TY  - CONF
ID  - orgprints6337
UR  - http://orgprints.org/6337/
A1  - Stolze, Matthias
A1  - Lampkin, Nic
TI  - European organic farming policies: 
an overview

Y1  - 2006///
N2  - Organic farming has expanded rapidly in Europe since the 1980s. A key factor is the widespread use of policy support in recognition of environmental and other benefits. Agri-environmental payments are the main form of support. In 2003, almost 54% of the certified organic land area in the EU27 & CH was supported at a cost of ?635 million. The increase in supply thus stimulated led to a broader mix of meas-ures, including research, training, advice, consumer promotion and market development. Many states have adopted an integrated action plan approach to optimise the policy mix.
AV  - public
ER  -