Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New resources
Latest activity
Trending Threads
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
FarmTV
Farm Compare
Search
Tokens/Searches
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New Resources
New posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Livestock
Dairy Farming
'Organic' dairy farmer dropped after selling non-organic milk
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Scholsey" data-source="post: 5059904" data-attributes="member: 784"><p>I totally agree, thousands of animals have been killed to test for antibiotic residues and 72/84 hours etc is the scientifically proven withdrawal period, doubling it is just to be different and for a extra selling point for organic produce. </p><p></p><p>The straw thing, yes it’s not ideal, believe me I would rather I could bed on organic straw because it would mean there are a 5hit ton more organic cereals being grown so our cake wouldn’t cost £400 and lots of the ingredients wouldn’t need to come from Afghanistan! But it’s in the rules because it keeps everything sustainable without compromising animal welfare. </p><p></p><p>I don’t understand how some farmers find it so hard to grasp the fact that what we do isn’t because our grandfather farmed or we like razzing about on tractors, we do it whether we like it or not because someone wants to buy our product. Whether you agree with the product is illrelevant if someone believes in it and wants to buy it then they will and you can either be the one being paid for it or the one moaning that your not. </p><p></p><p>There’s thousands of acres of apples in the country that won’t be picked next year, why? Because people don’t want to drink cider anymore.</p><p></p><p>Battery hen farms are struggling to get contracts renewed, why? Because more and more people are turning against caged eggs. </p><p></p><p>It’s supply and demand, and whether we like it or not we are always going to be being told what we need to do by the rule makers FA, Rspca, Defra, SA, of&g and told what to produce by Tesco’s, Arla, cargills, dunbia, McDonald’s etc who are answerable to.......the consumer.</p><p></p><p>So to summarise my wittering, it doesn’t matter what we think is right, it’s what average jo/joe behind their shopping trolley thinks is right is what we have to farm to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scholsey, post: 5059904, member: 784"] I totally agree, thousands of animals have been killed to test for antibiotic residues and 72/84 hours etc is the scientifically proven withdrawal period, doubling it is just to be different and for a extra selling point for organic produce. The straw thing, yes it’s not ideal, believe me I would rather I could bed on organic straw because it would mean there are a 5hit ton more organic cereals being grown so our cake wouldn’t cost £400 and lots of the ingredients wouldn’t need to come from Afghanistan! But it’s in the rules because it keeps everything sustainable without compromising animal welfare. I don’t understand how some farmers find it so hard to grasp the fact that what we do isn’t because our grandfather farmed or we like razzing about on tractors, we do it whether we like it or not because someone wants to buy our product. Whether you agree with the product is illrelevant if someone believes in it and wants to buy it then they will and you can either be the one being paid for it or the one moaning that your not. There’s thousands of acres of apples in the country that won’t be picked next year, why? Because people don’t want to drink cider anymore. Battery hen farms are struggling to get contracts renewed, why? Because more and more people are turning against caged eggs. It’s supply and demand, and whether we like it or not we are always going to be being told what we need to do by the rule makers FA, Rspca, Defra, SA, of&g and told what to produce by Tesco’s, Arla, cargills, dunbia, McDonald’s etc who are answerable to.......the consumer. So to summarise my wittering, it doesn’t matter what we think is right, it’s what average jo/joe behind their shopping trolley thinks is right is what we have to farm to. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Livestock
Dairy Farming
'Organic' dairy farmer dropped after selling non-organic milk
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top