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Organic food nourishes the body and purifies the spirit, not just of the individual but also of our planet. Here is the what, why and how of organics – to make your transition to organic, swifter and smoother

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Why does organic food cost more
Organic food is more expensive than conventional, non-organic food for a number of reasons, the main ones being:
• Organic farming is usually more labour intensive and requires greater care.
• Organic farms are normally smaller than non-organic farmers.
• There are no governement subsidies for ogranic farmers.
• The price of non organic food does not take into account the cost of environmental damage.

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