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Organic farming thrives, with demand from supermarkets

Hey Guys, This is the first time in almost 2 months since I posted articles.... but I have a huge excuse. I was busy giving birth to a beautiful little boy named Enzo. He was born at home in water in the most non-violent way and completely natural. It was a great experience for him and I, but also for my husband and the beautiful 5 women who were with me to assist the birth.  Anyhow, I'm back, probably irregularly, but I'm back!! Here, enjoy the below article - THIS IS GREAT NEWS! An organic farming advocate says the industry is suffering something akin to growing pains in Australia, partly because supermarkets are increasingly stocking the produce. Dr Andrew Monk, from the Biological Farmers of Australia, says the big supermarket chains have put organic meat, fruit and vegetables within reach of more consumers. "More availability has meant more sales, it's been as simple as that. And that, in turn, has led to producers then thinking we should produce and supply into...