UK Organic Food Sales Fall 25% Since 2008

Organic food sales in the United Kingdom have fallen 25 percent since 2008 and organic farmland conversion rates fell by more than two thirds over the same period, according to the European Crop Protection Association.

The UK Crop Protection Association has advocated modern agriculture’s science and technology to politicians and policy makers with the goal of swaying their views about the organic sector and farming policy.

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“The organic movement risks closing the door on a wide range of scientific innovations and technologies which will be key to meeting the enormous challenge of feeding a growing population, coping with climate change and safeguarding precious land, water and energy reserves,” said Dominic Dyer, CPA Chief Executive in a statement to the ECPA.
 

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Avatar for Anonymous Anonymous says:

The real challenge before us is how to increase our share in organic farming, without losing the yield. This news is definitely a damper for the organic cultivation enthusiasts. India too will suffer a setback as far as the movement of organic / bio farming which is already in its infancy stage is concerned. Ultimately in the race of “quality versus quantity”, “quality” will suffer.

Avatar for Anonymous Anonymous says:

Are “conventional” farming and organic farming mutually exclusive? I don’t think so. It seems to me that the use of a combination of farm practices coupled with a range of crop inputs, both organic regulatorily approved and forbidden, could address soil & water management while delivering safe and successful crop yields. This approach might not be compatible with the organic food sales & marketing programs but ultimately I believe the majority of the global population would prefer food over philosophy.

Avatar for Anonymous Anonymous says:

We need produce more in same area or less? How? This is not sustainable with organic farming.

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