Developing an official ‘label’ for organic conversion-grade produce would let farmers secure price premiums while they are going through the organic conversion process, claims a new European study.
UK organic farmers will not have the option to switch to conventional animal feed during the recession, the Soil Association has decided, as a consultation raised concern for consumer confidence.
UK organic certifiers are in early stage discussions over whether it could be feasible for organic farmers to feed some animals conventional feed for a limited period, without compromising their organic certification in the long term.
Treatt is expecting Earthoil to make a better contribution to
results since acquiring the remaining 50 per cent of Earthoil
Plantations and Earthoil Kenya, giving it full control over
operations.
The nation's organic industry has called for federal agencies to
boost spending on crop research and market development in an effort
to help farmers keep up with burgeoning demand.
