Changing from a Conventional to Organic Diet Significantly Decreases Pesticide Exposure by Over 90%

Posted on November 10, 2021aonews By Josefine Pettersson   The results of a randomised controlled dietary intervention trial found that pesticide exposure was significantly decreased when participants changes from a conventional to an organic diet by over 90%. Background The study was a joint venture with University collaboration from multiple institutions, most notably Newcastle University […]

2021 Australian Organic Industry Awards winners announced

Posted on November 12, 2021 aonews, Media Release   A Sunshine Coast organic farmer, a Sydney tea company, and two South Australian wineries were among 11 winners at the Australian Organic 7th Annual Industry Awards. At a virtual ceremony on Friday 12 November 2021, peak industry body Australian Organic Limited (AOL) announced the successful winners […]

Article Review: Organic soil and crop management results in healthy crops, livestock and people

By Josefine Pettersson The environmental and biodiversity benefits of organic farming are widely recognised, however, there have been few long-term studies pertaining to the effects of organic production methods on the nutritional composition of food and human health. A review article has been published in the prestigious agricultural journal Agronomy further substantiating the claims and […]