%A David Frost %A Danny Ardeshir %A Owen Davies %T The environmental and socio-economic impacts of organic farming in Wales %X The scientific basis of organic agriculture?s role in benefiting health, the environment and agricultural communities has been the subject of considerable debate. In Wales, a three-year monitoring study found evidence of the compatibility of organic farming with environmental conservation. The study also found a positive attitude towards production issues among organic farmers, but increasing concerns about marketing and profitability. %D 2005 %K Organic Farming, Wales, environmental, socio-economic, monitoring %L orgprints4353