Vegetables - Certified Organic

There is contamination all around us- the air, the water, the soil. Everywhere we look there are chemical treatments that are being used, some to kill harmful pests, while others just to make things look a little better. On the one hand, we focus all our energies on eating right and healthy. On the other, we are unable to fathom the kind of chemicals that are making their way into our systems through vegetables treated with pesticides. The question here is how far we are willing to go with no care for our health or well-being?

The evolutionary process has led to the development of plants in such a way that their roots are designed to absorb the nutrition from the soil that they grow in. Now, if the soil has been treated with various pesticides and chemicals, these roots are unable to take in the nutrients which they require, thus, they are unable to keep up the resistance that they need to protect themselves from various diseases.

Pesticides are chemicals that prevent, harm or even kill pests. These pests may include insects, birds, weeds, mammals etc. While there are some benefits that come from the use of pesticides, a majority of these turn out to be extremely harmful for the birds and the bees and are potentially harmful for human consumption. Another major reason for the extensive use of pesticides in farming is to increase the harvest quantity substantially. With the birds and the bees gone, the crops remain unharmed albeit unfit for human consumption.

How are pesticides silently killing us?

Between the years 2006-07, the total amount of pesticides used globally amounted to approximately 5.2 billion pounds. Within the same time frame, the United States of America used over 1.1 billion pounds of pesticides on their crops. According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that an average of almost three million workers that operate in the lesser developed nations, are severely poisoned due to the use of harmful pesticides. Out of these millions, almost 18,000 end up losing their lives.

While there are many, many different ways in which pesticides are harmful for the health of the consumer as well as the farmer that uses them, there are also many environmental concerns that must be addressed. More than 98% of insecticides that are sprayed do not even make it to the target species. The major part of the chemicals is left to pollute the air, soil and water. Pesticide drifts are extremely common and the wind carried off the suspended pesticide particles to other places. Pesticides are amongst one of the major causes of water pollution and soil contamination.

The most disastrous affect of pesticides is the killing of natural pollinators. Natural pollinators is a term used to describe the birds, bees and the insects that act as media for pollination to occur, thus keeping the flora from dying out. The pesticides that are used in farms today end up killing off all the major natural pollinators that are available for the same.

Additionally, it is often noticed that certain kinds of pests are able to develop a resistance for a popular kind of pesticide. In an effort to counter this problem, farmers often resort to the use of copious amounts of pesticides, this only worsens the effect of the pesticide as both a poison for the various creatures that live around it, as well as increases the contamination that is caused by the use of this pesticide.

Why are more and more people opting for the organic way of life?

With the spread of awareness amongst people, with regard to the harmful effects of pesticides, many people have started to turn towards the organic way of life. More and more people are opting to consume organically produced vegetables over the mass produced and widely sold regularly (pesticide) farmed produce.

What are organic vegetables?

Organic food refers to food that is produced through organic farming. Organic farming includes the use of farming techniques that are not harmful to birds and animals around it. It involves the use of crop rotation to maintain the level of nutrients in the soil. Organic farmers use compost and manure to maintain the high levels of nutrients that the soil must contain in order to be able to grow healthier vegetables without the use of chemicals and pesticides.

The benefits of organic food

1. Organic foods contain fewer or no harmful pesticides
2. Organic food is richer in natural nutrients
3. Organic farming is more eco-friendly
4. Organically farmed farm animals are not dosed with steroids or fed animal by-products and hence are less prone to diseases
5. Organically produced food if free of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

The effect of GMOs on the health of human beings is a matter of much controversy. While there has been minor animal testing done on the subject, its health risks to human beings is not yet fully known. The use of GMOs has been linked with an increase in food allergens and gastro-intestinal problems in human beings. Some people are of the opinion that by altering the genetic make-up of a plant or animal increases the chances of them becoming cancerous. GMOs are widely found in crops in the U.S. like squash, alfalfa, soybeans, papaya, canola and zucchini, and are also present in many breakfast cereals and a majority of the processed food that we consume.

Organic meats

While the most talked about thing in the organic produce sphere is vegetables, it is also important to understand the concept of organically produced meat and poultry and what makes it organic. The concept of organic meat and poultry is relatively new. The need for the production of organic meat grew in the recent past due to the high level of contamination that was found in regularly produced meat and poultry products.

