BELLRINGER Explain in complete sentences what are demands of organic farming product
Jan 03, 2016
BELLRINGER
Explain in complete sentences what
are demands of organic farming products.
Previous Homework, due today
DESCRIBE ALL ASPECTS OF
THE FARMING PLANNING
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WRITE DOWN THE PROGRESS REPORT
ABOUT A PROJECT. SPECIFY WHAT YOU
ALREADY DID AND WHAT YOU PLAN TO
DO THIS WEEK
Organic Agriculture: A Trade and Sustainable Development Opportunity for Developing
Countries
What is organic agriculture (OA)?
Certified organic production: over 30 million hectares, 138+ countries
OA as a national sustainable development opportunity
• Economic benefits
• Food security benefits
• Environmental benefits
• Social & cultural benefits
Economic benefits
Net income = (price x quantity) – total costs
Generally, organic farmers earn more.
Food security benefits
• Higher incomes
• Higher yields
• Diversified production
• Improved nutrition
Environmental Benefits
• Less pollution• Improved soil, incl. increased water
retention and less soil erosion
• Enhanced biodiversity
• No genetic contamination
Environmental Benefits, cont’d
• Mitigated climate change
• Reduced energy consumption
• Landscape services
Social & cultural benefits
• Benefits for smallholders• Women’s empowerment• Builds on traditional knowledge• Reduced rural-urban migration• Improved health & safety• Community revitalization
OA as an export opportunity—rapid global market growth
Growth of the global market for organic food and drink 2002-2006 (Billion US Dollars)
23.1 25.528.7
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Source Source: The Global Market for Organic Food & Drink, Organic Monitor 2007
OA as an export opportunity
• Global sales growth rates at least double those of conventional food products
• Acute supply shortages since 2005
• Developing country exports rising fast
• Price premiums
Regional Distribution of Organic Food Sales 2006
Region Billion USD %Western Europe 20.0 52North America17.3 45Asia 0.78 2Oceania/Australia 0.34 1
TOTAL 38.6
Regional Distribution of Organic Food Sales 2006
Distribution of Global Revenues by Region 2006
Europe52%
North America45%
Asia/Pacific2%
Oceania1%
Source: Sahota 2008
Regional distribution of certified organic production 2006
Export opportunities include
• Fresh and processed tropical products
• Counter-seasonal fresh produce
• Other products with demand-supply gaps
• Ingredients for food processing industry
Production challenges
• Little or no government support (policies, ag extension, R&D)
• Conversion period
• Knowledge intensive
• Sometimes lack of organic inputs
• Lack of secure land tenure
Export challenges
OA exports must:• Meet SPS requirements in import mkt
(same as for convent’l products)• Meet requirements of OA regulations
& be certified by approved cert. body• Meet additional requirements of
private standards (sometimes)
Export challenges
• Agric. Subsidies in import markets
• Need for market information
• Consumer preferences for local food
• Lack of harmonization, equivalence & mutual recognition
Recommendations to developing country governments
• Assess national organic sector & policies
• OA action plan• Consider supporting OA R&D,
extension services, certification costs, development of domestic market, exports, harmonization
Other factors contributing to success
• Community organization
• Group certification
Recommendations at international level
• Pursue harmonization and equivalence
• Take into acct special conditions in developing countries
• Provide market info
• Support TC/CB in OA