2225: Organic Farming: Policy and Prospects
(2003) Organic Farming: Policy and Prospects. Zed Books, London (UK).
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Summary
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
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | retailer, food, organic products, policy, Einzelhandel, Vermarktung, Lebensmittel |
| Subject Areas: | Food systems > Markets and trade Food systems > Policy environments and social economy |
| Research affiliation: | Germany > Univ. Hohenheim; Faculty of Agriculture > Production Theory and Resource Economics |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 2225 |
| Contact: | Bichler, Dipl.-Ing.sc.agr. Barbara |
| Deposited On: | 03 February 2004 |
| EPrint Type: | Book |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
| Related Links: | http://zedbooks.co.uk/ |
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