The paper analyses the manner in which organic agriculture has developed in the emerging countries of the European Union, in particular during the current economic crisis. Organic agriculture represents a continuously expanding sector in the European Union. In the period 2000-2012, the total utilized area for organic production increased by...

The current paper analyses the way the short food supply chain can positively influence the development of the rural tourism, with economic, social and environment benefits, as well as the harmonious and sustainable development of the rural communities. Numerous examples offered by the developed countries prove that, for the well-known...

Farm Life in Romania Countryside.

Le partenariat entre producteurs et amapiens est illustré ici par de nombreux témoignages, qui montrent les valeurs fortes en jeu : solidarité, engagement, compréhension mutuelle, transparence. Les relations établies dépassent le cadre habituel d’achat, elles permettent aux agriculteurs de partager leurs réalités, et aux amapiens de s’engager pour une agriculture nourricière,...

The International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) has uncovered well-grounded resolve to place family farmers as protagonists in addressing a number of challenges we face, from eradicating hunger and poverty to conserving natural resources. Nothing comes closer to the sustainable food production paradigm than family farming. The diverse set of...

This publication is an informative document intended for organic farmers, processors and retailers. It aims at presenting support measures under the common agricultural policy (CAP) and within the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in favour of organic producers and gives an overview and useful references on the rules applicable...

In Romania the agricultural industry is conforming to EU norms. Factory farms are favored, while small-scale farmers lose out.

The policy document describes the need for targeted support of HNV farming systems, and proposals for achieving them under the CAP post 2013

The Common Agricultural Policy shapes how Europe produces food, but in many ways its no longer fit for purpose. In this video, Arc2020 and Friends of the Earth Europe spotlight the options and opportunities in the CAP for choosing farming methods which are good for people and the planet -...

The countries of the Southeastern European (SEE) region pronounced their intention to move towards integration with the European Union (EU) in order to create a stable, united, and more prosperous region. The EU integration process should foster political stability and socio-economic and sustainable development in the region. The SEE candidate...

This Report on the typology of the agricultural holdings in France is based on data from the agricultural census 2000. It uses three main criteria: labor type, commercialization and management type. A specific variable related to the direct marketing is used and put into debates. The identification of the diversification...

Thea aim of the study was to present the situation of rural women in Poland compared to other European countries. Investigations included their career, educational and social aspirations, and the possibilities of supporting female economic activity on the rural labour market. It was found that rural women have varied career,...

Driven by steadily increasing demand, the number of organic producers has grown rapidly over the past decade. The new challenge for organic producers, suppliers, manufacturers and distributors is to maintain growth without compromising consumer confidence in the sector. A new European Union Action Plan on the future of Organic Production...

This report assesses the competitive position of the European Union (EU) agri-food sector in the world market by examining the influence and scope of policies affecting competitiveness. Considering recent Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) changes, the method combines a value-chain approach with trade performance indicators, surveys of stakeholders, case studies and...

Innovation in organic agriculture is about finding the right balance. Although organic farmers want to boost their output - yields from organic farms are typically 75%-80% of that from conventional modern farming - they do not want to do it at any cost. The challenge is to produce more without...

As organic production grows in Europe, the sector’s focus is on competitiveness and sustainability. Another compelling characteristic of organic farming is its natural tendency towards social inclusion. This facet is to be supported and enhanced by the renewed European Union policy mix and social inclusion has been made one of...

This training project, implemented in 6 out of the 28 Bulgarian regional districts, contributed to enhancing the knowledge and increasing the capacity of berry farmers in terms of implementation of good and sustainable agricultural practices.

Ecological compensation areas are implemented on Swiss farms with the aim of encouraging biodiversity, but recent studies have found that the existing system of incentives for specific conservation measures is insufficient to halt biodiversity loss in the Swiss agricultural landscape. A project with the title “Score with biodiversity - farmers...

A small farmer in the village of Méréaucourt decided to diversify into tourism activities by joining the “A bed in the meadow” association.

L'agriculture familiale est aujourd'hui sous le feu des projecteurs. Tandis que les Nations unies ont proclamé 2014 « Année internationale de l'agriculture familiale », les plaidoyers visant à démontrer l'importance, en termes de développement, de cette forme d'exercice de l'activité agricole à travers le monde, trouvent à se faire entendre....