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Does organic agriculture lead to better health among poor farmers?
To investigate if adoption of organic agriculture leads to better health or lower expenditure on healthcare, a survey was conducted on organic and conventional rice-farming households in North and Northeast Thailand in 2006. (ADBI: December 2008) More info >>
Nanotechnology: the next challenge for organics
This paper looks at the opportunity for the organic community to take the initiative to develop standards to exclude engineered nanoparticles from organic products. (ANU: 2008) More info >>
The greening of China's food: green food, organic food and Eco-labelling
This paper looks at the rapid rise of green food and organic agriculture in China, the motivations that have driven it, and the innovative implementation strategies underpinning it. (ANU: 2008) More info >>
Can ethical trade certification contribute to the attainment of the MDG's? A review of organic & fair-trade certification
This paper assesses how the conditions under organic certification and fair-trade certification directly and indirectly contribute to the achievement of the MDG targets. (ADBI: Aug 2008) More info >>
Whose harvest? The politics of organic seed certification
This briefing provides a global overview of the regulation of seeds in organic farming, and assesses what such regulations mean to the future of organic farming and its impact on small scale farmers. (Grain: 2008) More info >>
Sector background note: organic agriculture
This brief provides development policy makers and practitioners with an overview of the organic agriculture sector, with a focus on trade and market access for organic produce. (UNEP-UNCTAD Capacity Building Task Force on Trade, Environment & Devt: 2007) More info >>
Organic agriculture: a global perspective
This book chapter provides an overview of organic agriculture and its potential to contribute to sustainable development. (CSIRO: 2006) More info >>
Organic agriculture, poverty reduction & the MDG's
This paper reviews the existing literature on organic agriculture, poverty reduction and its linkages to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). (Asian Development Bank Institute: 2006) More info >>
Organic farming Australia
A report for conventional farmers considering converting to organic farming, with detailed information on all aspects of production. (RIRDC) More info >>
Handling and processing of organic fruits & vegetables in developing countries
This report presents information about the post-harvest management, storage and transportation of organic fruit and vegetables, both in the fresh state and after processing. (FAO: Sept 2002) More info >>
China's organic revolution
This article examines the rapid growth in China's organic food sector, and explores its causes, future directions and relevance to the country's food production and export strategies. (Journal of Organic Systems: 2007) More info >>