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Organic cotton can play role in 'feeding the world'
Organic cotton can help farmers feed their families and local communities around the world, according to a new Soil Association briefing. The Soil…
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What will be the impact of the Russian ban?
On August 7, 2014, Russia announced the introduction of an import ban, applicable from August 8, on certain meat, dairy, fruit, vegetable and…
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Can 100% organic diets work for poultry?
Jason Gittins, ADAS Organic diets for poultry may need to be formulated without any non-organic materials in future. This has focused attention on…
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Forum discusses the Organic Future
The Scottish Organic Forum held an open workshop on the 10th of July at SAC Craibstone, to discuss the future of the organic sector in Scotland. Many…
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Significant differences between organic and non-organic food, study shows
Organic crops and crop-based foods are up to 69% higher in a number of key antioxidants than conventionally-grown crops, according to a team of…
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Organic farming can help save bees
New evidence is already showing that the loss of bees and other pollinators is affecting farmers. New studies suggest that crops like field bean…
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Eating organic food doesn't lower risk of cancer
Women who always or mostly eat organic foods have the same likelihood of developing cancer as women who eat conventionally produced foods, according…
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Commission proposals for new rules for organic farming
The European Commission has published new proposals for a new Regulation on organic production and the labelling of organic products. Consumer and…
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Organic sales see growth for first time in four years
The Soil Association’s annual Organic Market Report today reveals that the organic sector has seen growth of 2.8% in 2013: the first time the organic…
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Farming industry sets out low-carbon food agenda
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the future should go hand in hand with producing food for a growing population and delivering for the…
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