ORGANIC (Ltd) - NewsOrganic newsline from organic.com.auOrganic Sector Calls for Strict Liability Under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety- May 30, 2005 Organic farming, the systematic conversion of land to certified practices that ensure food safety and security from the farm to the table, a comprehensive and fully traceable system, is developing rapidly throughout the world.http://organic.com.au/news/2005.05.30/ Making San Diego an Edible City- May 24, 2005 Nancy Hughes envisions San Diego as America's first edible city. Those of us with no palate for stucco may find that hard to swallow. But there it is, the incredible edible city.http://organic.com.au/news/2005.05.24/ Revealed: Health Fears Over Secret Study Into GM Food- May 23, 2005 Rats fed on a diet rich in genetically modified corn developed abnormalities to internal organs and changes to their blood, raising fears that human health could be affected by eating GM food.http://organic.com.au/news/2005.05.23/ The International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May 2005- May 22, 2005 The celebration each year of the International Day for Biological Diversity is an occasion to reflect on our responsibility to safeguard this precious heritage for future generations. The 2005 theme is: Life Insurance for our Changing World.http://organic.com.au/news/2005.05.22/ Aussies Accused of Double Standards Regarding GM Food Labelling Because of USA- May 13, 2005 Consumers International has accused Australia of playing double standards at the 33rd Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling, which aims to set an international standard for labelling genetically modified (GM) food and food ingredients.http://organic.com.au/news/2005.05.13/ Soil Atlas of Europe: European Soil Quality Declining- May 3, 2005 European agriculture is under threat as the quality of soil worsens, particularly in eastern states.http://organic.com.au/news/2005.05.03/ |