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| Cullen, Richard; Lampkin, Nic; Moakes, Simon. |
| The supply situation for Welsh organic meat Organic production in Wales has been developing steadily in the last five years, with particular emphasis on organic cattle and sheep production. This was despite over-supply conditions in some sectors, notably dairy, following the very rapid growth in 1999/2000. Between the end of 2002 and end of 2005, the number of holdings increased by 12% to 688, and the certified land area increased by 29% to 71,000 hectares, of which more than 90% is grassland. Growth in Wales has exceeded other parts of the UK, reaching 5% of agricultural land by end 2005. More rapid growth is projected for 2006 and possibly 2007. Organic cattle and sheep numbers have also increased steadily between 2003 and 2005, with total cattle... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Markets and trade; Sheep and goats; Beef cattle. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/11070/1/welsh_organic_meat_market_review_final.pdf |
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