Organic farming  excludes the use of  synthetic pesticides, plant growth regulators, feed additives and plant regulators. Importance is given to crop rotation, use of animal manures and mechanical cultivation, to ensure high productivity, to supply plant nutrients, and to control insect pests and weeds.

The strength of Abacus organic associates lies in the wide range of its members skills and expertise, combined with the extensive network of contacts which are maintained throughout the sector.

As independent consultants, the associates work together on a co-operative basis under a single identity, so that organic businesses, from farms to processors and retailers, can obtain all the organic advice needed from a single source. They can draw on the enhanced knowledge base that the association structure offers.

Clients benefit from associates undertaking routine training as part of a continual professional development programme. This ensures that they have access to advice that is current and relevant to their  needs, via a personalised service.

So whether you require expert organic conversion advice, farm planning and evaluation, sector body applications and agri-environment schemes, England Rural Development Programme funding opportunities, organic conversion planning, assessment of suitability for conversion, and any other aspect of  organic agriculture, you will find the required expertise from Abacus organic associates.