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Organic food sales break billion pound barrierDecember 28th, 2005
Organic food sales have broken through the one billion pound barrier, according to a new report.
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Expert fuels debate on healthy food
December 21st, 2005
Key players in health and food retail have been considering the impact of organic food on the nation's diet, with the help of Organic Farmers & Growers' Gabrielle Lanceley.
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UK organic egg shortage feared
December 1st, 2005
A leading organic body is warning of a shortage of UK organic eggs when new legislation comes into force after Christmas.
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Poultry keepers urged to plan early for flu defences
November 9th, 2005
Defra has urged all poultry producers to come up with plans to move birds indoors at short notice if an outbreak of H5N1 is suspected or proved in the UK.
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EU bans wild bird imports over H5N1 fears
October 26th, 2005
A ban on commercial bird imports and restrictions on bringing pet birds into the region has been imposed by the EU.
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OF&G issues avian flu guidance
October 21st, 2005
Organic Farmers & Growers has today published guidance for organic farmers on preparing for avian flu, as more cases were identified across eastern and southern Europe.
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Call for new organic producers in Northern Ireland
September 29th, 2005
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to convert to organics to take advantage of the growing market for organic food.
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Organic expansion boosts island food and farming
September 28th, 2005
The Isle of Man is preparing for an organic boom which could change the face of food and farming on the island.
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OF&G pays tribute to Bill Allen
September 15th, 2005
It is with sadness that Organic Farmers & Growers must announce the death of company director, Bill Allen.
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Caution urged on organic milk supply
September 8th, 2005
Organic Farmers & Growers is calling for a cautious response to warnings of an autumn shortage of organic milk.
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Organic milk could have anti-cancer benefits
September 7th, 2005
Organic milk may have benefits in fighting cancer, according to Danish researchers.
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Call for clarity on avian flu risks
August 26th, 2005
Defra must be swift in providing a clear lead on measures which may be necessary to avoid an avian flu outbreak, says a leading organic certifier.
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Food expert joins expanding organic team
August 25th, 2005
Organic Farmers & Growers has boosted its growing processor department with the addition of a new expert.
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Organic rules to cover storage and warehousing
August 18th, 2005
Operators of commercial storage and warehouses are being urged to check whether they need to comply with new organic regulations.
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Trader fined for selling non-organic food as organic
August 17th, 2005
A London trader has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds by a court after selling non-organic food which was said to be likely to mislead the public into thinking it was organic.
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Organic farms are a bonus for wildlife, says report
August 3rd, 2005
A report by leading wildlife research groups has concluded that organic farming brings clear benefits to biodiversity in the British countryside.
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Outbreak of Newcastle Disease in Surrey
July 27th, 2005
Defra has advised of an outbreak of Newcastle disease on a farm in Surrey but says a cull of affected birds has now been completed.
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Government tests give organic the all-clear on pesticides
July 21st, 2005
Absolutely no pesticide residues were found in organic food in the latest tests carried out by a Government watchdog, it has been revealed.
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New organic feed allowances welcomed
July 20th, 2005
Planned reductions in non-organic feed allowances in organic systems are a welcome step forward for the sector.
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OF&G beefs up its online presence
May 26th, 2005
Leading organic certification body, Organic Farmers & Growers, has unveiled a brand new website packed with information and services.
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Rule change warning to organic applicants
April 28th, 2005
A leading organic certifier has warned farmers to take note of a key rule change if they are thinking of making the switch to organic.
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Round-up: OF&G in the news
February 10th, 2005
Organic Farmers & Growers regularly appears in the national and trade press and on radio. Many journalists, opinion-formers and decision makers turn to us for comment on issues of importance to the sector. Below is a round-up of some of the recent articles or interviews in which OF&G has been involved or asked to participate:
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