Aims of organic farming

Organic farming is an agricultural method that aims to produce food using natural substances and processes. This means that organic farming tends to have a limited environmental impact as it encourages:

• the responsible use of energy and natural resources

• the maintenance of biodiversity

• preservation of regional ecological balances

• enhancement of soil fertility

• maintenance of water quality

Additionally, organic farming rules encourage a high standard of animal welfare and require farmers to meet the specific behavioural needs of animals.

European Union (EU) regulations on organic farming are designed to provide a clear structure for the production of organic goods across the whole of the EU. This is to satisfy consumer demand for trustworthy organic products whilst providing a fair marketplace for producers, distributors and marketers.

https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/farming/organic-farming/organics-glance_en

Year of Establishment 1991

可持续网站对该标准进行了环境、社会、管理、质量和伦理五个维度的分析，该标准在环境维度占比74%，管理维度占比8%，质量占比15%，伦理维度占比2%。具体数据及分析请点击以下链接进行查看：Click to see the standards analysis on ITC Sustainability website.

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