Turf defenders: grass-roots movenment: farmers want the same strict controls on the use of the word "organic" in Australia as are mandatory for export produce

Article Abstract:

Farmers are pressuring the government to introduce legislation to enforce domestic standards for labeling food as 'organic.' Although exporters must demonstrate a fully audited production trial before being permitted to label their crops organic, the same standard is not legally enforceable within Australia.

Standards, Health foods, Labeling, Natural foods, Organic farming

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Australia this week

Article Abstract:

News events in Australia for the week of 22 February 2000 are recorded. Subjects covered include the liquidation of National Textiles; Aboriginal reconciliation; floods in Central Australia and the rise in medical malpractice suites in New South Wales.

Australia

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The world this week

Article Abstract:

World events for the week of 22 February 2000 are reported. Subjects covered include protests at the International Monetary Fund; an Afghan Airlines hijack; the Northern Ireland peace process and a Zimbabwe referendum on a new constitution.

Current events

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