8065: Diversity of organic livestock systems in Europe
(2006) Diversity of organic livestock systems in Europe. Paper presented at Joint Organic Congress, Odense, Denmark, May 30-31, 2006..
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Summary
There is significant diversity in livestock production across Europe, as a consequence of a range of climatic, historic and economic factors. Yet there are common standards and goals. Enlargement of the European Union has added emphasis to the importance of this diversity. Statistics representing the recent development of organic farming illustrates the considerable variation across the continent in relation to land use and the main animal species farmed. This paper examines some of the climatic and historical impacts of a diverse Europe and recom-mends a degree of flexibility in the adoption of or-ganic standards.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Subject Areas: | Food systems > Policy environments and social economy Food systems > Markets and trade Animal husbandry > Production systems |
| Research affiliation: | International Conferences > Joint Organic Congress 2006 > Theme 7: Development of livestock production systems UK > Duchy College UK > Univ. Aberystwyth > Institute of Rural Sciences (IRS) UK > Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 8065 |
| Contact: | Padel, Dr Susanne |
| Deposited On: | 09 May 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Submit a paper or a poster to a conference |
| Published?: | Published |
| Type of presentation: | Paper |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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