If pesticides are designed to kill all bugs, imagine what do to humans. Organic choices are kinder to you and the earth - small changes make a big difference.
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The beginner’s guide to organic growing
You don’t need to be an expert farmer, or even a green-fingered gardener to grow some delicious organic produce at home. You don’t even need a garden! Expert organic kitchen gardener, Will Livingstone, shows us how to get started.
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Chetna Makan: organic is always my first choice
We spoke to cook and writer Chetna Makan about choosing organic at home, cooking with her two young daughters and preparing for Christmas.
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Pesticide use in organic farming
It’s a common myth that there are no pesticides allowed in organic farming. Some pesticides are allowed but these are mostly naturally occurring, and their use is very different from the approach used in non-organic farming.
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3 easy organic veggies to grow in September
September is the best month for organic vegetable growers. Too often thought of as the end of the growing season, September is in fact a great time to get planting a few of your own crops for the kitchen.
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Organic and GM free - naturally better
In the world of food and farming, the debate between organic and genetically modified is sometimes portrayed as a lifestyle choice versus rational science. Nothing could be more wrong, writes Pat Thomas.
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Give bees a chance – three ways to help nature-friendly farming
We’re living in unprecedented times. Everyone has now heard about the climate and nature crises, with David Attenborough bringing climate change into our living rooms and environmental protesters taking to the streets.
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Organic gardening: keeping pests at bay
Having a thriving organic garden is as much about the wildlife as it is about the plants. Don’t let pests get you down, just remember that all creatures have a place in organic gardening, so while they might sometimes be a nuisance, all organisms play a vital part in the overall health of the environment.
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Why choose organic baby food
We all want to give our little ones the best start in life and, for many parents, serving up organic food is an important part of that journey. Soon-to-be first-time mum Kate Arnell looks at why organic is a great choice for children and talks to parents about why they made the switch.
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Get stuck in to Real Bread Week
It’s Real Bread Week, 23 February to 3 March 2019, the annual global celebration of buying additive-free loaves from local bakeries and baking your own at home. Real Bread coordinator Chris Young shows how choosing organic supports the campaign.
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Organic food - a question of taste and nutrition
There are many reasons to love organic food. It’s a way of farming that works with nature, using real ingredients, with animals free to forage and graze on land that’s home to more wildlife. A little-known fact though, is that organic food is also nutritionally different. We look at how organic food has more of the good stuff and talk to two top chefs about the all-important question of taste.
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Meet the organic farmers
Ever wondered what it’s like to be at the heart of organic farming? Organic producers - the people who grow our fruit and veg, look after our livestock and make homes for our wildlife and pollinators - are incredible! We get to know the faces behind your organic foods, find out why they’re passionate about organic and why they love life as a certified organic farmer.
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How to spot certified organic food and drink
Wondering how to find organic products? Look for the EU green leaf logo, it's a simple shortcut to find food you can trust.