Reason one
Better For The Environment
Organic farming means working with Nature,not against it. By lowering the risk of environmental pollution and severely restricting the use of manufactured chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In fact organic farmland stores more carbon than non-organic land.
Reason two
Better For The
Animals
Animal welfare is one of the most important aspects of Organic farming. Soil Association Organic standards insist that animals are given plenty of space and fresh air, and that they are raised in conditions that suit their natural behaviour. They must have access to pasture and are truly free range. What animals are fed and how they are treated then affects the quality of the food we eat.
Reason three
Better For The Soil
Around 90% of food production relies on soil. Organic farms have healthier soils because there is a more diverse range of microbes living in the soil-this helps the grass and crops to grow without artificial fertilizers.
Reason four
Better For Wildlife
75% of food crops depend on pollinators such as bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Intensive farming is the main cause of insect decline. Organic farms are havens for wildlife. Om average plant, insect and bird life is 50% more abundant.
Reason five
Combating Climate Change
Organic farming can help to slow down climate change. If Europe’s farmland all followed organic principles, agricultural emissions could drop by 40 – 50% by 2050 with plenty to feed the growing population healthy diets.
Reason Six
KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD
When you see this symbol it means higher levels of animal welfare, lower levels of pesticides, herbicides and artificial fertilizers. Many pesticides remain in some of the foods we eat, despite washing and cooking. The best way to reduce your exposure to these things is to buy certified organic produce. All GM ingredients are banned under organic standards.
reason seven
BETTER FOR TASTE
That is for you to decide by giving it a try. The proof of the pudding is, as they say, in the eating!
We look forward to welcoming you to Shoots Delph Farm ,the home of Forsters Farm Shop. to take the taste test for yourselves.
Reason one
BETTER FOR THE ENVIrONMENT
Organic farming means working with Nature,not against it. By lowering the risk of environmental pollution and severely restricting the use of manufactured chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In fact organic farmland stores more carbon than non-organic land.
Reason two
BETTER FOR THE
ANIMALS
Animal welfare is one of the most important aspects of Organic farming. Soil Association Organic standards insist that animals are given plenty of space and fresh air, and that they are raised in conditions that suit their natural behaviour. They must have access to pasture and are truly free range. What animals are fed and how they are treated then affects the quality of the food we eat.
Reason Three
BETTER FOR THE SOIL
Around 90% of food production relies on soil. Organic farms have healthier soils because there is a more diverse range of microbes living in the soil-this helps the grass and crops to grow without artificial fertilizers.
Reason four
BETTER FOR WILDLIFE
75% of food crops depend on pollinators such as bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Intensive farming is the main cause of insect decline. Organic farms are havens for wildlife. On average plant, insect and bird life is 50% more abundant.
Reason five
COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE
Organic farming can help to slow down climate change. If Europe’s farmland all followed organic principles, agricultural emissions could drop by 40-50% by 2050 with plenty to feed the growing population healthy diets.
Reason Six
KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD
When you see the organic logo it means higher levels of animal welfare, lower levels of pesticides, herbicides and artificial fertilisers. Many pesticides remain in some of the foods we eat, despite washing and cooking. The best way to reduce your exposure to these things is to buy certified organic produce. All GM ingredients are banned under organic standards.
Reason seven
Better for taste
That is for you to decide by giving it a try. The proof of the pudding is, as they say, in the eating! We look forward to welcoming you to Shoots Delph Farm, the home of Forsters Farm Shop, to take the taste test for yourselves.