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| This factsheet covers financial performance of lowland organic beef and sheep production. Survey data illustrates that while organic farms can achieve similar incomes to conventional, the finances for both organic and conventional groups are at best marginal, and the models illustrate the reliance of farms on support payments. Organic premium prices are required to maintain relative incomes, especially on lowland farms with dairy and arable holdings. The main factors that will influence performance are the increased role of cattle, with implications for housing and winter feed provision and the emphasis on closed flocks and herds and increase in feeds produced on farm to avoid purchasing expensive conserved forage. |
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Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Markets and trade Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10799/1/bsloweng.pdf |
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| This factsheet covers financial performance of upland organic beef and sheep production. Survey data illustrates that while organic farms can achieve similar incomes to conventional, the finances for both organic and conventional groups are at best marginal, and the models illustrate the importance of support payments. Organic premium prices are important to maintain relative incomes, but are less so here compared with dairy and arable holdings. The main factors that will influence performance are the increased role of cattle, with implications for housing and winter feed provision, as well as the emphasis on closed flocks and herds and increase on feeds produced on farm to avoid purchasing expensive conserved forage. In addition, upland farmers should... |
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Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Markets and trade Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10800/1/bsupleng.pdf |
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| The CAP Reform agreement reached in Luxembourg on 26th June 2003 has significant implications for all producers. This factsheet concentrates on aspects of the reform package of specific interest to organic producers in Wales – for further details of the full agreement and subsequent developments, see the following websites: www.wales.gov.uk and http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/index_en.htm. The agreement gave significant freedom to member states and regions as to how it is implemented, so the information contained in this factsheet can only be indicative of current thinking – the Welsh Assembly Government will be consulting on specific remaining implementation proposals in due course. In general, the proposals are welcome and should be helpful... |
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Palavras-chave: Regulation Education; Extension and communication Values; Standards and certification Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10801/1/capieng.pdf |
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| The CAP Reform agreement reached in Luxembourg on 26th June 2003 has significant implications for all producers. This factsheet focuses on those aspects of the reform package of specific interest to organic producers in Wales, and should be read in parallel to Factsheet 16 which gives definitions and provides more detail on other potential affects of the agreement on organic farms and farming in Wales. Although the major decision in Wales has been made – that the Single Farm Payment (SFP) will be on the ‘historic’ basis – many details of the implementation of the SFP are still being clarified in Brussels. Therefore, this document is for guidance ONLY, on OCW’s current understanding and interpretation of the Regulation, and will be subject to updates as... |
| Tipo: Other |
Palavras-chave: Regulation Education; Extension and communication Values; Standards and certification Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10802/1/capiieng.pdf |
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| During spring 2001/02 organic dairy farmers throughout the UK found themselves in a situation of oversupply, which led to a collapse in milk prices and 37 per cent of organic milk being sold onto the non-organic market. However, the total annual production of organic milk in the UK has stabilised and consumer demand for organic dairy products is growing so it is unlikely to be long before the ‘supply – demand imbalance’ is rectified, potentially leading to an increase in the price paid for organic milk. This factsheet discusses challenges facing the organic dairy sector, marketing opportunities for organic dairy producers, recommendations for producers and a list of sources for further information. |
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Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Markets and trade Dairy cattle Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10794/1/21DAIRYMKTeng.pdf |
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| This factsheet describes an Organic Centre Wales, supported by Farming Connect, project to benchmark organic dairy, beef and sheep enterprises. The results provide a good basis for understanding the financial contribution of individual enterprises to the farm business, as well as a better basis for price setting. In 2004/5, data from over 50 organic farms in Wales (almost 10% of the total) was collected and analysed using standard Farm Business Survey methods. Data are presented and findings for variable costs and sales and the future for the organic market explained. |
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Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Quality and evaluation of inputs Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10796/1/23BENCHeng.pdf |
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| This factsheet describes the Organic Farming Scheme, an agri-environment scheme that offers payments to farmers in Wales to help them convert to organic farming with the aim of benefiting the environment. It is a key part of the Organic Action Plan for Wales, one of the aims of which is to increase the area of agricultural land in Wales under organic management by 10 – 15% by 2010. The OFS is funded by the EU and the Welsh Assembly Government as part of the 1999-2006 Rural Development Plan (RDP) for Wales, and will be subject to revision for the new 2007-2013 RDP. Issues covered include, how payments are structured, who is eligible, how to apply and how to get advice on organic conversion. |
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Palavras-chave: Policy environments and social economy Education; Extension and communication Farm economics. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10797/1/24OFSeng.pdf |
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| This factsheet provides information on Machinery Rings; ‘not for profit’ co-operative societies of farmers and agricultural businesses who have the common aim of reducing machinery and labour costs. Supplier members benefit by spreading their machinery costs over a larger area; other members are able to reduce their capital investments in labour and machinery while at the same time having access to modern machinery when they need it. Machinery Rings provide the logistical and administrative structure to empower co-operation. They also act as an information hub and a signposting centre between members. |
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Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Quality and evaluation of inputs. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10785/1/8machew.pdf |
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| At present there is little information on current practices for ectoparasite control in Welsh organic sheep flocks. In order to rectify this lack of information a survey was carried out to investigate current practices for ectoparasite control on Welsh organic sheep farms. The results of this survey are reported in this technical note. The key findings were; • Percentage of farmers treating their flocks for ectoparasite infestations are similar for organic and non-organic sheep farmers • Although scab was listed as a major ectoparasite for both organic and nonorganic flocks only 3% of organic flocks were treated specifically for scab and only 11% of non-organic flocks • There is confusion as to what is the most appropriate treatment for specific... |
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Palavras-chave: Education; Extension and communication Sheep and goats Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10804/1/1ectoeng.pdf |
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| Potato blight Phytophora infestans is a major limiting factor on potato production and is a particular problem for organic growers in Wales. The use of blight resistant varieties is an important strategy in the management of late blight. Hungarian Sárpo varieties appear to have greater late-blight resistance than any currently available to Welsh growers. In 2004, ADAS Pwllpeiran undertook field trials of 19 Sárpo varieties provided by the Sárvári Research Trust, with the following objectives: |
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Palavras-chave: Crop health; Quality; Protection Education; Extension and communication Root crops. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10805/1/2sarpo04eng.pdf |
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| The majority of crops grown in the UK are host to single or multiple insect pests that feed on the growing plant at some stage of their life cycle. Insect pest is not strictly correct terminology because the pests come from a wide range of families or groups, from Coleoptera (beetles), Diptera (true flies), Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Molluscs (slugs and snails) and Nematodes. This technical sheet lists major and minor pests, provides a simple key for identifying soil pests, lists requirements for effective cultural control of pests and lists sources of further information. |
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Palavras-chave: Crop health; Quality; Protection Education; Extension and communication Production systems. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10806/1/3pests%2Deng.pdf |
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