The aim of the project is to enhance the implementation of the Action Plan for the Development of Organic Farming in Slovenia until 2015 (APOF), which was adopted by the Slovenian government in November 2005.

APOF was adopted with the argumentation that organic farming benefits biodiversity, environment, supply with quality foods and sustainable rural development. APOF is therefore an important tool for providing these public benefits.

ISD participated intensively in the preparation of APOF and facilitated involvement of civil society (environmental, organic farming, consumers' NGOs) in its elaboration. All of these are also strongly interested in its successful implementation. After 2,5 years, our conclusion is that the APOF is laying behind in many of its areas. This puts under a serious threat the achievement of its goals, such as 15% share of organic farms and 20% share of organic area until 2015.