Aktionspläne für biologische Landwirtschaft – Planung, Durchführung und Evaluation

Summary

Within the EU funded project ORGAP a toolbox was developed for the evaluation of
the European as well as national action plans fror Organics food and farming. Recommendations
and a resource manual for policy makers and stakeholders were
published, based on the analysis of national Organic Action Plans as well as stakeholder
and expert consultation. The analysis showed that several EU member states
have emphasised the need to balance supply-push policies with more market-focused
demand-pull policies. An integrated approach is required through the formulation of
multi-functional Organic Action Plans (OAPs), which also adress the dual roles of
organic farming to provide public goods and satisfy consumer demand. Eight analysed
Organic Action Plans vary with regard to the elaboration process, targets, objectives
and the emphasis of measures on certain areas. This variation is due to quite different
political and socio-economic national framework conditions. Definition of the priorities
for development of organic agriculture must be agreed by all relevant stakeholders.
The priorities, and hence the programmes, will depend on correct analysis of the
issues (and conflicts) that need to be addressed and clear objectives with measurable
outcomes. “Golden Rules” for Organic Action Plans are summarised. More information
on website www.orgap.org .