Role of FAO in Supporting Asian Organic Agriculture

摘要

In recent years organic agriculture has developed rapidly and has become an attractive export opportunity to most developing countries. It has sustained an annual growth rate of 20-30 percent while at the same time offering a considerable price premium to producers of organic products. From the consumer perspective, this is driven by an increased awareness on environmental issues and food quality and a perception of increased food safety. While producers share these views, they also want to benefit from the price premium for organic products. These attractive conditions have focused the attention of many governments, producer organizations and other stakeholders on organic agriculture.