Posted March 30th, 2012
There may have been some popping of corks in organic vineyards across the EU with the announcement that they can now create a product actually called ‘organic wine’. Eagle-eyed people looking for a certified product before now might have noticed that the only reference on the label was that the wine was ‘made from organically…
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Posted September 22nd, 2011
Organic farming has long suffered from a lack of comprehensive data. At OF&G we hear plenty of anecdotal reports of producers at least matching their previous non-organic yields after a few years of conversion, or of dairy producers even beating their non-organic production levels. What we’ve always struggled with is reliable empirical data from properly…
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Posted July 21st, 2011
Over the four years we have now run National Organic Cereals the event has gone from strength-to-strength. Each year we find ourselves wondering if we can achieve the same success in 12 months time and, so far, each time we feel like we’ve done just that.
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Posted June 15th, 2011
We’ve been getting a bit tech-clever this morning.
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Posted May 19th, 2011
“You’re doing what?” probably sums up some of the reactions here at OF&G when the newest addition to our producer certification team announced he was going to ride the length of the UK.
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Posted April 20th, 2011
To get to us, apparently!
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Posted March 8th, 2011
We were delighted to discover that our very own R&D Officer, Steven Jacobs, has been shortlisted for the Natural Products Outstanding Achievement Award.
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Posted February 16th, 2011
If that’s your first reaction when someone asks if you have a Facebook account, now might be the time to re-educate yourself.
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Posted February 3rd, 2011
On the 4-6 of January the venerable Oxford Farming Conference was held in that great city. Among the many who attended were OF&G’s Chief Executive, Richard Jacobs, and our Patron and long-serving director, Charles Peers.
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Posted January 27th, 2011
Once again our team have returned from the annual Organic Producers’ Conference full of praise for a great event.
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Statuses Explained
Approved for use in organic systems
This product has been independently assessed by OF&G and has been judged to be allowable for use by organic farmers without restrictions or the requirement to seek further approval from the control body.
Approved for restricted use – derogation required
This product has been independently assessed by OF&G and it has been judged that before it can be used you must seek a derogation from us, which must include an explanation of why you need to use this specific product. Each application will be examined on its merits against the requirements of the organic regulation and you must have received your derogation in hard copy or electronic form before purchasing the product.
Approved for restricted use – justification required
This product has been assessed by OF&G and it has been judged that you do not need to seek a derogation before using it, however, you must be able to give a full and clear justification to the auditor during your inspection as to why it has been used. If you are in any respects unsure about the suitability of a product, please contact your Certification Officer before using it.
Approved for restricted use – veterinary supervision and withdrawal period required
This product may or may not be medicinal, but is proposed as an alternative to conventional pharmaceuticals. OF&G does not have the specialist knowledge to advise on veterinary products and, as such, insists that a vet is consulted and gives approval in writing prior to this product being administered. A withdrawal period, as defined in the organic regulation, may be required and you should contact your Certification Officer regarding this.