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Land in conversion to organic sees growth, Defra says
28 May 2021 |
Organic arable farming saw a 7% increase in 2020, Defra s figures show (Photo: Soil Association)
Land in the United Kingdom in-conversion to organic increased by nearly 12 percent last year, according to new figures released by Defra.
The latest Organic Statistics for 2020 show an increase in certified organic land in conversion, a trend that has increased every year since 2014, with the exception of 2019.
Organic arable farming saw a 7% increase in 2020, mirroring Europe where the number of producers and amount of organic land continues to rise in line with the EU’s goal for 25% of all farmland to be organic by 2030.
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The Bathurst Arms in North Cerney have converted a 24ft tipi into a circus themed dining space. The Cotswold pub, which was awarded five prestigious stars for a 95 per cent organic menu by the Soil Association Certification has created the outdoor venue to comply with the regulations set that they, like all pubs, cafes and restaurants may reopen today in the latest of the Covid lockdown easing measures. Several model zebras, a toy panther and various items, inspired by local show, Giffords Circus, amongst others adorn the tipi. The idea was that of Bathurst customer and North Cerney villager, Fran Robbins.