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.

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