Where can I get information on organic agriculture methods and management systems?
 

FAQ

  1. What is organic agriculture?
  2. Where can I get information about consumption and prices of organic commodities?
  3. Is there any kind of economic help for conversion into organic agriculture?
  4. Where can I get information on organic agriculture methods and management systems?
  5. Can organic farmers produce enough food for everybody?
  6. What are the environmental benefits of organic agriculture?
  7. Why is organic food more expensive than conventional food?
  8. Does the consumption of organic food increase exposure to biological contaminants?
  9. What is behind an organic label?
  10. What are certified organic products?


Where can I get information on organic agriculture methods and management systems?

The management system of an organic farm is the key to success. However, there are many information gaps and knowledge on technical details is often scarce, especially in developing countries. Technical information needs to be very location- and product-specific. Advancements to date have largely been due to private investment, including consumers' willingness to pay for organic products and farmers' creativity and desire to undertake on-farm experimentation. Research institutes are starting to pay attention to organic agricultural practices and approaches and improved understanding of natural resources process and interactions within organic systems are under investigation.