2. 1. Introduction
• Although about organic farming
industry is still a shortage , its
importance in agriculture increases
the number of - we meant to countries
with different level of development
UN . In developed countries some , for
example, organic agriculture is
important segment of our agri-food
(10% in Austria , 7.8% in Switzerland )
system , and in many other countries,
organic agriculture is an increase of
over 20% annually ( for example in the
US , France , Japan, Singapore ) . Some
developing countries falling squares
Small local organic products
( Egypt ) , others began to explore
export opportunities that organic
agriculture ( Mexican exports coffee ,
cotton in Uganda ) . Despite expect
only about our small percentage of
farmers will become green products
manufacturers , consumer growing
demand for ecologically pure food and
fibers creates new market
opportunities for farmers and
businessmen worldwide pure . Also it
presents new FAO attempts .
3. 2. Definition of organic agriculture
• Organic symbol indicates
consumer that a product was
produced using some methods
of producing certain . In other
words, organic is more a
process than product index .
Thus, March 1 being grown
using organic production
methods accepted may be
similar to an apple that was
grown using the classical
method of growth. A number
of countries and a multitude of
private certification
organizations have given
definition of organic farming.
In the past, differences in
these definitions were high ,
but the seller's international
consistency requirements led
to an obvious uniformity .
International Federation of
Organic Agriculture Promotion
( IFOAM ) , a non-governmental
organization promoting
organic farming has made a
large number of tutorials,
which are widely used in
organic production and
processing .
4. 3.Farm productivity
• Farmers harvest losses are likely to perceive the transition to
organic production . There is a period between removal of synthetic
chemicals and normalization sufficient biological activity ( eg
increasing the number insects, nitrogen fixation by legumes) in
which the problem is typical fertility . The degree of crop losses
varies and depends on such factors as : biological attributes of the
farm, farmers experience and utilization of synthetic chemicals,
until the transition to organic production . In areas where soil
fertility is low and biological processes have been seriously
disrupted , it may take years to restore the ecosystem to the point
where organic production is possible . In these cases, other
methods can be implemented judicious use of synthetic . Another
strategy crossing transition period is the partial transformation of
farms to organic production , so the entire operation is not at
risk .
5. 4. Political Analysis
• Economic and environmental
benefits of organic agriculture
which has attracted the attention of
a large number of countries ; and
yet very few of them have enacted
policies to assist the organic
sector . Most assistance has
developed in the private sector,
especially by NGOs . This private
sector infrastructure is not only
recognized by countries , but also
encouraged . Farmers and
consumers in almost all countries
rely on a system of self-organization
of production units and
independent certifiers which have,
over the years, provided an effective
economic mechanism of
certification . The importance of
independent certifiers can be shown
by the fact that IFOAM coordinates
650 individual and institutional
members in over 100 countries , 75
% of which developing countries .
6. 5. Conclusion
• FAO bear responsibility for providing organic agriculture a legitimate place
within sustainable agriculture programs and assist member countries in
their efforts to meet the demands of consumers. Organic agriculture can
contribute to the goals of sustainability . First, farmers ecologically pure
products , discover and implement new production technologies that can be
used in other agricultural systems . Secondly , organic agriculture can
provide new market opportunities for producers who want to alter their
practices to meet certain consumer demands . Finally , organic farming
highlights international environmental preservation issues . Thus arises the
need of an international program , multi-sectoral and intra in organic
agriculture . This program would focus attention and information
assurance , institutional and political support , facilitate research , technical
assistance in developing countries , providing standards and certification
organizations etc.
7. 5. Conclusion
• FAO bear responsibility for providing organic agriculture a legitimate place
within sustainable agriculture programs and assist member countries in
their efforts to meet the demands of consumers. Organic agriculture can
contribute to the goals of sustainability . First, farmers ecologically pure
products , discover and implement new production technologies that can be
used in other agricultural systems . Secondly , organic agriculture can
provide new market opportunities for producers who want to alter their
practices to meet certain consumer demands . Finally , organic farming
highlights international environmental preservation issues . Thus arises the
need of an international program , multi-sectoral and intra in organic
agriculture . This program would focus attention and information
assurance , institutional and political support , facilitate research , technical
assistance in developing countries , providing standards and certification
organizations etc.