Sentences with phrase «for organic certification need»

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We see commitment from some of our best to educate businesses about organic and the need for certification.

Similarly, the court case highlights the need for the organic industry to review and tighten its own protocols and certification management, to deliver uniformity and certainty for those on the front line of this issue: the farmers who feed us and risk their own investments.

Farmers will need to prove their land has been free of prohibited substances (synthetic pesticides and fertilizers) for a minimum of 12 months and must follow all other organic production standards to achieve transitional certification, including crop rotation, the fostering and conserving of biodiversity, and the avoidance of the use of genetic engineering.

Organic certification bodies and advisory services are finding it difficult to cope with demands for inspectors and advisers — and down on the farm, managers, agronomists, and livestock specialists with organic farming expertise are all needed.

Choosing sustainable palm oil for food and personal care applications means that less land needs to be used, and if the palm is grown using sustainable practices (100 percent organic, regenerative agriculture, third - party certifications, and social programs), it is extremely beneficial for local communities and the environment.

Retailers can become better educated on the organic certification process by talking to their suppliers, which are ready and willing to arm retailers with the knowledge needed to better explain to customers why spending a little more for a product with certified - organic seals of approval is worthwhile.