Organic Farming: Policy and Prospects

Summary in the original language of the document

Food retailers in Europe, including supermarkets, have responded to rapidly rising demand for organic produce. The organic sector has moved from a marginal production fad to a serious subject of policy concern for politicians and public servants involved in European agricultural policy. Drawing on a huge body of scientific research, this book
- reviews the organic farming sector today and the policies developed towards it
- assesses its contributions to the environment, food quality, farmers' incomes, and rural development
- explains the key factors impinging on the organic farming sector in future
- makes a detailed range of recommendations for future organic farming policy
Contents
1 Organic farming: A grassroots movement taken over by policy?
2 Organic farming in Europe at the dawn of the new millennium
3 Organic farming's contribution to policy objectives
4 A Changing Policy Environment
5 Recommendations for future organic farming policy
from: Dabbert, S. und Häring, A. M. und Zanoli, R. (2003): Organic Farming: Policy and Prospects. Zed Books