The organic movement has successfully marketed themselves as the only alternative to factory farming. Small farmers who use some - but fewer pesticides and look after their animals carefully have lost their voice in British agriculture. As more people buy organic produce the UK is unable to keep up with demand, meaning we now import large volumes of organic food. Many of you said you would rather buy local because you knew where it came from. So, what percentage of your favourite foods are now imported? Beef Not organic - 30% imported Organic - 60% imported
Lamb Not organic - 35% imported Organic - 5% imported
Pork Not organic - 35% imported Organic - 50% imported
Lamb Not organic - 35% imported Organic - 5% imported
Cereal (for Bread) Not organic - 80% imported Organic - 80% imported
Apples Not organic - 55% imported Organic - 90% imported
Strawberries Not organic - 25% imported Organic - 50% imported
Vegetables Not organic - 38% imported Organic - 62% imported
Milk Organic - 2% imported
Honey Not organic - 40% imported Organic - 100% imported |