ORGANIC FOOD:

Organic food uses no artificial fertilisers or chemical pesticides in food production , this is clearly better for the enviroment and has a lesser impact on climate change than conventional farming due, in part, to the production processes of chemicals and possible evaporation of chemicals.

Organic livestock farming is regulated by Government licensed certifiation bodies such as The Soil Association or Organic Farmers and Growers - which licenses us. There are stringent rules in place to ensure that the animals are truly organic.

We have reduced stocking rates to maintain a balanced sustainable enviroment within the farm, which results in vastly reduced vetinary inputs, longer grazing seasons , more attention to each animal, and healthy happy animals. Food miles are low; the abbatoir is only 5 miles from the farm ,a short low stress journey maintains a low 'carbon footprint' and non stressed animals.

At present, at least 70 per cent of the organic food consumed in Britain is imported – rising to 80 per cent for fruit and vegetables (most organic eggs and meat is domestically produced).

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Food which has travelled a shorter distance before it gets eaten should be fresher and have more nutrients – and should also benefit consumers’ immune systems. Some researchers believe that the dramatic rise in allergies and autoimmune diseases may, in part, be a result of people no longer eating food which has been produced in their local environment. Stock management is a higher priority than with normal farming methods. Quality of life is enhanced through reduced stocking rates.

We use no polystyrene or non bio degradeable packaging. All our takeaway food is served in recycleable / bio degradeable packaging.

Above all the taste is so good it's hard to ignore organic food.