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Pig and poultry feed changesDecember 22nd, 2009
Poultry and pig producers should be aware of an important change in feed regulations from the start of the New Year.
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Organic sector challenges itself over future
October 12th, 2009
A unique conference has taken a bold look at the future of selling organic food and how to move the market on in coming years.
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New organic figures show steady progress
September 3rd, 2009
The number of organic farms in the UK has continued to grow despite the sector suffering in the credit crunch, new figures have revealed.
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FSA report on organic food misses the point
July 30th, 2009
The Food Standards Agency has released a report on organic food that will potentially confuse shoppers and could harm sales, according to leading control body Organic Farmers & Growers.
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Spotlight to be turned on marketing organics
July 14th, 2009
As the organic sector is quickly arriving at the conclusion that it needs better marketing, a new conference has been announced that will see the industry's heavy hitters share their expertise.
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Final details of organic cereals event
June 30th, 2009
The speaker line-up for National Organic Cereals 2009 has today been unveiled.
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Leading certifier adds financial backing to organic promo bid
June 17th, 2009
Organic Farmers & Growers has revealed that it is the first certifier to add its financial backing to a UK-wide initiative to boost consumer understanding of organic food.
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Organic body calls for new EU logo to take centre stage
May 7th, 2009
A leading organic body has moved to reassure licensees that it will not demand the use of its logo on packaging as new EU rules come into force.
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Students urged to enter organic logo competition
April 16th, 2009
The UK's up-and-coming artists and designers should be leading the charge to create a new Europe-wide logo for organic food, according to a top organic body.
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Body calls for simpler, co-ordinated organic message
April 7th, 2009
Organic food and farming needs a more concerted approach to promoting its message, according to a leading organic control body
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Organic processing certification de-mystified
March 26th, 2009
A new guide has been unveiled which aims to take the mystery out of gaining organic status for food and drink products.
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Organic feed break not an option
March 23rd, 2009
A break from organic feeding during the current economic downturn is not going to be an option for farmers, it has been confirmed.
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Major organic arable farming event announced
February 12th, 2009
Plans have been unveiled for a second national organic arable conference following the stunning success of the inaugural event.
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