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| Fowler, Susan; Frost, David; de Carle, Caroline. |
| 1. Organic farming is based on principles of co-existence with natural systems, the minimisation of pollution and damage to the environment, and the promotion of the health of soil, plant and animal to produce healthy food with high standards of animal welfare and respect for the wider social and ecological impacts of the agricultural system. 2. Organic Farming has become an important aspect of EU agri-environment policy. Since the implementation of EC Reg. 2078/92 the EU promotes organic farming explicitly on its positive effects on the environment. 3. The environmental and biodiversity benefits of organic systems in the lowlands for mixed farming is generally accepted (Shepherd, 2003) but similar benefits for upland systems have not been identified.... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Biodiversity and ecosystem services. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10828/1/envimpactsuplands.pdf |
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