Consumer research and data from the Soil Association’s Organic Market Report shows that demand for organic across the UK is growing, and with the Welsh organic payment window currently open, Soil Association Certification is offering better deals to those entering conversion.
 
Soil Association Certification is the market leading organic certifier with over 70% of the UK organic market. All licensees are also supported throughout conversion and beyond with an exclusive business support package.
 
Sara Ogborne Agricultural Business Development at Soil Association Certification attended the Welsh Dairy show on 25 October to meet Welsh dairy farmers looking to find out more about the possibilities in organic farming.
 
She said; “It’s a great time to go organic, the market is in steady growth and there are opportunities for farmers if you get your offer right. We are offering extremely competitive prices for those entering conversion, along with a whole host of other benefits and expert business support throughout the whole process. If you’ve been thinking about how organic could benefit your farm we’d love to hear from you.”
 
The Soil Association Certification business support package includes:
 

• Practical and efficient support from a personal Certification Officer
• Solutions to improve efficiency and keep costs down such as combined inspections
• Access to unrivalled practical knowledge from dedicated organic inspectors, certification team and farm innovation programmes
• Use of the UK’s most widely recognised organic symbol – used on over 70% of the organic products in the UK
• Supply chain support and FREE membership to supplier scheme, securing future markets
• Free marketing support and the opportunity to be part of national campaigns such as Organic September and the Christmas Collective

 
To find out more, click here. Click here for financial information for farmers considering organic conversion