Urgent call for nature-friendly farming to safeguard UK food security
The government has been warned that food security in the UK is…
Defra U-turns on horticultural strategy promise
A U-turn on the Government’s pledge to produce a horticulture strategy has…
Defra makes the case for reusable nappies
An updated Life Cycle Assessment by Defra has this week concluded that…
Industry reacts to Government White Paper on National Food Strategy
The response to the National Food Strategy review, published today by Defra,…
Organic land conversion up 34% in 2021
A growing number of UK farmers are going through organic land conversion,…
Organic import controls delayed to late 2023
The Government has announced a further delay to import controls, now expected…
Government ‘abandons’ protection of pollinators
Following a decision to authorize emergency use of thiamethoxam, the SA says…
Defra ‘failed to name-check organic’ – OF&G
Further to the Soil Association’s response to Defra’s new Environmental Land Management…
Environment schemes ‘won’t work in isolation’ – Soil Association
Two new Government ELM schemes have been welcomed by the SA. But,…
Illegal dumping of British waste extends to Romania
A BBC investigation has uncovered the illegal dumping of British waste extends…
Defra’s plans to ‘unlock power of GE’ questioned by organic sector
Defra's plans to overturn existing EU legislation and ‘unlock the power of…
UK organic land conversion up 12%
Soil Association Certification has welcomed figures published by Defra showing an uplift…
A ‘big win’ for organic
OF&G says the organic sector is ‘cautiously optimistic after gaining clear recognition’…
OF&G ‘bewildered’ over Defra’s ‘roadmap to nowhere’
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has expressed dismay at Defra’s Path to…
‘Too Good to Waste’ initiative rolled out by H&B
H&B is rolling out its Too Good to Waste initiative to prevent…
EOF fears Government may overlook organic farming in ‘public goods’ policy
As Government steers its ‘public money for public goods’ farming system through…
Veganuary fights decision to ban bus ads
Two ads promoting veganism which were removed from buses by Arriva are…
Report will warn of health dangers from household cleaning products
A report will warn that lemon and pine scents commonly used in…
Defra draws up advisory note for organic industry ahead of possible no-deal Brexit
Defra has issued an advisory note for the UK’s organic bodies to…
Gove pushed on organic commitment at thriving ‘real farming’ event
Delegates at last week’s Oxford Real Farming Conference pushed the Environment Secretary Michael Gove…
