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The latest Australian Organic industry news.

Greater access for organics on the table with Australia’s largest trading partner

The two largest bodies representing Australia’s certified organic sector have welcomed the announcement from the Federal Government that it is opening negotiations with China on greater market access for organic goods. Australian Organic Limited (AOL) Chief Executive Officer, Jackie Brian, said the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,....

How to farm twice the amount of land without buying a single extra hectare

Five years ago, fifth generation producer Matthew Marshall and his father Stephen made the bold decision to go “cold turkey” on synthetic fertilisers, replacing them completely with biological fertilisers to enhance productivity on their properties ‘Nandowrie’ and ‘The Pines’, totalling 5,725ha. The Marshalls run Angus/Limousin cross breeders and cultivate organic dryland crops, as well as....

Danolyte: Solutions for Certified Organic Cleaning Products

Ravi Underwood’s quest to find an organic cleaning product originated from his belief that Australians are living with too many chemicals, and that the side effects are harming the health of humans, animals and the natural environment. Now he has cracked the code by capturing a natural compound that results from the reaction between salt,....

Education the key to positive future for rural women

One of Queensland’s largest organic beef producers says education is the key to women thriving in the ag space, whether through sharing experiences with each other in rural communities, adopting new technologies or completing a university degree online. Anna Appleton and her husband Fred, in conjunction with Loid and Zabby Appleton, operate Appleton Cattle Company,....

Organic industry presents five ways to boost exports to Southeast Asia

Leading voices from Australia’s certified organic industry have appeared before a federal parliamentary inquiry into agricultural exports with simple changes that could seize the opportunities represented by a rising Southeast Asia middle class increasingly seeking out premium-quality food.....

Organic Development Group (ODG) actively working on solution for domestic regulation

The Organic Development Group (ODG) was formed in 2023 to advance the interests of Australia’s growing organic sector, including the pursuit of domestic regulation. An update is provided on recent progress in this area, as well as other important developments and initiatives in the organic space.....

Strength of certified organic industry on show at Parliament House BBQ

HUNDREDS of farmers, producers, politicians and supporters of the certified organic industry have gathered at Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate Australian Organic Awareness Month and discuss how to unlock even more economic value from one of the success stories of Australian agriculture.....

Miss Universe Australia fronting Organic Awareness Month

Former Miss Universe Australia, Tegan Martin, is taking the leading role as Ambassador for Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM) this September to inspire Australians to eat and live more healthily. AOAM is Australia’s largest campaign raising awareness of the certified organic industry and the benefits its products have on human health and environmental sustainability, as....

The red tape holding back Australia’s certified organic industry

Leading voices from Australia’s certified organic industry have told a federal inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing they are being held back by Australia’s world-lagging approach to labelling laws. The peak industry group, Australian Organic Limited (AOL), and Australia’s largest certification body, ACO Certification Limited, were flanked at the public hearing in Brisbane by representatives....

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