Five-year financial analysis of two commercial farms converting to organic: 2000-2005.

摘要

The financial performance including input and output costs were analysed for two commercial Scottish farms converting to organic production. Farm 1 is a mixed unit on Grade 3 land located near Dundee in east Scotland and Farm 2 is a dairy unit also on Grade 3 land situated near Dumfries in southwest Scotland. A comparative analysis for a five-year period is provided using data from the Scottish Farm Accounts scheme, and demonstrates that both conversions had positive financial outcomes. Both farms applied strategic changes to their businesses..