Organic agriculture and climate change volume 25 issue 2 nadia elhage scialabba, maria mullerlindenlauf skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Organic agriculture is a living and dynamic system that responds to internal and external demands and conditions. Naturland supports many small farmers cooperatives in questions of organic agriculture and certification. This assessment is specific to relevant general standards part b. The growth of naturland and its organisations since the associations establishment is a. Proceedings of the global conference on aquaculture 2010, phuket, thailand. Action cofinanced by the european commission, directorate general for agriculture and rural development.
This led to legislation and certification standards being enacted beginning in the 1990s. Organic aquaculture alternative farming systems information. Certified organic agriculture, as practised in accordance with the written standards of the naturland association, has be come an established concept. Organic aquaculture is a holistic method for farming marine species in line with organic principles. Organic fish production and the standards acta scientiarum polonorum, technologia alimentaria 92 2010 127 trarchus labrax, mussel mytilus sp. Platform for organic agriculture, otto schmid, fibl 16. Naturland, another association for organic agriculture, was established in 1982 in grafelfing, near munich, by farmers. Organic agriculture as an opportunity for sustainable agricultural development. This is a certificate of registration which does not specify the certification status of a specific lot or production and therefore in n r trancartinn. Observing the development of organic agriculture, the agriculture department established the competent authority of organic agriculture okpo, which is in charge of a number of activities. It has grown to become one of the most important organisations in the field of organic agriculture in germany and is offering naturland certification since many years also to international operators.
Concept of organic farming himachal pradesh agriculture. This involves considering soil life, soil nutrients and soil structure. Naturland naturland is one of the most important organisations in the field of organic agriculture in germany. Naturland standards for organic aquaculture 052019 page 6 of 36. Practitioners of organic agriculture can enhance efficiency. Certified organic agriculture, as practised in accordance with the written standards of naturland registered association for organic agriculture has become an establis hed concept. V naturland registered association for organic agriculture. Would consumers favour equivalency and harmonization of. Naturland german association for organic agriculture.
In 2007, the department of agriculture allocated a budget of four million us willer, h. Works for production of new species including masta cembelus sp. Within the eu, agriculture biologique of france, bio austria, bioland germany, naturland of germany and krav of sweden have developed standards for organic aquaculture. The german association naturland for organic farming was established in 1982. Sorganic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. Naturland controls its products according to fair progressive ecological processes and has steadily expanded its comprehensive guidelines for the production and processing of agricultural products, aquaculture, beekeeping, forestry, cosmetics and textiles.
Naturland standards on production organic standard. Similarly, dramatic expansion in commercial applications of. On the naturland website please go for naturland e. Along with 65,000 farmers, bee keepers, fish farmers and fishers in 58 countries throughout the world. Standards can only provide a framework, since organic agriculture cannot. This is a certificate of registration which does not specify the certification status of a specific lot or production and therefore may not. Naturland german association for organic agriculture more and more consumers are demanding organic goods, produced under the rules of private organisations like the german association naturland. As an organic association of growers the world over and as a partner of both. Page 2 of il this is a certificate of registration which does not specify the certification status of.
Stefan bergleiter naturland association for organic farming e. On the global level naturland is one of the major certifying organisations for organic produce. The naturland association for organic agriculture develops and propagates. Association for organic farming founded in 1982 one of the largest international organic associations diverse areas of activity. The naturland association for organic agriculture develops and propagates organic agriculture at local, national and global levels. Naturland association for organic agriculture directory of affiliates. Certified organic agriculture, as practised in accordance with the written standards of naturland registered association for organic agriculture, has become an established concept. Cultivation of ornamental plants, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, christmas trees. The development of standards and their practical implementation are the key work of any organic agricultural association. Most of the new organic farms are dairy and pig farms due to price challenges facing the conventional milk sector. Organic agriculture as an opportunity for sustainable. A comparison of the first draft of the standards for organic agriculture passed in 1982 after the association was founded with the currently valid. Managing aquaculture organically has become more popular since consumers are concerned about the harmful impacts. One aspect of this trend is that consumers, especially in germany, consider social aspects important when buying organic food.
