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An IOTA review of organic research
The series of IOTA Technical Leaflets provides a summary of the key practical farming recommendations arising from organic research…
Go to work on an egg - with confidence
Good news at last for hard pressed egg producers – organic or otherwise. A University of Surrey team has declared that most people can eat as many eggs as they want without damaging their health. The researchers analysed…
Opening of new conference and education facilities
This summer at The Organic Research Centre we are very pleased to announce…
Organic Centre Wales wins bid and is now recruiting
ORW secures funds to provide better Organic Business Links
Organic farming conversion scheme opening in Wales
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced the opening of an Organic Farming Conversion Scheme. Farmers will be able to apply to join the scheme between 15 September 2009 and 30 September 2009.
Swine Flu mutates again as complacency grows
There have been warnings this week from business leaders against complacency about swine flu. Although the UK’s Chief Medical Officer has …
Shop local - save the planet
Shop local – save the planet. That’s the retail mantra of many greens and environmentalists. But is it true? It’s a question that researchers at Exeter University set out to answer. Their results, just published …
Soil-less in Scandinavia undermines EU Organic credibility
Reports of soil-less production in organic glasshouses in Scandinavia and the EU’s seemingly tolerant position have raised a number of questions…
€18 Million EU research confirms organic claims
The five-year, €18 million research programme, part-funded by the EU, on the quality of organic and low input foods has come to a close…