With renewed commitment from ministers, the organic sector is generally optimistic about the plan

How a new Organic Action Plan could unlock the sector’s potential

2026-08-06T10:34:00+01:00By

With a new Organic Action Plan for England on the horizon, Julia Bottoms reports on what the sector wants to see – and whether promises can turn to policies

  • How a new Organic Action Plan could unlock the sector’s potential

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