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Presents news briefs concerning organic farming in Great Britain as of January 2005. Commitment of producers to organic production according to a survey in Scotland; Potential of several plants in controlling worms in organic pigs, including the chicory root and the jerusalem; Consequences of an increase in the incidence of the tropical disease bluetongue in Europe for the industry.

The article reports on the increase in the amount of land in organic production in Europe over the past 10 years. Topics discussed include the growth in the organic sector across the European Union (EU) by about 500,000 hectares per year, an overview of the report "The Rapid Growth of EU Organic Farming," and details of reform plans included in the common agriculture policy to provide better support to farmers who want to convert to organic.

Deals with shortages of organic protein across Europe as of January 2004. Impact of the shortages on ruminant ratios; Changes made to in-lamb ewe rationing at Beaumont Farm in Slyne, Ireland; Law on non-organic feeds used by organic livestock farmers.

Discusses a proposed tax incentive for organic farmers in Europe. Statistical data on the organic sector; Benefits to consumers; Alternatives to the proposed tax incentive.