Organic farming

There are six good reasons why buying organic food is better for you and better for the environment too.

1. Organic food is full of flavour and is produced without chemicals, insecticides and herbicides.

2. Organic farming has banned the use of all genetically modified organisms (GMO's) including seeds, crops and animals. Even the food of organic animals is GMO free!

3. Organic standards require farmers to care for the countryside. This includes maintaining hedgerows, streams and other natural features and planting trees - good for biodiversity.

4. Organic standards prioritise animal welfare. Livestock are not given routine antibiotics or growth promoting drugs.

5. Organic farms are excellent for wildlife. Surveys show that more birds and butterflies are found on organic farms.

6. Organic farms generally employ more people, helping to safeguard the rural fabric and contribute towards the local economy.