This is an opportunity to hear directly from the Soil Association about current priorities and, most importantly, to share your views. To help you understand your biggest challenges, how the OPB can better support you, and what the Soil Association could do differently to deliver greater value.

What to expect

The event will be hosted by Dale Orr at Churchtown Farm. Dale farms over 300 acres in partnership with his father, John. Their enterprise includes traditionally bred beef cattle—predominantly Aberdeen Angus and Herefords—and a purebred flock of Lleyn ewes.

The farm focuses on fresh forage-based livestock systems, with a significant area dedicated to multi-species swards. It has served as a Technology Demonstration Farm for the past five years and is currently involved in research exploring the suitability of lucerne as a forage crop in Northern Ireland.

Dale’s recent achievements include:

• Nature Friendly Farming Network Ambassador (2023)