Organic News

Welcome to my organic news page. I am the OMSCo website editor and every week I search periodicals and websites for any interesting stories about organic food, human health, GM food or the environment.

These items do not necessarily reflect the views of the organisation, but are reproduced here for interest. Where available, links are included to enable you to find out more.

Contact me at gill@omsco.co.uk or go to the OMSCo contact form.

Bluetongue Zones Widened

Monday, 01 October 2007

Control and protection zones for bluetongue came into force around parts of southern and eastern England yesterday in a bid to control the spread of the disease among farm animals. With 11 cases of bluetongue … Read more »

Fourth Bluetongue Outbreak Confirmed in Suffolk

Thursday, 27 September 2007

Farmers are preparing for a full-blown outbreak of the bluetongue virus after a fourth case was confirmed in Suffolk. It is feared that further testing will show that the virus has spread to the midge … Read more »

Bluetongue Confirmed in Ipswich

Sunday, 23 September 2007

Further tests are being carried out at a Suffolk farm to determine whether any more animals have been affected by the UK's first case of bluetongue disease. The insect-borne virus, which has killed … Read more »

OMSCo Postpone AGM

Monday, 17 September 2007

OMSCo's AGM, scheduled to take place on 27 September, has now been postponed until further notice due to the FMD restrictions.

OMSCo POSTPONES ANNUAL ORGANIC MILK SUMMIT

Friday, 14 September 2007

Following the cancellation of next week’s RABDF Dairy Event, the Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo) announced today (Friday 14 September) that it is to postpone the annual Organic Milk Summit … Read more »

A Statement from the Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo)...

Wednesday, 12 September 2007

... following a confirmed outbreak of foot and mouth disease Following confirmation of an outbreak of FMD in Surrey today (12 September) OMSCo hauliers will be implementing additional bio-security … Read more »

Foot and Mouth Disease: temporary control zone established in Surrey

Wednesday, 12 September 2007

Initial laboratory tests on the samples taken this morning from the cattle on the holding in Surrey where disease was suspected have indicated the presence of Foot and Mouth Disease. On the basis … Read more »

Download One Trolley - One Week Guide Here

Monday, 03 September 2007

Celebrity chef, Lesley Waters, in conjunction with OMSCo, has put together a guide with delicious recipes to show how you can change to organic without breaking the bank. Download the family … Read more »

Farm Restrictions Eased as Virus Spread Risk Ruled Low

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Farmers will be allowed to shift their livestock around their farms in the latest easing of the restrictions on animal movements arising from the foot-and-mouth outbreak. Preliminary tests on animals … Read more »

FMD Tests Negative

Wednesday, 15 August 2007

Foot and mouth disease tests carried out on two sites have returned negative preliminary results. Chief veterinary officer Debby Reynolds said that both the case at Chessington World of Adventures … Read more »

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