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UK dairy co-operative 'optimistic' about Brexit trade talks with EU
The largest UK organic dairy co-operative has said it is "optimistic" about the direction of EU and UK trade negotiations. The Organic Milk Suppliers…
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Organic sector told to stop 'comparing and criticising' other production systems
The organic sector has been urged to change the way it engages with farmers and consumers if the opportunities offered by the sector are to be taken…
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Scientists look at ways farmers can move away from 'damaging' plastic
A research group is looking at ways to move farmers away from using potentially-damaging plastic, which could be affecting the soil and plants it…
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Number of organic farmers rises by almost 2 percent in 2017
Latest figures released by Defra show the number of producers farming organically increased by almost 2% in 2017 - the first increase in at least six…
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Rising demand for organic feed presents opportunities for arable farming
The demand for organic animal feed is increasing, with a new report revealing that demand significantly outstrips supply. The Soil Association’s…
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Royal Warrant granted to Rhug Estate Organic Farm
An organic farm in Denbighshire has been given a Royal Warrant to supply organic meat to Prince Charles' households. The Rhug Estate, near Corwen…
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UK 'lagging behind' competitors in development of organic farming
The UK is "lagging behind" its major European competitors in the development of organic food and farming, according to an organic organisation. The…
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Defra project investigates how organic can help make UK farming a world leader
The UK’s leading research charity has been awarded two new research projects by Defra to gather evidence on organic farming. Both projects, by the…
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Report calls on government to embrace organic farming after Brexit
A new report has called on the Government to embrace organic farming in the wake of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. The…
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EU to conduct organic food checks to see if consumer confidence has risen
The European Court of Auditors is conducting an audit of organic-food checks in the EU, and will seek to assess if produce listed organic is truly…
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