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Dutch scientists have found much lower levels of antibiotic use and prevalence of MRSA on organic pig farms compared with non-organic pig farms [1]. Their research indicates that 3% of organic pigs in the Netherlands are carrying livestock-associated MRSA, compared with 38% of non-organic pigs. This type...

A new animal welfare tool is being launched to help improve the lives of millions of dairy cows across the UK through practical, reliable and scientifically...

Commenting on research from China into Bt cotton Emma Hockridge, head of policy at the Soil Association, said: “Encouraging predator insects is crucial...

It’s time for fair prices for farmers and shoppers It’s time to take our environment seriously It’s time for food sovereignty It’s time to deliver...

New revelations have undermined the myth that GM soy and Roundup residues are essentially harmless components in the European animal feed supply chain. A...