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Organic pioneer says Defra must stand up for British exports
Submitted by philsumption on Wed, 22/02/2012 - 12:23Organic food pioneer and businessman Alex Smith says the UK Government must now stand up for British organic exports and jobs. Read full article in Natural Products
Organic seeds by organic growers, an initiative.
Submitted by philsumption on Tue, 21/02/2012 - 09:47Seeds are the Alpha and Omega of crops. This central resource has steadily passed into the ownership and control of ever fewer seed companies and out of the hands of farmers and growers. That is how modern agriculture has arranged itself and efficient, effective and convenient it is.The timeless cultural act and trained eye to select the best plants and save their seeds has had no place in modern European crop production for several generations and probably for the first time in agricultural history.
Get on my land! New report shows thousands benefit from community farming
Submitted by philsumption on Thu, 09/02/2012 - 11:47An impact assessment of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in England – entitled ‘The Impact of Community Supported Agriculture’– has found that CSA schemes are providing multiple benefits to thousands of members, their communities, local economies and the environment. CSA offers an innovative approach to reconnecting people with their food, and helps to build strong partnerships between communities and farmers.
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