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| Marshall, Athole; McCalman, Heather. |
| The EU regulation requiring organic farmers to use 100% organic herbage seed is looming closer. Currently they are ‘enjoying’ a derogation from this because suitable seed is not available. For 2004 seeds mixtures had to contain at least 50% organic seed. This breathing space before full 100% organic seed is required is giving the organic industry time to improve the availability of suitable species and varieties. Historically there was a viable herbage seed production industry in the lowland and southern areas of Wales. This area turned to livestock production during its more profitable periods, with specialist arable and herbage seed production switching largely to south east England. The agronomic potential remains in Wales but now needs to be developed... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Pasture and forage crops Education; Extension and communication Crop husbandry. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/11082/1/organic%20forage%20seed%202005.pdf |
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