Since the use of pesticides in vegetables grew over time, it was bound to have an impact on those who consumed it. This not only led to severe health problems for human beings but also cause major health risks to the farm animals that consumed it. Meat and poultry farms were affected equally as these animals are dependent on vegetable and plant produce for survival.

Once the pesticides entered the systems of these animals through the food that they consumed, it affected the immune systems of the same. These animals and birds became more susceptible to viruses and infections that remained in their systems after that. Once this meat is consumed by human beings, these infections and viruses are transmitted to the consumer.

Many people have therefore, started to turn to organically produced meat and poultry. The production of organic meat and poultry follows strict guidelines from the US Department of Agriculture. The farms and ranches where animals are reared for consumption are maintained in a certain manner, following strict guidelines and health standards that have been laid down by the department of health. The farms and ranches are inspected annually by a third-party that certifies it and ensures that the minimum standards for organic produce are maintained.

Some of the most important standards that are required to be maintained by organic meat and poultry farms are mentioned below –

• The animals and birds must be raised on organically certified land
• The animals must not be injected with growth hormones or anti-biotics
• They must be fed only organic feed
• The animals must have ample outdoor access.

In terms of growing your own organic vegetables Brisbane is as convenient as anywhere else in the world. There are many large scale organic farms that have come up in the recent times. Buying organic vegetables is now as easy as breathing! At RBS Organics it is our mission to make the purchase of organic produce simple and easy for you.

At RB's Organics you can avail of the best organic vegetables Brisbane can offer. We not only provide vegetables, but also organically produced meat and poultry products. Our aim is to provide the freshest and most organically produced vegetables at the most competitive prices. The idea is to make your shopping experience wholesome and convenient.

Other products

At RB's Organics we source our products from local producers as far as possible. For exotic vegetables that have to be imported from elsewhere, we mention clearly the place of import. We provide full disclosure regarding the products that you and your family are going to consume and isn’t that the way you would like it to be?

We also bring to you the freshest and most organically made honey, vinegars and oils. All these are packaged in recyclable glass bottles for your convenience, as well as for the safety of the environment.

The Green experience

At RB's Organics our entire organization strives to be as green as one possibly can! Here are some things that make us greener than the average green-

1. We use as little plastic in our system as we possibly can. Our system guarantees the best organic vegetable delivery Brisbane has to offer.
2. Recycling of Styrofoam boxes is a big part of our endeavor. These boxes that are used for the transportation of frozen products are recycled as far as possible.
3. All the paper used in our organization is recycled and we also use specialized recycling agencies to recycle all our used paper.
4. All our vegetable waste is composted or fed to worms. Composting is a great way to reduce organic waste and put it to some good use.

We therefore, make it our business to make sure that we use only the most bio-degradable and environmentally friendly products whilst making your shopping experience interesting and simple. We offer the most convenient organic vegetable delivery Brisbane has, through the use of courier services, seeing as it produces the smallest carbon footprint. This helps in saving energy that would otherwise be used during solo shopping trips.

Why put your trust in us?

As more and more suppliers of “so-called” organic produce surface, how do you decide who to put your trust into? How do you know that you aren’t being ripped off? Where can you trust to find the most genuine organic veg Brisbane can offer?

At RB's Organics we have a most transparent system that gives you access to all the certifications that your chosen product has been given. We believe that it is of extreme importance to be able to trust a clean and toxin free supply chain. It is our mission to bring to you 100% certified produce which is organic and Bio-dynamic. The certification is an indication that all our products are free from any harmful chemicals, fertilizers, anti-biotics, growth enhancing drugs etc.

The system within which we operate guarantees the best organic veg Brisbane can provide. Every product that is procured by us comes with the name of the producer and certification number and the name of the certifying body. When you purchase the products from us, you can be sure that the products can be traced right back to the producer. While there can be no guarantees regarding the quality of the products as they are subject to changing weather conditions, we can guarantee that the products will be 100% organic.

Our delivery lines are spread all through the greater Brisbane area. In order to ensure the freshness of the products we provide “same day delivery”. We can also work with you on delivering outside this area if needed. The best idea however, is to drop by and pick up the supplies that you need so you can keep track of our products.

RB's Organics is the best place to get certified organic vegetables, fruits and meat products that are kept and transported in an eco friendly environment and brought to you through our efficient delivery service all across greater Brisbane. Have your organics delivered right to your doorstep!