26/10/2026
🌱 Exciting news for organic farming in England!
đź‘€ On 14 October 2026, Defra published its Organic Action Plan for England (OAPE), setting out a 10-year vision to grow organic farming, strengthen British food production and create opportunities for farmers, growers and businesses.
💫 This is an important moment for the organic and biodynamic movement – and one we're delighted to see! Well done to all who made this happen.
🌱 The plan aims to increase agricultural land farmed organically in England from around 3.4% towards 10% by 2036, while strengthening supply chains, improving access to support and increasing awareness of organic certification.
đź’ˇ With UK organic retail sales reaching ÂŁ3.9 billion in 2025, there's an opportunity for British farmers to meet demand while caring for the land.
🌿 Organic farming – and biodynamics beyond organic
At the Biodynamic Association, BDA Certification certifies *both* organic and biodynamic farms and businesses, supporting producers committed to farming in harmony with nature.
Biodynamic farming builds on organic agriculture. It embraces everything organic stands for and goes further, viewing the farm as a living, interconnected organism.
We're encouraged by the OAPE focus on:
🌱 Supporting organic conversion
🌍 Protecting nature
🤝 Strengthening British supply chains
🍎 Growing awareness and demand
The plan highlights Riverford Organic Farmers , Shimpling Park Farm and the Apricot Centre in Devon, showing how working with nature supports resilient farming businesses.
Through BDA Certification, we're proud to support organic and Demeter-certified producers putting these principles into practice every day.
We look forward to seeing these ambitions become reality and supporting more farmers and growers on their organic and biodynamic journeys.
đź”— Read the Organic Action Plan for England: https://buff.ly/clFlqm8
