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Soil Association launches new aquaculture standards
Today, 1 February 2016, the Soil Association launches its new updated standards for organic aquaculture and seaweed, the first to be released from a…
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'Action Plan 2016 - 2020': Ambitious new plan for Scottish farming unveiled
An ambitious new action plan to help organic food and farming build a more sustainable future, regenerate the rural economy and conserve biodiversity…
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New online market place for organic businesses launched
As the Christmas shopping rush hots up, the Soil Association is supporting all organic businesses by guiding customers to a more sustainable…
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Two pioneering organic cooperatives look to the future together
The leading organic farmer cooperative in North America, Organic Valley/CROPP cooperative, and Europe’s leading organic dairy cooperative, the…
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Organic farming 'not enough' to address food security, says Commission
Organic farming has a role to play in the new Common Agricultural Policy, but it cannot address the perplexing issue of food security, an EU…
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Morrisons decides to end farm project 'Dumfries House' partnership
Morrisons has announced it has decided to end the Dumfries House partnership in November. The partnership has allowed Morrisons to gain a foothold…
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Latest stage of organic reform is a mixed bag
The results of a vote in the European Parliament on suggested reforms to the organic farming rules are a mixed bag for UK farmers. While some of the…
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EFSA conference begins in Milan: shaping the future of food safety
More than 600 food safety experts from 70 countries gathered in Milan yesterday for the opening of EFSA’s scientific conference, “Shaping the future…
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Ryegrass whisks up Waitrose egg boxes in UK first
The humble egg box is set to receive a green and pleasant makeover this week, with the launch of a revolutionary new packaging made from ryegrass. In…
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Rhug Estate educates little farmers on where good food comes from
Rhug Estate, the renowned organic farm owned and run by Lord Newborough, is engaging young people in the field-to-fork journey with a series of…
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