T here is already much fuss about organic farming around the world. Don't you agree? Many farmers claim to be growing food products sustainably and without the use of chemicals, a ...

The new logo has to be inserted into the organic farming regulation’s annex in the coming weeks. It will then be compulsory on new organic products as of 1 July 2010, but industry has until 1 January ...

The logo and the labelling rules are an important part of the organic regulations. With this legislation the EU provides conditions under which the organic sector can progress in line with production ...

Dresden farm unveils innovative techniques for spring growing season This spring, Dresden's Goranson Farm has a few new innovations to test — from inter-seeding to greenhouse automation.

The timescale for confirming the new EU organic logo will leave companies with a short lead time to use it on new products, but industry will benefit from an 18-month period to phase out labels ...

Organic farming, both in plants and animals, has grown in popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons.

This Diversified Farming and Food Systems Program seeks to identify and address the diverse educational and technical resource needs of certified organic and transitioning to organic farmers through ...

New review explores whether organic foods offer real health advantages over conventional options, examining links to cancer risk, obesity, and cardiometabolic health.

The pyrethrins, a class of pesticides derived from chrysanthemums that are approved for use in organic farming, are more toxic by weight than Roundup, Captan, and Pyrimethanil, too.

Other private, regional or national logos will be allowed to appear alongside the EU label. The EU's organic farming regulation will be amended in the coming weeks to introduce the new logo into law.

THE European Commission has invited all Europeans to cast their votes in the final stage of the EU organic logo competition.