Certified organic agriculture, as practised in accordance with the written standards of naturland registered association for organic agriculture has become an established concept. Organic farming hdra the organic organisation page 4 crop nutrition to produce a healthy crop an organic farmer needs to manage the soil well. Eu, usdanop proprietary of the logo naturland certification accredited by iso inspection body naturland trademark gmbh protection of trademark, licences tradeshows etc. Naturland association for organic agriculture was founded in 1982 in germany with the objective and mission of conserving the environment and maintaining the natural basis of life by means of organic farming in all fields of agriculture. Naturland staff regularly visits the naturland members all over the world and provides information on questions of organic agriculture standards, conversion and certification requirements and the processing of organic produce. It is optional for companies already using the organic label naturland. Naturland association agriculture products ekowarehouse. Naturland association for organic agriculture kleinhaderner weg 1, 82166 grafelfing, germany phone. Among the european countries, some private corporations such as naturland germany, krav sweden, debio norway and social association england have developed their own standards for organic fishery products table 1. Organic farmers and organic farming associations in austria. A comparison of the first draft of the sta ndards for organic. Outside the eu, bio suisse switzerland and debio of norway have also developed standards. Private standards of registered associations for organic agriculture, like those of naturland set their requirements beyond the minimum.
Also see the report, the state of organic aquaculture in the united states pdf, written by the webinar presenter. The core of all naturlands standards is their holistic approach, sustainable management, nature conservation and climate protection in actual practice, preserving and maintaining the soil, air and water, as well as consumer protection. Naturland thus set a new benchmark in the organic market and put the topic on the agenda, but there is still a long way to go. Naturland association for organic agriculture kleinhaderner weg 1 82166 grafelfing, germany tel 0049 089 89808217 fax. Certified organic agriculture, as practised in accordance with the written standards of. Concept of organic farming 18 sconventional farming puts its focus on achieving maximum yields of a specific crop. Overview of organic agriculture 3 definition of organic agriculture organics, or the oword as mark lipson 1997 has wryly called organic agriculture in recognition of the ambiguous nature of the word, is a problematic label that can be interpreted to mean a wide range of things. Naturland in 1990 though the spur of innovation of mr. Way to sustainable production 225 shrimp penaeus monodon tiger shrimp and the fresh water giant prawn, macrobrachium rosenbergii scampi, in the states of kerala, w est. A comparison of the first draft of the standards for organic agriculture passed in 1982 after the association was founded with the currently valid version.
The manual now includes all provisions of the current eu eco regulation ec no. National organic program organic aquaculture standards. The naturland organic aquaculture standards consist of general regulations for organic aquaculture and other forms of organic agriculture and contain supplemental sections for specific species groups. Organic agriculture organic eprints welcome to organic. Naturland processing standards complete version 052019 pdf. Naturland standards for organic aquaculture version 05. The naturland standards for organic aquaculture, assessed for tropical freshwater fishes, have a final numerical score of 6. About naturland nonprofit association for the promotion of organic agriculture worldwide headquartered in grafelfing, munich, germany founded in 1982 by a group of 10 people from different backgrounds farmers, scientists and critical consumers naturland farmers and processors have been groundbreaking global pioneers for. Km c454e g220150401145920 parry nutraceuticals limited. This is a certificate of registration which does not specify the certification status of a specific lot or production.
Organic agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and wellbeing of current and future generations and the environment. Certified organic agriculture, as practised in accordance with the written standards of natuland r registered association for organic agriculture has become an established concept. Currently more than 70,000 farmers, beekeepers, fish farmers and fishers in 57 countries manage some 480,000 hectares according to the naturland standards. Naturlands standards existed long before the first eu regulations on organic agriculture became law. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic aquaculture in the naturland standards and in the eu. Naturland standards for organic aquaculture version 052011. Naturland standards for sustainable capture fishery. The core of all naturland s standards is their holistic approach, sustainable management, nature conservation and climate protection in actual practice, preserving and maintaining the soil, air and water, as well as consumer protection. Naturland association for organic agriculture kleinhaderner weg i 82166 grafelfing, germany tel 0049 89898082 39 fax. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit. Naturland is one of the major international associations for organic agriculture and promotes organic farming worldwide.
Naturland standards for sustainable capture fishery naturland verband fur okologischen landbau e. The growth of naturland and its organisations since the associations establishment is a reflection. Artificial fertilisers provide only short term nutrient supply to crops. The national organic programorganic aquaculture standards action proposes to establish standards for organic production and certification of farmed aquatic animals and their products in the usda organic regulations. Organic farmers and organic farming associations in. The association naturland includes 43,000 farmers, ca. Moreover, teaching organic farming and gardening has evolved dramatically over the last several decades. Naturland registered association for organic agriculture. A quality system shall be documented in a quality manual and associated. In 1972, the international federation of organic agriculture movement ifoam, was founded in france pressing for government regulation of organic production. Association for organic agriculture nonprofit organization develop standards consumer information projects policies e.
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