The reason that many people cite for not switching to organic food - that it is too expensive - is becoming less of a reason. With the massive increase in growers and retailers, organic food is getting cheaper. At the same time, locally bought organic produce keeps for longer, not only because it reaches you quicker, but because its natural strength and health hasn't been depleted by synthetic chemical contamination.

We conducted a test last week. We bought two lettuces - one organic and one non-organic. The non-organic lettuce started wilting and turning yellow on the third day. We were still eating the fresh, crisp and green organic lettuce five days later.

This shows how any difference in price can be recouped in the quality of the produce.

Morrisons, Waitrose and Marks and Spencers have joined the Co-op in stopping the sale of eggs from caged hens. The Co-op have also added 66 pesticides to their 'banned' list. Read more

Spanish scientists have found a way of testing a product to determine what sort of fertilizer was used in its growth. The composition of Nitrogen isotopes in natural organic fertilizers differ from those synthetically produced. Where fraud is suspected, this, along with already available pesticide testing, may be a great tool. Read more

What about domestic consumption? Not so long ago only 1% of people in India ate organic food. We look at this issue and more in our new article Organic food in India Please click here to read it.

Known as "The Queen of Herbs" in India for over 5000 years, Tulsi or Holy Basil is revered for its incredible health benefits. I can personally vouch for some of them.

Now produced by organic farmers, Tulsi is available to us in the west. In our new article - Organic Tulsi Tea - we look at the background and health properties of this major Ayurvedic herb, and show you where to get it. Please click here to read the article.

If you are wondering what the difference is between Fairtrade and organic foods, or if there is any difference at all, then we have the answers for you. Please click here for our explanation of the two.

In this article the issues of the health and welfare of humans and animals is studied. If you like your meat then I recommend you click here to learn why organic meat is so much better in every way.

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