The demand for organic is looking to be strong again in 2021. Comparisons with the pandemic year of 2020 are difficult to make, but most organic marketers see continuing momentum for organics in 2021 after COVID-19 set new records for retail sales. Europe boosts organic supply, but what about demand? ‘Consumers dictate the food chain’. Does the European Commission’s ambition of achieving 25% agricultural land under organic farming risk tipping the scales of supply and demand? Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy. Agriculture sustainability improvements have long-term positive outcomes both for the planet and the farmer’s wallet, but the upstart costs can be a preventative obstacle. Some big food companies trying to address their Scope 3 emissions have started working to knock down those barriers for farmers. With Organic Valley’s loan terms, its member farms can install solar and decrease their electric bill by the same amount as the monthly loan payment. What Carey Gillam Learned Through Years of Investigating Monsanto. In a new book, the author discusses the implications of her research, the future of glyphosate, and how Bayer plans to keep selling Roundup.
Organic demand running strong again in 2021
Comparisons with the pandemic year of 2020 are difficult to make, but most organic marketers see continuing momentum for organics in 2021 after COVID-19 set new records for retail sales. https://www.thepacker.com/news/organic/organic-demand-running-strong-again-2021
What Carey Gillam Learned Through Years of Investigating Monsanto
In a new book, the author discusses the implications of her research, the future of glyphosate, and how Bayer plans to keep selling Roundup.
https://civileats.com/2021/04/21/what-carey-gillam-learned-through-years-of-investigating-monsanto/
Europe boosts organic supply, but what about demand? ‘Consumers dictate the food chain’
Does the European Commission’s ambition of achieving 25% agricultural land under organic farming risk tipping the scales of supply and demand?
Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy
Agriculture sustainability improvements have long-term positive outcomes both for the planet and the farmer’s wallet, but the upstart costs can be a preventative obstacle. Some big food companies trying to address their Scope 3 emissions have started working to knock down those barriers for farmers. With Organic Valley’s loan terms, its member farms can install solar and decrease their electric bill by the same amount as the monthly loan payment.
https://www.greenbiz.com/article/organic-valley-loans-dairy-farmers-funds-renewable-energy
