Organic
food: the facts
Better
for the countryside
Surveys by the Ministry of Agriculture and the British Trust for Ornithology,
have shown the beneficial effects of organic farming on wildlife.
Creating more Jobs
Organic Farming creates between 30 and 70% more jobs in hard pressed
rural economies than conventional agriculture.
What
can I do?
The
best reason for buying organic food is simply that it tastes good, but
there may also be sound health reasons for doing so. It has been shown
in some studies to have more vitamins and trace elements than conventionally
grown food and of course, it will not have been treated with any chemicals.
It is also better for biodiversity and wildlife - see the sections below.
How
can I do it?
Simply
Organic deliver organic food to your door at a time of your choosing
and at close to supermarket prices.
Many supermarkets have now pledged not to stock Genetically Modified food
and stock a range of organic alternatives.
Farmers markets are becoming increasingly common, The Soil Association
can provide a list of these markets.
1. Organic Food is safe, nutritious, unadulterated food
2. It does not use artificial chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers
3. It is environmentally friendly
4. It is produced without GMOs, which are prohibited within the Soil Association standards for Organic Food and Farming
5. It places great emphasis on animal welfare
6. It is produced without the routine use of antibiotics and growth-promoting drugs
7. It reduces dependence on non-renewable resources
8. There has not been a case of BSE in any herd which has been in full organic management since before 1985.
9. It relies on a modern and scientific understanding of ecology and soil science, while also depending on traditional methods of crop rotations to ensure fertility and weed and pest control
(information provided by the Soil Association)
Further
information
What
is organic farming?
Why is it so important?
1. Animal Welfare
2. Human Health
3. Genetically Modified Food
4. BSE
Organic farming and the environment
Organic Farming and the earth's resources
How do I know it is organic?
For an alternative view, visit the GM producer Monsanto's website.
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