Technical information
The Soil Association food and farming department is a membership-based team within the Soil Association charity. We are dedicated to helping farmers, growers, primary processors and the wider organic sector – including vets, advisors and consultants.
We provide technical advice and information, as well as representing our members’ interests in all major agricultural, environmental and food industry forums.

We actively develop local and national markets across the UK via a range of market support activities and are committed to creating a thriving local food culture in which local, organic food is available to all.

Membership is available to anyone with an interest or involvement in the organic sector.

Farmers and growers who certify with Soil Association Certification Ltd will automatically receive our full range of membership benefits for free.

To look at specific technical information and advice relevant to you click on the links below :

Arable - technical information, market prices and grain storage advice
Horticulture - pest and disease control, market prices and compost information
Livestock - technical information and market prices for beef, pigs, sheep, poultry and dairy farmers
Forestry - information on the Soil Association's Woodmark standards

Foot and Mouth disease - up-to-date information and guidance for organic farmers
Bluetongue disease - up-to-date information, guidance and links for organic farmers
Bird flu - up-to-date advice, background information and links for organic farmers
Bovine TB - policy information and recommendations for organic farmers

Organic seed - information on available organic seed, trials and variety performance
Processing - information on organic processing standards and who and what they cover
Soil and Compost - information on soil and compost production, suppliers and soil testing services

Best Practice case studies - inspiring examples of best practice on organic farms
Producer groups - the benefits of joining organic producers groups and full contact details for all current groups
Links - useful links to other organisations and information websites

Organic farming magazine - the world's leading journal for organic farmers and growers
Producer bulletin - sign up for regular e-mail news and events information, plus emergency alerts for organic farmers and growers