TY - UNPB ID - orgprints4390 UR - http://orgprints.org/4390/ A1 - Billmann, Bettina A1 - Schaser, Jutta A1 - Schlüter, Dietmar A1 - Schorn, Wolfgang TI - Production of Organic Ornamentals in Germany ? a Status Quo Analysis of the Industry Y1 - 2005/// N2 - In the German Federal Organic Farming Scheme (BÖL) project ?Organic production of ornamental plants and nursery trees ? structure of the industry, development, problems and required policy initiatives? a qualitative and quantitative survey of certified organic and conventional / integrated nurseries was carried out. The aim was to assess the current status of production and marketing of organic ornamentals in Germany and to provide an overview of the general framework of this industry. The results show that organic production of ornamentals, trees and shrubs is technically feasible but still difficult. For further development this sector needs improvement of the basic conditions such as market structure, advisory services, subsidies and research activities AV - restricted KW - German Federal Organic Farming Scheme (BÖL) KW - BÖL KW - BOEL KW - FKZ 02OE307 KW - organic flowers KW - organic trees KW - organic ornamentals KW - production methods KW - status quo analysis KW - Biohortikultur KW - Zierpflanzen ER -