THE 2019 Australian Organic Industry Awards, hosted by Australian Organic Ltd, will celebrate the outstanding and innovative contributions members of the organic industry have made over the past year, showcasing leading products, businesses and individuals. Now in its sixth year, the awards will be held in Melbourne at The Tallows, Kensington, on Friday, November 15. …. more
Biodynamics / Organics
Fifth Annual Australian Organic Awards for Excellence
Natalie and Chris McLoghlin AUSTRALIA’S most innovative organic producers shone at the fifth annual Australian Organic Awards for Excellence in November last year. Victorian organic mushroom farmer Chris McLoghlin, of Lockwood South-based Mycelia Organics, took out the coveted Farmer of the Year award. Several other rural agricultural businesses also took home honours including Daniel Spotswood …. more
Urban farming key theme for National Organic Week
“IN this age of hi-tech living sometimes we may forget that on a fundamental level there are two core factors essential to our continued survival on planet earth that supersede technology – water and food, without them we perish,” says Mr Eric Love, chairman of The Centre for Organic Research & Education (CORE). “The world is …. more
Allowing trade to flourish organically
INTERNATIONAL demand for premium organic produce is on the rise, and the Australian Government is reviewing regulations on the export of organics to ensure Australian producers can take full advantage of these opportunities. Head of Exports Division at the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Fran Freeman, encouraged interested parties to have their say on …. more
Albrecht Papers Volume 4: Albrecht’s Enduring Vision by William A. Albrecht. Ph.D
Professor Albrecht’s brilliant, classic essays provide essential insights into the health of our soil. Albrecht was one of the first to see the danger in relying on agri-chemicals instead of soil fertility for healthy crops. In his carefully organized collection of writings, Albrecht explains in Volume 4 how the soil-crop system works, and provides his …. more
The National Organic Mark – a game changer
AFTER nearly 12 years of discussion and two years of hard work, The Organic Industry Standards & Certification Council (OISCC) and the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) announced the new National Organic Mark last month. “Like the USDA Organic and EU organic Seals, this logo will become the international trademark for organic certified product from Australia,” said OFA …. more