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So farmers are seeking an organic 'holiday' because of the pressures of the credit crunch. I can almost guarentee that those wanting this 'holiday' are the more recent 'converts' to the organic movement - you know the one's following the money. The same ones that followed the money when there were subsidies to be had for growing for the rapeseed industry or anything else where subsidies were the primary motivation. It wont be those that farmed organically from a deep philosophical conviction that is was 'the right thing to do.' The ones who swam against the tide when they were called yoghurt knitters and the 'beard and sandal' brigade. They're in it for reason other than pure profit. I'm sure they have to make a living but their motivation is more deep rooted than the extra organic premium.
I'm not against people wanting to earn money but, to paraphrase a recent well known speaker, do we have to compromise our principals for the sake of monetary expediency? I for one think this is a compromise too far.
