EUROPEAN UNION:New EU Organic Labelling Regulations

摘要

Organic farming is an agricultural method that aims to produce food using natural substances and processes. This means that organic farming tends to have a limited environmental impact as it encouragesthe responsible use of energy and natural resourcesthe maintenance of biodiversitypreservation of regional ecological balancesenhancement of soil fertilitymaintenance of water qualityAdditionally, organic farming rules encourage a high standard of animal welfare and require farmers to meet the specific behavioural needs of animals.