WHY ORGANIC?
Choose better . . . choose Organic
It's better for the planet
Designed to enhance the health of soils, water and air, organic farming is leading the way on sustainability.
It's better for the Animals
Organic farming has the highest animal welfare standards of any international farming system; this means truly-free range animals, encouraged to forage, graze and roam, with plenty of space, fresh air, and conditions that allow them to express their natural behaviours.
It's better for the wildlife
On average, plant, insect and bird life is 50% more abundant on organic farms, and there are around 75% more wild bees on organic farms
It's better for you
Fewer pesticides, fewer additives and preservatives, no GM ingredients and reduced use of antibiotics.
An organic DIET
Organic animals must be fed a natural and organic diet. For cows, this means a grass-rich diet.
This means that organic dairy has lower (on average 20%) yield, but it is more sustainable and helps to protect the animals’ health and welfare. As we say quality over quantity!
NO ROUTINE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS
Organic farming standards ban the routine use of antibiotics and wormers. Reducing stress and disease in dairy cows by giving them plenty of space and allowing them to behave naturally in a suitable environment means there is no need for preventative antibiotic use.
Highest Animal welfare
Animal welfare is at the heart of organic agriculture. In fact, organic welfare standards are the highest of any farming system in the UK! Organic cows are truly free-range; they must have plenty of space, access to pasture when weather conditions permit, and spend as much time outdoors as possible – conditions that help to reduce stress and disease.
