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It's been a while since I've reminded readers of the wealth of information
in the Soil Association's daily news. You don't need to be a member to read
these, although it of course would greatly help the Association (and organics
in general) if you did join.
Today's news is packed full of interesting articles, from the continuing debate
about the benefits and drawbacks of GM food, to the need for clear labeling on
foods, to the waste of food around the world and the over-use of antibiotics.
Today’s News:
“Farming is just a fantastic life. I get a real satisfaction from my job through the good times and bad.”
Organic dairy farmer becomes an MBE
George Butler becomes an MBE for his services to agriculture and charity. Milk from his organic dairy herd at Tremains Farm in Horsted Keynes, Sussex goes to the award winning High Weald Dairy.Mid Sussex Times (7 Jan)
Professor John Vandermeer challenges environmentalist Mark Lynas on GMOs
Mark Lynas' rant is bringing responses from actual scientists. Prof John Vandermeer from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan comments on Mark Lynas' promising scientific conversion.Food First (8 Jan)
George Butler becomes an MBE for his services to agriculture and charity. Milk from his organic dairy herd at Tremains Farm in Horsted Keynes, Sussex goes to the award winning High Weald Dairy.Mid Sussex Times (7 Jan)
Professor John Vandermeer challenges environmentalist Mark Lynas on GMOs
Mark Lynas' rant is bringing responses from actual scientists. Prof John Vandermeer from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan comments on Mark Lynas' promising scientific conversion.Food First (8 Jan)
Biodiversity congress seeks ban on field trials of GM crops
The second Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2012) held at Bangalore last month has called for a ban on field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in India and a 10-year moratorium on Bt food crops.The Hindu (2 Jan)
The second Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2012) held at Bangalore last month has called for a ban on field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in India and a 10-year moratorium on Bt food crops.The Hindu (2 Jan)
Public health and use of antibiotics on intensive farms
Private Members’ Debate: Public health and use of antibiotics on intensive farms – Zac Goldsmith. Live stream available for the debate at 4:30 today
Welfare system for Red Tractor dairy scheme
New welfare assessments for cows are being proposed for inclusion in the Red Tractor Assurance Dairy Scheme. An industry consultation is open until 24 January 2013 and proposes that dairy herds are assessed regularly for conditions such as lameness and mastitis.Farmers Weekly (8 Jan)
To read more about dairy welfare assessments, visit the AssureWel website
Private Members’ Debate: Public health and use of antibiotics on intensive farms – Zac Goldsmith. Live stream available for the debate at 4:30 today
Welfare system for Red Tractor dairy scheme
New welfare assessments for cows are being proposed for inclusion in the Red Tractor Assurance Dairy Scheme. An industry consultation is open until 24 January 2013 and proposes that dairy herds are assessed regularly for conditions such as lameness and mastitis.Farmers Weekly (8 Jan)
To read more about dairy welfare assessments, visit the AssureWel website
Sows will continue to suffer as 14 EU nations are expected to break the law
The partial ban on sow stalls came into force on 1 January, but Compassion in World Farming claims that 14 EU nations (Italy, Poland, Cyprus, Finland, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, France, Portugal, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark) will not comply fully with the ban. Meat Trade Journal (4 Jan)
The partial ban on sow stalls came into force on 1 January, but Compassion in World Farming claims that 14 EU nations (Italy, Poland, Cyprus, Finland, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, France, Portugal, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark) will not comply fully with the ban. Meat Trade Journal (4 Jan)
UK farmers concerned about Spanish slug invasion
A species of Spanish slug, nicknamed the killer slug because of its aggressive nature has been identified in the UK for the first time. There are fears that large numbers will hatch in spring and damage crops.Farmers Weekly (8 Jan)
New Weather demands new politics
George Monbiot wonders what Tony Abbot, the Australian opposition leader will say about the record heat wave ravaging his country. The politician has repeatedly questioned the science and impacts of climate change. Monbiot asks if it’s time for Australians to rethink their sceptical views of climate change.The Guardian (9 Jan)
The farmers leading a Twitter revolution
All sorts of agricultural groups are springing up on Twitter, providing a way for farmers to connect. The three leading groups in the UK are #AgrichatUK, #clubhectare, and #AgGen – each with its own distinctive community and purpose, but all with a shared passion for the industry and its people.Farmers Weekly (5 Jan)
A species of Spanish slug, nicknamed the killer slug because of its aggressive nature has been identified in the UK for the first time. There are fears that large numbers will hatch in spring and damage crops.Farmers Weekly (8 Jan)
New Weather demands new politics
George Monbiot wonders what Tony Abbot, the Australian opposition leader will say about the record heat wave ravaging his country. The politician has repeatedly questioned the science and impacts of climate change. Monbiot asks if it’s time for Australians to rethink their sceptical views of climate change.The Guardian (9 Jan)
The farmers leading a Twitter revolution
All sorts of agricultural groups are springing up on Twitter, providing a way for farmers to connect. The three leading groups in the UK are #AgrichatUK, #clubhectare, and #AgGen – each with its own distinctive community and purpose, but all with a shared passion for the industry and its people.Farmers Weekly (5 Jan)
Teaching kids how to cook before Britain forgets to cook
The Women’s Institute is calling for more cooking skills to be taught in schools to encourage us to use leftover. Ruth Bond, the head of the WI says schools have a duty to teach all children how to cook to prepare them for adult living. (Food for Life Partnership mentioned).Western Morning News (8 Jan)
The Women’s Institute is calling for more cooking skills to be taught in schools to encourage us to use leftover. Ruth Bond, the head of the WI says schools have a duty to teach all children how to cook to prepare them for adult living. (Food for Life Partnership mentioned).Western Morning News (8 Jan)
Badger cull trials could start in new counties
The NFU has said that badger cull pilots aimed at reducing bovine tuberculosis could be moved to different counties.Farmers Weekly (8 Jan)
The NFU has said that badger cull pilots aimed at reducing bovine tuberculosis could be moved to different counties.Farmers Weekly (8 Jan)
MEP urges vigilance over ongoing Schmallenberg threat
Southwest MEP, Julie Girling, urges farmers to continue to be vigilant over the threat of Schmallenberg.Farmers Guardian (8 Jan)
Southwest MEP, Julie Girling, urges farmers to continue to be vigilant over the threat of Schmallenberg.Farmers Guardian (8 Jan)
Farming Today
Anna Hill hears that our fruit and veg is less nutritious because the wet weather is causing the nutrients to be washed out of the soil.
BBC Radio 4, (9 Jan) Listen again
Anna Hill hears that our fruit and veg is less nutritious because the wet weather is causing the nutrients to be washed out of the soil.
BBC Radio 4, (9 Jan) Listen again
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