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Chicken health claims misleadingDecember 7th, 2006
Claims that organic chicken may be "not as healthy" for people as non-organic chicken have been questioned by a leading organic body.
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OF&G responds to Defra GM 'co-existence' consultation
October 26th, 2006
Leading organic certifier, Organic Farmers & Growers, has made a detailed response to the Government's consultation on allowing GM crops in the UK countryside.
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Tesco offers boost to organic milk suppliers
October 26th, 2006
Farmers supplying milk to Tesco are being offered inspections and technical support paid for by the retailer over the next three years.
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OF&G stamps out its carbon footprint
October 12th, 2006
One of the UK's leading organic bodies has moved to cut its environmental impact by offsetting the carbon it produces.
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Food from GM-fed animals should be labelled say shoppers
September 21st, 2006
A massive 87% of people surveyed said that food from animals given GM feed should be labelled as such in supermarkets, according to Friends of the Earth.
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Moo-er - cows have regional accents
August 24th, 2006
An OF&G licensee has backed up language experts' findings that cows could moo in a regional accent.
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Consultation on GM crops co-existence - act now!
July 25th, 2006
Defra has launched a consultation exercise to gather feedback on proposed measures to allow GM and non-GM crops to co-exist.
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TV opportunity for organic farming family
July 25th, 2006
A young farming family is being sought to take part in a new BBC programme looking at how bacteria and other organisms can work alongside us to enhance our lives.
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Manx organic producer scores world first
July 13th, 2006
The first organic lambs of the native Isle of Man Loaghtan breed have been born on the island.
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FSA food labelling survey - have your say
July 8th, 2006
Did you know that the nutrition labelling required on prepackaged foods is under review, and that this may affect your business next year? Here's your chance to share your view.
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Organic lifeline in the face of sugar factory closures
July 6th, 2006
Farmers hit by the coming closure of two British Sugar factories should consider organic farming to safeguard their businesses, a leading organic body said today.
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Confusion over butchers' rules unnecessary
June 8th, 2006
Confusion among butchers over organic regulations is unfortunate and unnecessary, according to a leading organic certifier.
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Avian flu restricted zone lifted in Norfolk
June 1st, 2006
Defra has formally removed the restricted zones around three farms in Norfolk where a strain of avian influenza was discovered in April.
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Miliband given environment portfolio
May 5th, 2006
Rising Labour star, David Miliband, is to take over from Margaret Beckett at Defra.
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Beckett moves on from Defra
May 5th, 2006
Margaret Beckett has been given a new role in government as part of a sweeping Cabinet re-shuffle taking place today.
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OF&G launches RSS news feed
May 2nd, 2006
Organic Farmers & Growers has today enhanced its website with a new RSS feed of its popular news items.
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Two more farms hit by bird flu
April 30th, 2006
A strain of avian flu has been found on two more Norfolk poultry farms - close to the first infected unit.
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Bird flu found on Norfolk farm
April 27th, 2006
Around 35,000 chickens are to be slaughtered on a Norfolk farm following the discovery of a strain of bird flu.
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New CO joins the OF&G team
April 27th, 2006
Organic Farmers & Growers has added to its highly skilled certification team with the arrival of new addition, Katie Owens.
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New Practical Weed Control Manual
April 26th, 2006
“Practical Weed Control in arable and outdoor vegetable cultivation without chemicals” is a new manual on weed control in arable and vegetable crops full of useful information and tips on weeding.
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Bird flu restrictions to be lifted
April 20th, 2006
The Scottish Executive has announced that the 3km protection zone around Cellardyke would be removed on Saturday.
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Joint statement from UK and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers
April 6th, 2006
The following is a joint statement issued by Defra on Thursday, April 6, 2006:
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Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in UK
April 6th, 2006
Scientists have confirmed that a swan found in Scotland had died of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian flu, making it the UK's first case of the virus.
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Organic farmers braced for bird flu measures
April 6th, 2006
Organic eggs and poultry should continue to be available even in the event of a bird flu outbreak, a leading certification body announced today.
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Limited reassurance over bird flu
March 9th, 2006
Defra has indicated that organic poultry shut in because of an avian influenza outbreak would be able to retain its organic status.
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OF&G featured in new shoppers guide
March 1st, 2006
Defra has launched a new pocket-sized guide to green labels in a bid to educate shoppers.
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Emergency bird flu plans for organic farmers
February 22nd, 2006
Emergency plans are being drawn-up by a leading organic body in a bid to keep poultry farmers in business if bird flu strikes the UK.
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Northern Ireland Action Plan Group meets minister
February 1st, 2006
The Organic Action Plan Group for Northern Ireland (OAPGNI) met Lord Rooker, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, on 19 January 2006 to discuss its recommendations to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD).
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OF&G blasts plans for EU organic logo
January 19th, 2006
Proposals to impose an EU logo on organic products would lead to extra costs and consumer confusion, Organic Farmers & Growers has warned.
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New rule threatens organic integrity
January 11th, 2006
Rules allowing organic food products to contain up to 0.9% genetically modified material are putting the organic sector at risk, leading organisations have warned.
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