Organic Agriculture
Sustainability, Markets and Policies
The economic performance of organic farms is mixed, with considerable variation in the yields achieved and the premiums received for products within and across OECD countries. This publication reveals that organic agriculture is disadvantaged by current agricultural support policies, and the proliferation of standards and labels has sometimes confused consumers and impeded trade. A key policy challenge is to ensure that both the positive and negative externalities of different agricultural production systems are taken into account.
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Marketing and Trading Issues for Organic Products
The organic market in OECD countries: past growth, current status and future potential; Emerging issues in the marketing and trade of organic products; International harmonisation of organic standards and their impact on trade: the Swiss perspective...
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