An organic education for Harper students

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An audience of students and farmers gathered at Harper Adams University College to chew over the age-old organic versus non-organic debate.

Sparks set to fly in organic vs non-organic debate

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The organic versus non-organic farming argument will be put under the spotlight at a special debate featuring high profile farmers and sector representatives.

New monogastric feed rules finally decided

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New rules on feed for pigs and poultry in organic systems have finally been approved by the EU – four months after the expiry of the old ones.

Organic food labelling deadline approaches

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The deadline for all organic food produced in the UK to carry a legally required EU logo is rapidly approaching, a leading organic body has warned the industry. A new Europe-wide symbol for certified organic produce was introduced in 2010, though a transitional period has been allowed for it to be included on packaging.

Educator and agricultural stalwart retires from final public role

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A key figure in agriculture and education in the UK, Dr Tony Harris CBE, has stepped down from his last remaining public role.

Draft regulation on monogastric feed leaves questions unanswered

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A long-awaited draft version of a new EU regulation on organic feed for pigs and poultry has been unveiled but there is still much to clarify, according to a leading control body.

Agricultural bacteria: Blowing in the wind

The 1930s Dust Bowl proved what a disastrous effect wind can have on dry, unprotected topsoil.

Can organic food feed the world? New study sheds light on debate over organic vs. conventional agriculture

Can organic agriculture feed the world? Although organic techniques may not be able to do the job alone, they do have an important role to play in feeding a growing global population while minimizing environmental damage, according to researchers. A new study concludes that crop yields from organic farming are generally lower than from conventional agriculture.

Plant perfumes woo beneficial bugs to their roots

Scientists have discovered that maize crops emit chemical signals which attract growth-promoting microbes to live amongst their roots.

Microbiologists can now measure extremely slow life, deep ocean study shows

Microbiologists have developed a new method for measuring the very slow metabolism of bacteria deep down in the seabed.

Findings on biochar, greenhouse gas emissions and ethylene

Adding a charred biomass material called biochar to glacial soils can help reduce emissions of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, according to scientists