The Victorian Government has promised to release some of its organic certified chemical stocks to treat locusts if there is a market shortage.
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Organic Strawberries Have More Antioxidants And Vitamin C But Less Potassium And Phosphorus
Posted in September 2nd, 2010
Organic strawberries were found to have more vitamin C and antioxidants than non-organic ones, and they also had a nicer taste, but are 13.4% smaller and have considerably lower levels of dietary minerals potassium and phosphorous, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal PloS One. As consumers, we are usually willing to pay a bit more for organic produce for reasons of …
Organic industry targets Rs 4,000 cr by 2012
Posted in September 2nd, 2010
The Indian organic industry is aiming to up its total turnover, including exports, from Rs 675 crore to Rs 4,000 crore by 2012, a senior ICCOA official said today.
Organic fruit tastes better, is better for you: study
Posted in September 2nd, 2010
Organic strawberries are better — in some ways — researchers say
Posted in September 2nd, 2010
They have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their conventional counterparts, a study says. But they come up short by other measures — potassium and phosphorus, for example. Consumers who buy organic fruits and vegetables because they think they’re tastier, more nutritious and better for the environment are getting at least some of what they’re paying for, according to a study published online …
