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| Sundrum, Albert; Vaarst, M; Arsenos, G; Kuzniar, A; Henriksen, B; Walkenhorst, M; Padel, S. |
| Within the SAFO network, the workpackage on standard development has focussed on the topic, on how and to what degree the EU-Regulations con-tribute to the objective of a high status of anima health and food safety in organic livestock production. Results and conclusions from the discussions at 5 SAFO workshops are presented. |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Regulation; Animal husbandry. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/7348/1/7348_SAFO_standard_development.pdf |
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| Padel, S. |
| The market for organic foods in the UK is considered to be one of the leading ones in Europe, and world-wide is estimated to have a value of £1 billion (SA, 2003). The main reason why consumers buy organic food is considered to be health benefits, followed by taste. Of growing importance also are concerns for the environment and animal welfare, but these more altruistic concerns remain less important then personal ones. The rapid increase of demand for organic food over the last few years is seen to be the result of various food-scares (Farodoye, 1999; MINTEL, 1999; SA, 1999; Datamonitor, 2002). The development of the market appears, therefore, driven primarily by consumers, but retailers, especially the multiples, have had a key role in furthering growth,... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Systems research and participatory research; Markets and trade; Consumer issues. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/11000/1/consumer_attitudes_in_north%2Dwest_england_to_organic_and_regional_food.pdf |
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| Nicholas, P; Padel, S; Lampkin, N; Fowler, S; Topp, K; Weller, R. |
| In this study, a large number of organic dairy production strategies were compared in terms of physical and financial performance through the integrated use of computer simulation models and organic case study farm data. Production and financial data from three organic case study farms were used as a basis for the modelling process to ensure that the modelled systems were based on real sets of resources that might be available to a farmer. The case study farms were selected to represent a range of farming systems in terms of farm size, concentrate use and location. This paper describes the process used to model the farm systems: the integration of the three models used and the use of indicators to assess the modelled farm systems in terms of physical... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Dairy cattle; Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10999/1/modelling_organic_dairy_production_systems.pdf |
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| Lampkin, N; Fowler, S M; Jackson, A; Jeffreys, I; Lobley, M; Measures, M; Padel, S; Reed, M; Roderick, S; Woodward, L. |
| Real improvement in agricultural sustainability requires that its assessment should involve more than monitoring changes for research and policy evaluation purposes. Producers need practical information and guidance on how to change their systems to affect non-fi nancial and fi nancial outcomes. Recent organic farming benchmarking projects have shown how practical tools can be developed with the participation of stakeholders: these include farm income and fi nancial benchmarking projects at University of Wales, Aberystwyth; animal welfare assessments at Duchy College; socio-economic foot-printing at the University of Exeter; and fi rst attempts to combine the different elements including environmental aspects by Mark Measures Associates and Elm Farm... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Knowledge management; Social aspects; Health and welfare; Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10155/1/Sustainability_assessment_for_organic_farming_%2D_integrating_financial%2C_environmental%2C_social_and_animal_welfare_benchmarking.pdf |
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| Nicholas, P; Sundrum, A; Padel, S. |
| Restriction in the use of inputs and therefore limited availability of certain nutrient resources is a key characteristic of organic farming. Making best use of resources available on the farm implies that diet formulation needs to consider the availability of home–grown feed materials and the nutrient requirements of the livestock, as well as taking into account factors outside the farm gate, such as market conditions and consumer expectations. It is therefore an on-going challenge for organic farmers to balance the different demands and the resources available. In the move towards 100% organic diets organic pig and poultry producers are currently faced with a number of key issues in relation to the supply of energy and particularly protein that are... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Regulation; Poultry; Pigs; Feeding and growth. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/13342/1/D_4_3_Feed_Guidance_Notes_October_2007.pdf |
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