Organic Farming Industry News & Blogs

Industry News & Blogs

The Feel Good Farm, LLC receives Value-Added Producer Grant from USDA | PRLog
www.prlog.org | Feb 14, 2012
The Feel Good Farm, LLC receives Value-Added Producer Grant from USDA. One of only three recipients in Indiana, The Feel Good Farm will use funds to conduct feasibility study and create business plan for line of soups - PR11798669

Scotland’s Organic Producers See Opportunities - SAC (Scottish Agricultural College)
www.sac.ac.uk | Feb 14, 2012
Home: Scotland’s Organic Producers See Opportunities: SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation supporting the development of rural communities and industries.

Positive outlook for organic growers, but still challenges
www.fwi.co.uk | Feb 2, 2012
Based on current CAP reform proposals, there's a positive outlook for organic producers provided they can address critical issu

Organic Feed Fraud Uncovered
www.thepigsite.com | Jan 3, 2012
ITALY - Conventional feed has been sold as falsely labelled organic products in Italy, leading to the arrests of several executives from agro-businesses.

World Poultry - News: US organic egg farm sets high standards
www.worldpoultry.net | Dec 6, 2011
Following a recent investigation which tarnished the image of the US egg industry, humane, environmentally responsible egg farming is more important than ever.

£30.5 million funding for rural Scotland
www.scotland.gov.uk | Dec 5, 2011
Organic projects among the winners in Rural Priorities agri-environment funding.

Organic Farming Gains Momentum with New OFRF Report and Growing Congressional Support
www.prweb.com | Sep 22, 2011
The findings of OFRF’s new report demonstrate that organic farming practices are overwhelmingly beneficial for consumers, farmers, the economy, and the environment. The report also highlights the urgent need for more research to address the expanding organic market.

CGRFA and CBD Strengthen Collaboration to Preserve Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture - Crop
www.isaaa.org | Jul 22, 2011
CGRFA and CBD Strengthen Collaboration to Preserve Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture: The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture of the Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and t...

Is less more? | Organic Crops Mean Fewer Inputs, More Labor, Higher Prices | Seed content from Corn
cornandsoybeandigest.com | Mar 18, 2011
<p>Would $20+ soybeans or $10 corn be worth living without glyphosate or Bt – or virtually all weed or bug killers? The idea doesn’t bother certified organic grower Jimmy Wedel, who’ll take a few hoe-handle blisters for his niche markets any day. When he sells his non-biotech, low-input corn and

Organic revenue to rise - Weekly Times Now
www.weeklytimesnow.com.au | Jan 14, 2011
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