After a period of steady growth and relatively stable prices, the organic sector is starting to send out mixed messages. Against a background of a sector growth across Europe up 6.4% in 2016-17, the UK managed a meagre 1.5% growth in the same period. OMSCo have reintroduced individual members allocation which will result in reductions […]
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The Organic Sector – Time to Learn from Denmark
The recent Organic Forum heard how in Denmark the organic sector has been able to grow to the extent that organic food now represents 13.3% of total food sales compared to 1.5% in the UK. The key to this success has been largely down to a single organisation representing the whole sector – Organic Denmark. […]
The Organic Milk Market Update
The recent Organic Market report reveals that sales of organic food increased by 6% in 2017. This compares to an increase of 2.4% for food in general. This is the sixth year of growth for the sector. Dairy continues to be the leading segment with a number of strong brands attracting loyal support and leading […]
Experienced Farm Manager Sought for Share Farming Opportunity Oxfordshire/Wiltshire Border
Experienced Farm Manager required for a share farming opportunity on 400 ha organic – dairy, arable and beef farm with an additional 80 ha conventional arable on the Oxfordshire Wiltshire borders. Introduction Our client is seeking to step back from the day to day management of the farm and to pursue other business interests. We […]