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EU goes organic while Ireland lags behind
EU goes organic while Ireland lags behind

The European Union saw an additional 800,000 hectares of certified organic land in 2017, according to the latest figures announced at the world’s largest organic trade fair Biofach last week.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2019

Oliver Moore: Pesticide residue rules cause tension
Oliver Moore: Pesticide residue rules cause tension
While the EU Commission and IFOAM EU continue to argue in public and private in relation to the proposed new organic regulation and the responsibility for pesticide residues, another issue is causing tension.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Oliver Moore: Many methods for machine weeding
Oliver Moore: Many methods for machine weeding

There are a number of mechanical ways to weed. Flame weeding may surprise some as permitted in organic, due to the fossil fuel use. 

Thu, 07 Jul, 2016

Oliver Moore: Demand for organic produce is growing at remarkable rate
Oliver Moore: Demand for organic produce is growing at remarkable rate
With significant numbers entering organics for the first time, is there a market for the food they are about to produce?

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