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The word "organic" is used to describe food which has been grown without the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides. Organic food has been grown by working with nature rather than against it, by recycling natural materials to maintain soil fertility and encouraging natural methods of pest and disease control, rather than relying on chemicals.

Organic farming recognises that nature has been successful in sustaining life for millions of years so the basic principle of organic farming closely follows those in the natural world.

Why should you eat these organic foods?

We can give you 10 good reasons.

10 good reasons to be eating organic:

1 Your own and future generations will enjoy a healthier lifestyle

2 You can be sure that the costs of 'real food' are not hidden by costs of chemicals

3 An organic guarantee is a guarantee for life

4 The water we drink, and our animals and pets drink, will be clearer and purer

5 You can really TASTE organic food and its better for you!

6 Your plates don't become edible chemistry sets

7 Organic food production helps reduce global warming, as it uses less energy

8 Less chemical fertilisers and pesticides reduce harmful soil erosion

9 Buying organic means helping organic farmers

10 Biodiversity is enhanced


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