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 How
do I know what I’m feeding is organic?
In the UK, anything that is labelled ‘organic’must be certified
by an approved organisation, such as the Soil Association. Farmers and
manufacturers are subject to annual inspections, plus spot checks. Farmers
must build natural soil fertility through the growth of crops such as
clover, which help put the goodness back in the soil. They do not rely
on the use of chemicals or pesticides and must take measures to preserve
the natural environment.
If it’s labelled organic, is it 100% organic?
Not quite. With manufactured feed, there may be instances where it is
impossible to obtain certain organic ingredients - often protein or oil
sources such as soya, linseed or maize, or vitamin and mineral sources
such as yeast, limestone flour or salt - in sufficient quantities. To
accommodate this, the regulations permit manufacturers to include a small
proportion of non-organic ingredients, and still label the product organic.
You should also be aware that The Organic Feed Company is the only company
to use natural vitamin sources rather than synthetically manufactured
ones.
Will the eggs, meat or milk taste better?
Many people answer a loud ‘yes’ to this one. Organic meat tends
to be grown more slowly, which is sometimes thought to make it richer
in flavour.
Is it healthier?
There is no conclusive proof that organic food is better for you,
but tests have found that organic produce can contain more nutrients and
fibre than non-organic equivalents. One study found that vegetables grown
non-organically had lower mineral content in 1991 than in 1939, before
the introduction of synthetic pesticides.
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