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10209: Five-year financial analysis of two commercial farms converting to organic: 2000-2005

Robertson, J F; Daniel, C and Edwards, I E (2006) Five-year financial analysis of two commercial farms converting to organic: 2000-2005. Poster presented at What can organic farming deliver? COR 2006, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 18-20 September 2006; Published in Atkinson, C; Ball, B; Davies, D H K; Rees, R; Russell, G; Stockdale, E A; Watson, C A; Walker, R and Younie, D, Eds. Aspects of Applied Biology 79, What will organic farming deliver? COR 2006, page pp. 145-149.

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Summary

The financial performance including input and output costs were analysed for two commercial Scottish farms converting to organic production. A comparative analysis for a five year period is provided using data from the Scottish Farm Accounts scheme, and demonstrates that both conversions had positive financial outcomes. Both farms applied strategic changes to their businesses.

Document Language:English
Keywords:Organic conversion, finance, dairy, general cropping
Subject Areas: Farming Systems > Farm economics
Research affiliation: UK > Other organizations
UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2006
Total budget (Euro):0
Orgprints ID Number:10209
Contact:MILLMAN, Mrs Carol A
Deposited On:20 December 2006
EPrint Type:Conference poster
Published?:Published
Peer Review Status:Not peer-reviewed

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