We should request that the agencies involved take a closer look at the use of chemicals at the same time they are examing the tea issue. Have them look at residuals and food quality as well as the effects on groundwater...sstorch In a message dated 11/13/02 9:54:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< David, I brought this up to our National Organic/Biodynamic Production Standards committee (Australia)and they have spoken with the CSIRO re research into this issue. David Matthews is an Ex Vet and knows all about this stuff, and has mates in the right places. Now we have to look at research funding, especially trying to get the Organic levies outof the non-organic sphere. But fear not, it is being taken seriously and wheels are in motion. I really appreciate the discussion happening on BDNow to help this issue along. Cheryl Kemp Education and Workshop Coordinator Biodynamic AgriCulture Australia Phone /Fax : 02 6657 5322 Home: 02 6657 5306 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.biodynamics.net.au ----- Original Message ----- From: "D & S Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 5:50 PM Subject: Re: Search for results of Elaine's testing of bd preps > Hugh: I think that Frank has a valid point. Obviously poorly made compost > tea can contain E.coli, the question is how do we stop it happening? > Perceptions are everything, if it can be traced that someone got ill from > compost tea then there are legions of highly paid people who will push the > perception, right or wrong, that all compost tea is bad. No amount of > huffing and puffing will change the perception once instigated, rumour and > innuendo is the way that chemical companies fight and there's plenty of > suckers out there willing to listen to them. > Ideas anyone? >>
