Prince Charles's interest in organic farming and gardening

[iceflower]

Here is another gallery of pics of Charles today, visting the National Botanical Gardens --> pics

If you look at this pic, you may think that Charles had some problems with the pollen

[Skydragon]

A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at a reception at the National Botanic Garden of Wales

First of all I would like to thank you for this honorary fellowship. The Fellowship scheme, launched today, is an important way in which individuals in particular can develop their support for the Botanic Garden and its activities, and I am delighted to be asked to be its first member. I hope to be a jolly good honorary fellow!

[Skydragon]

PRINCE OF SKILLS

Gardeners' date with Prince Charles

VOLUNTEERS from the Howard Street Community Garden, Burnley, got the chance to mix with royalty when they attended a reception hosted by the Prince of Wales

[milla Ca]

Organic farmers see Prince Charles as role model

Tetbury. - Warning. You are now entering a GMO-free zone.

Organic farmers see Prince Charles as role model | UK | Reuters

[Skydragon]

Prince Charles is an ale natural

Anyone who has paid twice the price for cardboard-tasting organic vegetables that may have been stuck on a truck for a week, then cold-warehoused for a month, knows that organic isn't always the best deal.

Star-Telegram.com | 06/06/2007 | Prince Charles is an ale natural

[CasiraghiTrio]

Latest from Clarence House: TRH visit the Brilliant restaurant in Southall (west London)

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today visited an Indian restaurant which is backing a new campaign encouraging customers to ask where their food was produced.
Their Royal Highnesses sampled cheeses and vegetables at the Brilliant restaurant in Southall, west London, and chatted to restaurateurs and food suppliers.
The restaurant is part of the Just Ask campaign, which was launched earlier this year and aims to raise public awareness about the origin of food and reconnect consumers with British farming.

[Skydragon]

FARMERS across West Lancashire have received a boost from Prince Charles.
They have welcomed his calls for people to buy locally-grown produce.

icseftonandwestlancs - Prince Charles wins praise from organic farmers

[milla Ca]

Charles sign is a real shocker

A sign for an organic produce shop owned by Prince Charles has been blasted by locals.

Charles sign is a real shocker | Highgrove store | Prince Charles | The Sun |HomePage|News|Royals

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by milla Ca

Charles sign is a real shocker

A sign for an organic produce shop owned by Prince Charles has been blasted by locals.

Charles sign is a real shocker | Highgrove store | Prince Charles | The Sun |HomePage|News|Royals

I Thought this was only one of the signs up for consideration, but the Sun probably knows better!

[CasiraghiTrio]

^ Tetbury does seem like the kind of place that is touchy about things. I'm sure they will sort out the mess, though. In the end, Tetbury's council people must remember how much The Prince has done for the area since he bought Highgrove near three decades ago. I am sure they were already a fine area without him, but it can't be denied that he has brought so much more prestige and cachet, and the reputation of Highgrove has put the area on the world stage as far as organic gardening and produce are concerned. Say Highgrove to someone who really knows about organic agriculture and gardening, and it's a safe bet they know exactly what you are talking about.

[milla Ca]

You´re most welcome, Skydragon!
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The Prince of Wales: ´As a child, I loved growing vegetables at the Palace´
January 27

We used to laugh at his eco-eccentric ways. But now it all makes sense. Here the Prince of Wales explains why

The Prince of Wales on life as an organic farmer | Food monthly | The Observer

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Prince urges organic menu for hospitals
Prince urges organic menu for hospitals | Society | The Observer

[Harry's polo shirt]

I thought Prince Charles wants food to be organic, I guess he considers animals organic.

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by Harry's polo shirt

I thought Prince Charles wants food to be organic, I guess he considers animals organic.

In Sting's autobiography, I think it was that I read, that he had been a vegetarian but when he acquired his estate in Wiltshire? including a home farm, he started eating their own meat "because it is organic and good". I really wondered about that. As if for organic meat no animals had been slaughtered.

But I do prefer buying organic meat as well, it's not that much more expensive but you get a much better quality.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Harry's polo shirt

I thought Prince Charles wants food to be organic, I guess he considers animals organic.

I think you are a little puzzled about the difference between organic and vegetarian, as are many people. Then of course there is the difference between the various 'stages' of vegetarianism.

Organic meat is considered to taste much better than non-organic meat - with the quality of feed and treatment of the animals being key factors.
Indeed, there are a number of dimensions to the production of organic meat. Firstly it is necessary to feed animals with 95% organic feed annually

Organic meat

Organic meat has to be produced under a strict code of practice to ensure that the animals are treated in a humane way throughout their lives. We rear our herd in a traditional manner which produces healthy and contented animals which in turn produces fine organic meat. As they live in natural, stress-free conditions they produce the highest quality beef and lamb you can buy. Our Aberdeen Angus herd graze on lush pastures on our organic farm in Perthshire, Scotland. The organic beef and lamb is processed locally by a traditional butcher, to ensure the cuts of meat are of top quality and the animals are not stressed by travelling great distances.
Organic meat from Scotland

[milla Ca]

Prince Charles warns GM crops risk causing the biggest-ever environmental disaster
August 12

The mass development of genetically modified crops risks causing the world's worst environmental disaster, The Prince of Wales has warned.

Prince Charles warns GM crops risk causing the biggest-ever environmental disaster - Telegraph

[milla Ca]

The Prince of Wales: 'If that is the future, count me out'
August 13

In his most outspoken interview yet, The Prince of Wales attacks the 'disasters' of industrial farming while speaking to Jeff Randall.


(...) Were the Prince not heir to the throne, he would make an effective director of Greenpeace. From the delights of Scottish beef, he moves on seamlessly to the broader challenges of tourism, the landscape, buildings and waste management.

The Prince of Wales: 'If that is the future, count me out' - Telegraph

[milla Ca]

Prince Charles in battle with ministers over ´cynical´ attempts to push GM food as the solution to world hunger
August 13

Prince Charles has been thrust into a fierce battle with the Government after warning that GM farming will deliver an 'environmental disaster'.

Prince Charles in battle with ministers over 'cynical' attempts to push GM food as the solution to world hunger | Mail Online#

[Skydragon]

I think I, like many, totally agree with Charles. It is the ministers who are out of touch and don't understand the ramifications.

[milla Ca]

I´m sure Charles would also be criticized when he wouldn´t talk about important questions of human life.
What a boring Prince he would be.... ...maybe so interesting like is brothers are...
I know that people think he shouldn´t tell us his opinions because he will be the next King.
But at the moment he´s ( only) the Prince of Wales and I adore him because he wants to fight for a better world and i totally agree with his refusel of GM food.