Graig Farm Blog

Identifying What is Organic Food? So what is organic food, and what are the factors that make it different from industrially produced food? Food that’s produced organically must follow strict standards, which include minimising the use of pesticides and artificial fertilisers, promoting biodiversity and giving animals a better quality of life. The UK’s organic food industry is stronger than ever, with...

Did you know that agriculture accounts for almost ¼ of global greenhouse gas emissions?   Intensive agriculture can have many harmful effects on the environment, but the good news is that you can help our planet by choosing organic options. For Organic September, we're raising awareness of all the great reasons to go organic. Here are 3 environmental benefits of...

Organic September has arrived, so we'll be sharing recipes, discounts and info about all things organic. Organic farming isn't just a fad: the UK’s organic industry is growing every year because people are becoming aware of the many advantages of going organic. Here are 5 benefits of organic produce: 1. No pesticides  A lot of the non-organic fruit and veg you...

You may have heard that the UK’s organic food industry is on the rise and is now worth over £2 billion. But what is organic meat and how does it differ from factory farmed meat? Organic farming is all about working with nature to produce food in a sustainable way that’s better for animals, the environment and for us too...