview
Riverford Organic Farm
Abbey Home Farm
Tolhurst Organic Partnership CIC
