The Organic Food Federation

Sign up for a farm diversification tour in Germany, 19th - 21st July 2011

Guided by Dr Ulrich Schmutz of Garden Organic (one of our production inspectors), the tour will visit the German federal states of Hessia and Bavaria to study successful farm diversification.

The trip includes agriculture, livestock and horticultural enterprises but also on-farm breeding research, catering, restaurants, energy production (AD) and two farm hotels / B&Bs (both farm diversification projects).

8 places are available. The deadline for applications is 27th June 2011.

Please call Organic Food Federation's office (01760 720 444) for an information pack.

National Award for Norfolk Organic Butcher

We are very pleased to congratulate Harveys, a small independent butcher based in Norwich, on one of their valued employees receiving a National Award.

Bradley Bowyer has been awarded “The Best Student for the Management Award” (Level III Advanced Certificate in Management) within the Meat Industry.

The award will be presented by HRH The Princess Royal, Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers at the Butchers Hall in the City of London.

Nigel Harvey, Managing Director of Harveys, said “we as a company are delighted with Bradley’s achievement and for his ongoing commitment within our business. He is a shining example to all youngsters”.

CHANGES TO ANIMAL FEED REGULATIONS FOR PIG & POULTRY

From 1st January 2010 the annual non organic feed allowance for pigs & poultry has been reduced from 10% down to 5%. It will continue at this % until 31st December 2011.

This figure needs to be calculated annually as a % of dry matter from agricultural origin. The maximum non organic feed to be fed in any one day remains at 25% dry matter.