Over 900 comments were received on the draft of the Australian Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Products.
The BFA's Organic Advantage newsletter reports that a German study has considered how appetites affect carbon emissions, finding diets low in meat and dairy are best, with organic alternatives able to significantly reduce chewing up of carbon credits.
Consumers are wholeheartedly embracing organic produce and sales figures continue to rise rapidly.
The first official Australian organic data in four years has been launched by Biological Farmers of Australia revealing that the organic industry is potentially as resilient in drought as its products claim to be healthy for consumers.
Consumers and manufacturers alike can soon be confident that organic products are truly what they seem as the development of an Australian Standard for the organic and biodynamic industry nears completion.
Food scientists, having assessed the quality of birds raised in a variety of conditions, have found that those intensively farmed have the best flavour, while those raised under organic guidelines are the least tasty.
Market research suggests Dubai consumers are willing to pay for organic foods, despite costing between 20 and 40% more than traditionally produced foods.
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand has launched 0800 FUTURE – a telephone advisory program for farmers and growers interested in shifting to organic production.