THOSE looking to enter the organic market can now access a new information portal.
The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA) launched its new website earlier this month to provide more information on the world of organic food, fibre and cosmetic production.
NASAA chair, Glenn Schaube, said the new online facility will serve as a knowledge source for organic information and promoting the benefits of organic food production, farming, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
Offering a user-friendly experience, and intuitive navigation, the site provides plenty of information for those already involved in organic production and those with an interest to learn.
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"Visitors to the site will find information about buying organic, organic learning and how to get involved in the organic sector," Mr Schaube said.
"It is a dedicated resource for organic shoppers, home gardeners, conventional producers interested in organics; and certified operators, within Australia and overseas."
The organic gateway is divided into two sections:
- The NASAA Organic section outlines organic educational information and services to assist those interested in becoming involved in organic and sustainable foods, fibres and cosmetics production. This educational resource is for the whole organic community from producers to manufacturers, students, consumers, home growers and traders.
- The NCO section provides all the support material and advice needed to become a certified organic operator and those already certified to the NASAA Organic Standard. This dedicated organic industry resource provides all that is needed for all commodity producers to use the internationally sought after NASAA Organic 'spring leaf' label, which enables access to organic markets in Australia and all regulated and unregulated organic export markets.
"This is combined with a dedicated on-call team to answer questions and provide support as needed to the food production and agriculture sectors," Mr Schaube said.
"Whether you run your own organic farm or you are learning about organics for the first time, the gateway to organics website facility provides a range of information and resources to assist you."
"The new website structure allows operators to easily find what they are looking for and the updated product and operator search function provides a useful tool to source organic inputs, wholesale producers for retailers, and product listings for consumers of organic products."
- Visit: nasaa.com.au