25 November 2010
In her second year of the Soil Association Organic Apprenticeship scheme, Laura Creen explains what drove her to the scheme, and what her hopes and amibtions for the future are.
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25 November 2010
The supply of phosphorus from mined phosphate rock could ‘peak’ as soon as 2033, after which this non-renewable resource will become increasingly scarce and expensive. We are completely unprepared to deal with the shortages in phosphorus inputs and ...
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25 November 2010
Joel Salatin, one of America's most celebrated pioneers of organic farming in the US, looks at how ecological farming fell behind chemical techniques, and why it is now catching up
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12 November 2010
Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, has announced arrangements for the opening of the second and final Organic Farming Conversion Scheme application window.
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10 November 2010
A new online directory will help consumers to source organic table birds for Christmas.
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10 November 2010
Squirrels live underground, otters live in caves and rabbits live in ditches: new research suggests the Playstation generation is out of touch with their wild side.
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08 November 2010
The Soil Association is launching a free e-mail group for vets to help keep them informed of current issues.
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05 November 2010
In light of the recent push by the GM industry and its close allies to promote GM crops as the answer to what is being reported as a global food crisis, Peter Melchett provides the Soil Association’s original reasons for opposing GM crops and food, ...
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05 November 2010
The early Soil Association played a key role in drawing attention to the potential threats posed by the emerging widespread use of pesticides in agriculture, helping laying the ground work for future restrictions on their use.
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04 November 2010
Recently, I found myself standing outside a conference room as it emptied of delegates following a meeting convened by the Soil Association. The meeting had been about the marketing and branding of organic food. During the meeting, several marketing...
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