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Stockfree Organic farms awarded PETA Farming Awards
"Climate friendly farms in the UK are being recognised with a new award.Agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.A 2020 University of Oxford study found that current agricultural systems make it impossible to limit global warming to 1.5°C - even if...
First public appearance of our website – at largest global event on alternative farming
Our first public event with the launch of this website
Stockfree Organic
by Iain Tolhurst “…large-scale stockless systems for cereals work both in terms of sustainability and economic viability” Read Iain’s response to an article appeared in the UK magazine Organic Gardening, giving the opinion that it was impossible to grow organically...
Other aspects of Stockfree Organic
Stockfree Organic farming helps the planet in many other ways, such as its much reduced water consumption and more efficient use of land compared to animal farming. Animal wastes pollute the oceans and rivers and create huge health risks; Stockfree Organic farming...
Climate-friendly
Stockfree Organic systems (SO), on a field, smallholding, or domestic scale use no animal inputs, synthetic chemical pesticides, genetically modified organisms, and minimal fossil fuels. Stockfree Organic farming seeks to minimise reliance on imported fertility...
Change without borders
Human-driven global warming threatens to destabilise climate systems across the entire planet. Climate change does not respect international borders. GHG emissions in the UK are already contributing to hardship, famine and death in undeveloped nations – those least...
Eating within our limits
A growing number of SO growers and farmers are now established in the UK and around the world. SO techniques are tried, proven and economically viable. More and more gardeners are now adopting this sustainable and compassionate way of growing. The Stockfree Organic...
Reducing energy use and waste on the farm: A Case Study Energy Action Plan
Presented to the Soil Association Conference January 2007 Iain Tolhurst This presentation, heard by many of the big names in the conventional organic field, is just one example of Tolly’s continual efforts to spread the message about stock free, environmentally...
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Check Vegan Organic Network YouTube channel for inspirational videos on Stockfree Organic farming and growing and more!
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Training & Events
WE have planned four farm walks in 2023, at Tolhurst Organic. Stockfree Organic certified growers can enjoy 10% discounts to all our events for up to 3 members of staff. Please pay in full at Eventbrite and redeem your refund by contacting us. If you are a member of VON, you will receive invitations by email to all events.















