Organic farming
Stickland, D.
Organic farming - 1988 - Agricultural Digest (21) July 1988, 7-10(3) .
In light of the trend to diversification by farmers, this article considers the viability of organic farming as an additional enterprise. Examines the economics, the type of crops grown, the present and potential market for organic crops and existing standards for organic growing. Explains how a farmer can diversify into organic growing, the capital required, the effect on land values and the beneficial effect of organic farming on soil fertility.
ALTERNATIVE USES
FARMING
FARMLAND
Organic farming - 1988 - Agricultural Digest (21) July 1988, 7-10(3) .
In light of the trend to diversification by farmers, this article considers the viability of organic farming as an additional enterprise. Examines the economics, the type of crops grown, the present and potential market for organic crops and existing standards for organic growing. Explains how a farmer can diversify into organic growing, the capital required, the effect on land values and the beneficial effect of organic farming on soil fertility.
ALTERNATIVE USES
FARMING
FARMLAND