• Organic farming means seasonal crops, organic fertilizers, crop rotation, no chemical nor synthetic pesticides, no GMOs’…
  • Organic farming is a sector where small enterprises are profitable.
  • Because organic farming is produced mainly for local markets, more opportunities are created for fair North-South relations.
  • Organic farming is labour-intensive. To cultivate the same area, organic farming will generally need 25% more labour than conventional farming. This means it creates more job opportunities.
  • In organic farming there are stricter rules regarding the wellbeing of the animals. These strict regulations, concerning free roaming, adequate shelter and prohibition of systematic mutilation, ensure that the animals are treated in a responsible manner.