The new organic agenda presents a potential solution to the problems facing agriculture in developing countries. Ali Arslan Gurkan, Senior Commodity Specialist, Commodities and Trade Division, UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, Italy 11.00 Coffee 11.30 Case Studies Widely differing organic projects around the world demonstrate that it is possible to integrate the social agenda and generate substantial benefits to business. 13.00 Lunch 14.30 Organic Products Trade Fair International organic traders, producers and NGOs display their products and services. See registration form for full details. A special celebration with entertainments and awards Saturday 27th September Marketing Food Quality Industrial agriculture and food processing have degraded the overall quality of the food we eat.
New studies show that some conventional foods are deficient in nutrients.
The prospect of a small number of multinationals controlling the types of seeds we use to grow key food crops is frightening. The conference will be based in the historic Christ Church College in Oxford. Accommodation is in the college's simple but historic student rooms or in nearby Oxford hotels. All refreshments will be organic - organic meals will be served in the college's magnificent Tudor Hall, the largest in Oxford, with its notable stained glass, hammerbeam roof and portrait collection. Conference proceedings will take place in the Oxford Town Hall, another splendid building situated next to the college.