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Organic aphids increase chances of ladybird survival

10 July 2012

A new study, co-authored by the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC), has found that ladybird larvae fed on aphids from organic crops are more likely to survive than those fed on bugs from crops grown with conventional fertilisers .

Defra Green Food Project – Soil Association response

09 July 2012

The Soil Association commends many of the key findings published by Defra’s Green Food Project, but warns that the government needs to take concrete steps to turn aspiration into action. [1]

Notification of product recall

05 July 2012

We sent a communication out to all of our processor licensees last night and have repeated this below:

Organic regulation changes confirmed

28 June 2012

We have now received confirmation from Defra concerning the EU regulation changes affecting livestock feed and pullets.

Government boost to fresh, healthy and organic school meals

26 June 2012

Last Thursday, at the Royal Highland Show, Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment in the Scottish Government, announced a £772,000 package aimed at improving the quality of school meals across Scotland. Mr Lochhead...

Soil Association to hold ‘Land of Hops and Glory’ organic brewing event

22 June 2012

The Soil Association will be holding an organic brewing industry trade event, ‘Land of Hops and Glory’, at Laverstoke Park on Tuesday 3 of July. [1][2]

Government boost to fresh, healthy and organic school meals

22 June 2012

Today, at the Royal Highland Show, Richard Lochhead, Minister for Rural Affairs, will announce a £772,000 package aimed at improving the quality of school meals across Scotland.

GM research suggests ‘spillover’ problems rather than ‘spillover’ benefits

14 June 2012

Commenting on research from China into Bt cotton Emma Hockridge, head of policy at the Soil Association, said:

IFOAM 2011 Annual Report now available

13 June 2012

The 2011 Annual Report, 'One Earth, One Passion', is now available on its website. The report's title is an allusion to the 'fire' that burns in the hearts of the many organic stakeholders who, every day, contribute to the furthering of the organic ...
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