Organic farming development and agricultural institutions in Europe: a study of six countries.
Johannes Michelsen, Kennet Lynggaard, Susanne Padel and Carolyn Foster

Organic Farming in Europe: Economics and Policy
Stuttgart-Hohenheim 2001

Paperback, 180 p., 8 Tables, 16 Figures, Dimensions (in cm) 17x24
ISBN 3-933403-08-1
ISSN 1437-6512

24 Euro

Co-operation between general agricultural institutions and the organisations of the organic farming sector are key factors for the development of organic farming. The authors analyse the relationships of organic farming organisations with other farmers' organisations, agencies of agricultural policy and food market firms in six European countries. On this basis it identifies a path for successful development of organic farming which is adaptable to the special conditions of all European countries.

This book presents the most systematic and in-depth comparison of the dynamics of organic farming development to date, providing concrete suggestions for a line of action for everyone with an interest in developing organic farming.

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