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That this House celebrates Organic September, an annual campaign led by the Soil Association to promote organic food, farming and sustainable living; recognises that organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, supports biodiversity and animal welfare, helping to protect public health and the environment; notes that this year’s theme highlights the important connection between healthy soil and healthy food, as farming without artificial pesticides and fossil fuel derived fertilisers builds healthier soils capable of producing more nutritious crops; commends the Soil Association for its ongoing work to raise awareness of the benefits of organic farming and land use; and encourages consumers to support organic farmers and producers as part of creating a more sustainable food system.
That this House celebrates Organic September, an annual campaign led by the Soil Association to promote organic food, farming and sustainable living; recognises that organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, supports biodiversity and animal welfare, helping to protect public health and the environment; notes that this...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions the Government has had with the EU on the preservation of Soil Association certification for organic products after the transition period; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions the Government has had with the EU on the preservation of Soil Association certification for organic products after the transition period; and if he will make a statement.
The Government proposed an organics equivalence agreement in its Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) proposals. Organics is currently included in the UK’s proposed CFTA legal text as a technical annex and the negotiations are ongoing.
In addition, the six UK control bodies, including Soil Association Certification, have applied to the EU for recognition as equivalent for the purpose of trade. We understand that these applications by the individual organic control bodies are progressing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what grant his Department has recently given to the Soil Association; and for what purpose.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what grant his Department has recently given to the Soil Association; and for what purpose.
| Scheme | Project start date | ¹Total grant awarded to project (£) | Project description |
| Rural Enterprise Scheme | 1 August 2006 | 11,200 | Feasibility study for a regional organic network in Yorkshire |
| Rural Enterprise Scheme | 11 August 2006 | 173,736 | Supplementary funding for the organic element of the North West Fantastic Food Partnership |
| Vocational Training Scheme | 24 August 2006 | 32,435.50 | Organic training for converting and existing producers |
| Rural Enterprise Scheme | 1 October 2006 | 100,409.10 | Business and marketing support for the organic food and farming sector |
| ¹This figure is the amount awarded for the whole project period, including years beyond 2006. |
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much financial support the Soil Association received from the Department in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much financial support the Soil Association received from the Department in each of the last five years.
| (a) Payments made by Defra to Soil Association Certification Limited and ASCISCO as part of the partnership agreement with organic certification bodies in connection with the implementation of the EU Organic inspection regime | ||
|---|---|---|
| (a) Payments made by Defra to Soil Association Certification Limited and ASCISCO as part of the partnership agreement with organic certification bodies in connection with the implementation of the EU Organic inspection regime | Amount (£) | |
| 2001-02 | 261,827.50 | |
| 2002-03 | 278,964.00 | |
| 2003-04 | 283,820.25 | |
| 2004-05 | 296,662.80 | |
| 2005-06 | 284,274.40 |
| (b) Grant payments to the Soil Association under the Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES) and Vocational Training Scheme (VTS) and the England Objective 1 programme | ||
|---|---|---|
| (b) Grant payments to the Soil Association under the Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES) and Vocational Training Scheme (VTS) and the England Objective 1 programme | Amount (£) | |
| 2001-02 | 146,262.88 | |
| 2002-03 | 274,689.60 | |
| 2003-04 | 365,917.08 | |
| 2004-05 | 341,676.62 | |
| 2005-06 | 588,648.98 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many farms have converted to Soil Association organic standards since 1997.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many farms have converted to Soil Association organic standards since 1997.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what proportion of farms are managed to Soil Association organic standards in (a) England, (b) the Tees Valley and (c) the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what proportion of farms are managed to Soil Association organic standards in (a) England, (b) the Tees Valley and (c) the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how often her Department's Ministers have met (a) Doug Parr of Greenpeace, (b) Patrick Holden of the Soil Association and (c) scientists working on GM crops in the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how often her Department's Ministers have met (a) Doug Parr of Greenpeace, (b) Patrick Holden of the Soil Association and (c) scientists working on GM crops in the last 12 months.
Adjournment debate on organic farming and the Fairtrade label.
Adjournment debate on organic farming and the Fairtrade label.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made and representations she has received regarding the application of Fairtrade status to British farmers; and if she will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made and representations she has received regarding the application of Fairtrade status to British farmers; and if she will make a statement.