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Term

organic agriculture

Term

A method of production, which puts the highest emphasis on environmental protection and, with regard to livestock production, animal welfare considerations. It avoids or largely reduces the use of synthetic chemical inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides, additives and medical products.

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Definition source publication

DG Agriculture. Organic farming in the EU - Fact and figures.

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Definition source URL

http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/qual/organic/index_en.htm

Organisation

Organisation full name

DG Agriculture

Subjects

Agriculture and Rural Areas

Long definition

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