Organic farmers fight to remove shadow of doubt

摘要

Organic farmers have been shocked by a report challenging their credentials - but the sector is hitting back and remains optimistic about the future. It was the news the UK's 5000-strong community of organic farmers didn't want to hear. A report issued by the Food Standards Agency last week cast doubt on one of the organic movement's core selling points - that organic food was healthier and more nutritious than conventional produce.