ETHICAL WAYS TO CONSUME MEAT

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:40:39 +1000

If you’re looking for ways to eat meat that’s ethically raised and slaughtered look for the Australian Certified Organic logo on packaging. Organic standards have some of the strictest animal welfare rules of any industry and quality assurance programs.Live export is not permitted under organic standards so you can be assured that the meat you’re eating supports farmers and graziers who don’t participate in live export for meat. The country’s largest organic certifier Australian Certified Organic has its logo on over 80 per cent of organic product on Australian retail shelves and almost all organic meat products in major retail outlets. To be organically certified beef farmers and graziers must handle animals humanely during the course of their life.

NAME CHANGE FOR AUSTRALIAS LEADING ORGANIC BODY

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:45:00 +1100

The body that owns Australia’s most respected and recognised organic logo has changed its name. Biological Farmers of Australia, or BFA, has changed its name to simply Australian Organic. Australian Organic owns the logo that appears on the majority of certified organic produce in Australia – the Australian Certified Organic ‘Bud’ mark.  

25 YEARS OF BFA - FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:45:31 +1100

     It is not just the Biological Farmers of
     Australia (BFA) that turns 25 this year
     but certified organic agriculture in 
     Australia as we know it. BFA was one
     of the first to advocate for organic, 
     biodynamic and biological farming in
     the country. Click on the video link to
     the left and follow the journey of the 
     BFA to where it is today.

ORGANICS, BOOMING $1.27 BILLION INDUSTRY

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +1100

Organics is one of Australia’s top 5 growth industries, becoming mainstream, says Report launching Friday, 26 October 2012. Supermarkets are fast embracing organics, with growth propelled by the average Australian. More than 1 in 20 are regular shoppers of organics and almost 2 in 3 have bought organic in the past year, a Report launched today reveals.  

SUMMER EDITION OF THE AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC PRODUCER ARRIVES

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:04:46 +1100

In the Summer edition of AOP...
It ain’t easy being free. In this issue we look at the new rules for organic poultry stocking rates. Michael Kiely from Carbon Farmers of Australia explains the difference between carbon farming and organics and advises why farmers and graziers should have a story to tell before they enter the carbon market. READ MORE

ORGANIC NUTRIENT STUDY MISSES THE POINT

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +1000

Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences at RMIT University Liza Oates says a study from Stanford University in the United States comparing the nutritional value between conventional and organic food is irrelevant for most organic shoppers. The study showed there was no nutritional difference between the two types of food.

ORGANIC FARMERS HELPED BY NEW MINING GUIDELINES

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:00:00 +1000

The Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) is releasing guidelines for organic producers and mining companies endorsed by the Queensland Government. Unlike conventional properties, organic certified producers are afforded some protection under a number of Acts. Petroleum and gas activity on an organic or biodynamic property is described as an advanced activity under Acts including the Mineral Resources Act 1989 and the Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009.

CLEANFOOD ORGANIC MAGAZINE NEW ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:00 +1000

CleanFood Organic is a magazine that highlights the positive impact that consuming organic products has on people’s lifestyle and well-being. Through in-depth reporting, CleanFood Organic cements itself as the leading source of organic related information addressing health and environmental issues affecting Australians consumers.

Organic food is not a luxury; it is how food is meant to be. CleanFood Organic is for everyone.

 Welcome to the latest edition of the magazine. We hope you enjoy it.

Making organics easy, one step at a time

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:44:14 +1100

If you have wanted to become more organic and are not sure where to start, the new  Bud Organic Club is here.

While you might have already heard about organics or use some organic products, sometimes it can be difficult to find trusted information about organics.

The Bud Organic Club has been created by Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) to help raise awareness and understanding about organics. As Australia’s largest representative not-for-profit organic body and with 25 years in the industry, BFA wanted to make incorporating organics into everyday life easier.

The Bud Organic Club is free and easy to join. Membership comes with a range of great benefits, including:

 How to identify organic products 
What organic produce is in season
 Where to find organics locally and online
 Tips on how to clean organically
 Tips for organic skin, beauty and personal care
 Information about organic baby and child care
 Organic gardening tips
 Wholesome and tasty organic recipes
 Tips from Australia’s leading organic chefs
 Regular  price checks on everyday organic items
 Latest product reviews, including the difference between organic 
    and non-organic products
 Competitions, organic promotions, organic giveaways and samples

Join the Bud Organic Club today and start enjoying the benefits of incorporating organics into your  lifestyle: one step at a time.     

For more information or to sign-up today, click here.