Tim Almond

Just doing a quick peruse of Comment is Free when I found this:-

Asked about that modern green dilemma - whether it is better to buy organic fair trade from developing countries, Monty’s reply was uncompromising and a little politically incorrect. “Maybe the third world countries also have to suffer a bit as a result of us having our own food policy,” he argues, also pointing out that the advocates of this “organic” international trade tended to be big western businesses with most to gain.

It should be pointed out that Monty Don is now president of the Soil Association, a trade association for UK organic farmers.

Next time you think of buying something UK organic, think about what lobbying you’re funding.

Tags: Politics, Foodie //