| The demand for organic milk has increased all | | | | higher concentrations of CLAs in their milk than |
| over the world. No, this is not with reference to | | | | fodder-fed cows. |
| the increased demand for the product that | | | | There was always a lack of evidence that organic |
| occurred in 2000-2001. This is about the present - | | | | food is better than conventional or non-organic |
| 2006. | | | | food and all the benefits of organic food over |
| So, why is the demand for organic milk | | | | non-organic food were strong beliefs of the |
| increasing? The answer lies in the benefits of | | | | producers and consumers in the wellness of |
| organic milk. Consumers are demanding more | | | | organic food production methodologies. |
| organic milk due to its enhanced health benefits. | | | | However, the research findings on health benefits |
| Research conducted at the University of | | | | of organic milk have firmed the beliefs of |
| Aberdeen, and the Institute of Grassland and | | | | consumers who are now demanding more organic |
| Environmental Research have shown that organic | | | | milk. Health conscious people have also shifted to |
| milk has more Omega 3 than non-organic milk. So | | | | organic milk resulting in a shortage of the product. |
| consumers can now just replace their regular milk | | | | However, the increased health benefits of organic |
| with organic milk and do away with those Omega | | | | milk are not the only reasons for this surge in |
| 3 supplements or fish oil capsules. | | | | demand. People are also questioning the factory |
| Similarly, research conducted at the Danish | | | | mode production of organic dairy products. Many |
| Institute of Agricultural Sciences and the | | | | people now believe that livestock have good |
| University of Newcastle has shown that organic | | | | health when they are left in the open. Confined |
| milk is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Vitamin A | | | | animals are more prone to diseases and hence |
| is essential for a good eye-sight, and Vitamin E | | | | the increased chances of BSE cases. |
| protects body cells from free radicals and delays | | | | Consumers are also becoming conscious of animal |
| ageing. | | | | rights and do not wish to be part of the |
| Organic milk also has more Conjugated Linoleic | | | | extensive cruelty imparted to confined livestock. |
| Acidl (CLA) than non-organic milk, as it has | | | | Since organic milk production involves certain |
| become mandatory to graze the organic cows on | | | | aspects of animal welfare, these consumers have |
| pastures unless weather forces the farmer to | | | | shifted to organic milk even if it costs more. |
| interfere. Now cows that graze on pastures have | | | | |