1 Animals are happier and healthier
They are able to thrive and grow as nature intended. They are free to roam outdoors and are not subject to modern factory farming where animals are routinely given antibiotics and steroids. Organic farming prohibits animal cruelty
2 – Better for you
Organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and mineral such as calcium, magnesium and iron as well as cancer fighting antioxidants and omega 3.
Organic food avoids all pesticides and additives including, aspartame, Msg and hydrogenated fats.
3 – It is safer
There are thousands of brands of insecticides, herbicide and fungicide approved for use in the UK. Fruit and vegetables can be sprayed up to 10 times before they reach the supermarkets. Genetically modified (GM) foods are also banned from organic food.
Poisonous chemicals such as pesticides, can kill animals and cause disease such as cancer, autoimmune disease, respiratory problems and allergies.
5 – More wildlife and Biodiversity
Organic farming relies on wildlife to control pests. The edges of farmland are kept uncultivated to help bugs, birds and bees to flourish. The governments own advisories have found that wildlife is 50% greater in organic farming.
5 – It tastes better
Organic food generally tastes better due to the well balanced and nourished soil that the plants thrive on!