Juern Sanders reported the feeble support UK organic producers receive compared to other EU states at the ORC conference and the Soil Association's report "The Lazy Man of Europe" highlights how Defra lag behind in giving a lead to industry to help develop the sector. Not just Europe it seems. The Canadians are at it too and supporting their organic sector. Not through direct payments but through investment in the supply chain. Government of Canada Supports the Organic Grain Industry in Quebec.
Come on Defra you have an industry which is delivering sustainable food production, environmental benefit and a high animal welfare and yet you don't seem to want to nurture its development.
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