Organic agriculture is growing worldwide and there is a rising market sector of consumers willing to pay double or treble the normal price for meat or produce that carries an organic label
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*EU Commission approved list of additives, carriers, processing aids for organic meat, milk & egg products: EU
 
*EU & U.S. Organic Pork Markets - USDA Report: Amber Waves
 
*UK Market for Organic Bacon, Pork, Sausages & other Meat Products: Report   Report
 
*The European Union - Expanded EU Opportunities for Organic Meat Products: Overview
 

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*New & Popular books on Organic Farming:
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*Free Range Hogs Up as USA Pork Production Soars: Wash. Post-sign-in free 1st
 
*Alternative Farming Systems - Literature Database: Animal Welfare Institute
 
*Toxoplasma gondii infection in Organic & Outdoor Pig Farms: Survey
 
*Organic Farming & Standards in different countries: USA   UK   EU
 
*Organic food & farming: Education & Games
 
*Production of organic farm products: international trend
 
*Commercial versus Organic farming expert discussion
 
*Race to Develop "Organic" Breeding Stock genotypes
 
*Organic farming BOOKS & MANUALS: List

 

Why are Organic Meat & Produce Becoming So Popular?

 

The current meteoric rise of organic farming can be attributed to a combination of factors:

  • Successive food scares: BSE, E. coli 0157, Salmonella
  • Concern about genetically modified (GM) products
  • Concerns about livestock welfare in intensive systems
  • Belief that organic products are more nutritious
  • Fear of pesticide residues in non-organic produce
  • Fear of artificial fertiliser residues in non-organic produce
  • Fear of medication residues in non-organic produce
  • Fear of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in non-organic produce
  • high value niche markets sought by small scale farmers

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    Organic Food Standards in the United Kingdom

    The UK Register of Organic Food Standards was established by Ministers to set national standards for organic production and processing. It consists of an independent Board and its secretariat is provided by MAFF. Since the introduction of European Union standards for organic food, UKROFS has become the UK authority for the monitoring and enforcement of these standards.

    *Certification of Organic Farms UK
     
    *Biodynamic Agriculture - sustainable farming: UK Association
     

    Organic Pig Farming Research in Britain

    The U.K. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF) has funded a three-year Postdoctoral Research post in Organic Pig Production at the Department of Agriculture, University of Aberdeen.

    The research is based at an organic farm in Oxfordshire and is designed to generate scientific information necessary to optimise systems for organic pig production.

    At present, only a few organic pig farms exist within the UK but the market is developing rapidly and a major expansion in organic pig production is anticipated. Information on the optimal methods to achieve biologically and economically efficient production under organic standards is urgently needed. This three year project comprises a research collaboration between ADAS, Aberdeen University and current organic producers, in order to address this subject. It will include investigations of different genotypes, feeding regimes and pasture utilisation strategies, with assessment of their effects on health and welfare, reproduction, growth and meat quality.

    Niche Markets for Organic Pig Farms in UK

    One sector of the pig industry that has suffered minimal impact from the economic downturn over the past year, is the "Organic Pigmeat" sector. Not only is this small sector surviving, but it is in fact growing, as hard-pressed pig farmers search for more profitable and secure "niche" markets. The organic sector is also being boosted by EU subsidies. Only about 7,000 organic pigs are produced per year at present in the UK, but they sell for two to three times the price of conventional pigs. Organic feed for livestock costs more than conventional diets, but a growing number of feed companies are offering it.

    Certification of UK Organic Farms

    With the recent establishment of the Aberdeen University Centre for Organic Agriculture (AUCOA), existing staff are involved in collaborative research with producers of a range of organic commodities. The project will also involve input from representatives of organic certification bodies, retailers and animal welfare organisations, offering a unique opportunity to gain experience of all facets of the food supply chain.
    The research will be under the direction of Dr Sandra Edwards, Department of Agriculture, MacRobert Building, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5UA.

     

     

    Organic Farming & Food in the European Union

    Only 2% European Union farms are organic (3% of EU agricultural land area) but organic meat, pork and organic produce production is a fast-growing EU market sector. Growth has been about 30% per year in recent years, but some plateaux effects are now becoming apparent.

    *Organic Farming in the European Union: Overview & Directives

    *Organic Pig Production in the EU: Review

    *Organic Farming in the European Union: Country directory

     

    Race to Develop "Organic" Breeding Stock

    A race is on by pig genetic ("seedstock") companies to develop "organic" swine genotypes and capture the anticipated market for supplying sows and boars whose progeny can survive and be productive without the constant support of antibiotics and pesticides. Performance trials of British Saddleback and Duroc crosses are in progress. Investigations are being funded by the UK Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) and by a major supermarket chain. One UK breeding company is already offering special "organic" hybrid gilts, developed specially for organic pork producers.

     

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