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| Nalubwama Muwanga, Sylvia; Vaarst, Mette; Anthony, Mugisha. |
| Development in organic farming has been stim- ulated by farmers and consumers becoming interested in healthy food products and sustainable environment. Organ- ic agriculture is a holistic production management system which is based on the principles of health, ecology, care, and fairness. Organic development in Uganda has focused more on the crop sector than livestock sector and has primarily involved the private sector, like organic products export companies and non-governmental organizations. Agriculture in Uganda and many African countries is predominantly traditional, less mechanized, and is usually associated with minimum use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and drugs. This low external input agriculture also referred to as “organic by default”... |
| Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Dairy cattle; Health and welfare; Pigs; Poultry. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/22890/7/22890.pdf |
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