Descrizione fisica: vi, 252 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Note generali: Environment and natural resources series ; no. 4
At head of title: Environment and Natural Resources Service, Sustainable Development Department.
"TC/M/Y4137E/1/9.02/3000"--P. [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
General concepts and issues in organic agriculture -- Organic agriculture and the environment -- Certified organic agriculture : situation and outlook -- Non-certified organic agriculture in developing countries -- Lessons from certified and non-certified organic projects in developing countries -- Organic agriculture : current status and future prospects -- Farmers innovations, community development and the ecological management in organic agriculture : case studies.
Organic agriculture is defined as an environmentally and socially sensitive food supply system. This publication examines its many facets, looking at the contribution of organic agriculture to ecological health, international markets and local food security. It builds on empirical experiences throughout the world and analyzes the prospects for a wider adoption of organic agriculture. Numerous scenarios depicted in this publication represent the millions of people from all social and economic backgrounds who have adopted this new agrarian ethic on the integrity of food. An introduction to the general concepts of organic agriculture includes an overview of its agronomic, economic, social and institutional performance. Further, the publication presents scientific evidence of the impact of organic agriculture on environmental goods and services and offers an evaluation of its possible contribution to the implementation of international environmental agreements. It also reviews the cu
rrent status, trends and prospective development of certified organic agriculture production and trade.--Publisher's description.
Available both in print and online.
ISBN: 9251048193
Serie: Environment and natural resources series ; no. 4
Altri nomi: Hattam, Caroline
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Sustainable Development Dept
Soggetti: Agricultural ecology
Agriculture biologique
Aliments - Approvisionnement
Aliments naturels
Biologische landbouw
Écologie agricole
Food supply
Natural foods
Organic farming
Classificazione: 631.584