Organic farming is a method of farming that uses a holistic approach, aimed at nurturing both the land and the animals. Organic farming practices are different to conventional farming practices and are more in line with what many consider traditional or natural.
Organic farming does not use pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, other synthetic chemicals or hormones, and livestock are considered to have a better quality of life.
Livestock are grass fed, free range and raised with a huge emphasis on animal welfare and low stress farming techniques.
In Australia, organic certification is performed by several organisations that are accredited by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). Currently there are seven registered DAFF accredited certifying bodies. Organic businesses can only gain certification through one of the accredited bodies and must meet strict guidelines set by that organisation.
Prime Valley Organic Meats sources it’s Beef, Lamb, Pork and Chicken from Certified Organic Produces. Each of our farmers are accredited by one of the registered Australian Certifying Bodies and we proudly display their accreditation certificates in store for our customer.
The organic industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia. The certified organic industry is worth $1.7 billion to the Australian economy and is growing rapidly every year, directly benefitting Australian farmers and Australian small business.
Many consumers are changing the way they shop with many opting to purchase certified organic produce due to the trusted certification processes and adherence to industry standards, giving consumer confidence in the products that they are purchasing.
Australian organic produce is widely recognised for the benefits that it provides to consumer health and wellbeing as well as the advantages to environmental sustainability both within Australia and around the world.
The key benefits include:
Prime Valley Organic Meats partners with Australian certified organic farmers.