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Waitrose extends grazing pledge for its dairy cows to 120 days year
Retailer Waitrose has extended its grazing pledge for its dairy cows as the supermarket exceeded its own target for outdoor grazing, achieving an…
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Study suggests organic farming may have a bigger environmental impact than previously thought
A new study has suggested that that organic farming may have a bigger environmental impact on soil and water quality than previously thought. The…
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Field lab cuts antibiotic use on organic dairy farm by 24 per cent, saving farmers money and milk
A field lab on organic dairy farms has cut antibiotic use in the treatment of mastitis by 24 per cent. The field lab, by the not-for-profit network…
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Consumers have always had an 'active choice' in buying 'free-range' milk, dairy group says
Consumers have always had an ‘active choice’ when it comes to supporting pasture-based farming systems and buying ‘free-range’ milk, according to an…
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Organic milk cooperative increases member pool by 30 per cent
The Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo) has signed new members to meet demand from its export business, increasing its milk pool by nearly 30%…
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Strongest growth in demand for organic produce in over a decade
Organic foods in Britain are experiencing the strongest growth in customer demand for over a decade, according to major retailers. In the last year…
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Soil Association opens entries for Best of Organic Market Awards 2017
The Soil Association is opening the BOOM Awards 2017 (Best of Organic Market) for entries, following last year's success. The BOOMs will make some…
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Scottish farmers converting to organic eligible for financial support
Scottish farmers converting to organic farming may be eligible for financial support from 31st of March, the Scottish government has said. Soil…
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UK supermarkets ration vegetables as bad weather hits supplies
Supermarkets across the UK are rationing customers to three iceberg lettuces per visit due to poor growing conditions in Europe with are affecting…
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Farming Minister George Eustice confirms organic support to continue
Farming Minister George Eustice has confirmed farmers will be able to apply for organic support in 2017 and 2018. At a meeting yesterday (31 January)…
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