8259 1 archive 4832 disk0/00/00/82/59 2006-05-02 2009-08-20 14:32:06 2009-08-20 14:32:06 conference_item show 0 en uk-hdra uk uk-cor-2002 26-28 March 2002 UK Organic Research 2002 Conference Aberystwyth never 0 TRUE paper Hesketh Mark Firth Chris Sumption Phil pub 2systems 9education 5vegetables 4plant Colloquium of Organic Researchers; case studies; vegetables; conversion; disseminatin; farm analysis This poster reviews the use of case studies in studying farms converting to organic production. Particular reference is made to the 'Conversion to organic field vegetable production' project, which is making use of case studies. Case studies facilitate an in depth analysis of a farm during the conversion to organic production and enable researchers and farmers to gain a greater understanding of the complex changes that take place. Case studies also provide a valuable tool for disseminating the results 2002 published Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth Powell Jane et al. Cormack W; Elliot J (2001). Testing the sustainability of stockless arable organic farming on a fertile soil. Report for 2000. ADAS Terrington. Haggar R; Padel S (1996). Conversion to organic milk production, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, Aberystwyth/University of Wales, Aberystwyth. HDRA (2001). Conversion to organic field vegetable production. Progress Report to MAFF for the First Four Years 1996-2000. HDRA, Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry. Keatinge R; Elliot J (1996). Organic sheep and beef production in the hills and uplands. Project report for third year of organic production. ADAS Redesdale. Lampkin N; Padel S (1994). The Economics of Organic Farming: An International Perspective. CAB International, Oxon. public 117-118 6148 1 8259 1 application/pdf en public

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