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June 26, 2007 A.C.C.C. Secures $270K Boost
to the Organic Industry
The Chair of the National Association of Sustainable
Agriculture (NASAA), George Devrell today
welcomed the announcement late last week that
the ACCC had secured $270,000 for the organic
industry, following recent court action. Funds
will be used to support development of the new
Australian Organic Standard and to further enhance
the NASAA quality system. More
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May 11, 2007 Become a NASAA Inspector
NASAA is holding an inspector training session
in June for those wishing to play an integral
part in the implementation of its routine organic
compliance program across Australia and overseas.
Those interested in attending the session - to
be held in Ballarat, Victoria - should download
the following booking
form, complete the details and forward to
NASAA.
April 20, 2007 Australian Standard for Organic
and Biodynamic Produce Commences
The first meeting of the new Standards
Australia Technical Committee will be held in
Sydney on May 7 to develop the Australian Standard
for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. NASAA Director,
Rod May has been accepted by Standards Australia
as a commitee member. More
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November 27, 2006 New Financial Incentive for
Small Organic Producers
Market premiums enjoyed by large certified
organic producers will now be more readily available
to small organic farmers in Australia, due to
a new low-cost certification initiative announced
by leading national organic certifier, NASAA,
at a meeting in Adelaide today. More
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November 6, 2006 ‘Organic’ Chicken
Debacle reinforces urgent need for new independent
Australian Organic Standard
Until a new independent Australian (national
organic) certification standard is in place, both
organic consumers and producers must learn to
look carefully at labels on their certified organic
products, according to George Devrell, chair of
the National Association of Sustainable Agriculture
Australia (NASAA).
Devrell was commenting on revelations
in the Sydney Morning Herald that high priced
‘certified organic chickens’ would
not achieve compliance with the industry ratified
National Standard for organic produce.
More
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November 15, 2005 Opinion: NASAA views on current
Australian Organic Industry Issues
Are certifiers the best-equipped organisations
to promote organic produce to consumers or to
regulate the Australian industry? NASAA outlines
it's views on current debates. More
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October 27, 2005 Letters to the Editor,
Rural Press: Stock Journal, The Land
Following recent media reports and public debate
surrounding GE Canola contamination, NASAA Chair
George Devrell responds to published opinion pieces
appearing in Rural Press publications.
Letter to Editor Stock Journal More
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Letter to Editor The Land More
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*letters published in full
October 11, 2005 No 'Alternative' - just
Quality, Award winning Organic Wine
National wine judge and Oenology Lecturer Dr Sue
Bastian's summation of the recent certified organic
wine evaluation event - forming part of the IFOAM
World Viticulture and Wine Conference - encapsulated
the progression of the sector in recent years.
More
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October 11, 2005 WA 'Highly Commended'
in Congress Olive Oil Challenge
Drawing on the renowned sensory talents of the
judges of the Biol Italia Awards, the IFOAM Organic
World Congress Organic Extra Virgin Olive
Oil Challenge showcased the quality of Australian
product, along with some of the finest award winning
oils produced in Italy. More
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September
23, 2005 International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements (IFOAM)
Adelaide Declaration
In an open declaration announced at the conclusion
of the 15th IFOAM Organic World Congress and supported
by 1000 delegates from over 50 countries, IFOAM
called upon governments worldwide to actively
endorse and practically support organic agriculture.
More
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View the Congress website at www.ifoam2005.info
September 29, 2005 The Go Organic Festival
kicks 25,000 goals! More
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August 31, 2005 Release of Draft Cosmetic
Standards More >>
July 22, 2005 Effective Government Partnership
Essential for National Organic Market Integrity
More >>
April 14, 2005 NASAA Rebuts BFA Merger 'smear'
More >>
March 10, 2005 World Organic Movement Focuses on Adelaide More >>
January 1, 2005 Australian Organic Certification Market to Retain Competition More >>
January 1, 2005 Merger Proposal FAQ More >>
January 1, 2005 NASAA records strong growth in 2003-04 More >>
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