Organic Farming

Growth in the US organic market needs to be backed by better access to seeds, according to the Organic Seed Alliance.

Despite record production, a report by the Organic Trade Association says the supply chain must improve to meet growing US demand.

The wealth management firm has made Danish agriculture its sole target, taking advantage of low pricing and strong profits in the country's agricultural sector.

The number of certified organic food and agribusiness operations in the US is four times the number in 2002, according to the USDA.

By using gene editing to minimise inputs, rather than maximise pest resistance, the agri industry can re-shape public perception of GE crops.

The US packaged foods group expects sales of its natural and organic products to reach $1bn by 2019.

Investors looking to reap rewards from non-GMO price premiums may face additional costs from exposure to genetically engineered material.

Europe and the US led organic consumption in 2014, driven by supply to mainstream supermarkets.

Fund manager Anholt bought 2,700 hectares of farmland on behalf of the family office-based philanthropic foundation, a significant portion of which is organically farmed.

Organics make up less than 1% of US corn and soy acreage despite higher returns.