Organic Agriculture
Organic Standards
The production of organic food is controlled by European Union regulations or standards. Until recently, the UK Register of Organic Food Standards (UKROFS) administered the Regulation in the UK . That body has now been replaced by the Advisory Committee on Organic Standards (ACOS). ACOS is a non-executive non departmental public body which advises Ministers on matters related to organic standards. There are a number of sector bodies in the UK whose role is partly to enforce these standards. Full details of the standards, the certifying bodies, the certifying process and ACOS can be obtained from (http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/organic)
Globally, organic farming is represented by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) http://www.ifoam.org/
Organic farming in Cornwall
The south-west of England has the most densely populated number of organic farms in the country. In Cornwall there are approximately 200 organic farmers, producing a very wide range of products. In many respects, the climate of Cornwall provides an ideal location for organic production, however the distance from the main markets can lead to logistical problems.
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What is organic farming? Organic farmers work with nature to grow crops and rear animals in countryside which is cared for. Organic farmers work with the future in mind, making sure that our land, air water and wildlife are really looked after, not just for today but for ever. |
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