One of the most successful projects of ifoam asia is the asian local governments for organic agriculture algoa. The journal organic agriculture takes ifoams definition of organic agriculture stated above as the focus of its aims and scope, and consequently will accept papers which. This led to legislation and certification standards being enacted beginning in the 1990s. The principles and practices of of have been expressed in the standards of international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam as the principle of health, ecology, fairness, and care. For pdf version, corrigenda and supplementary material see.
Fao ifoam meeting on organic agriculture rome, 1920 march 1998 2. This yearbook documents recent developments in global organic agriculture. The general assembly also passed a motion to establish a succinct definition of. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation. Background, purpose and organization of the meeting 3 2. Definition of organic agriculture organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. International federation of organic agriculture movements.
Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. As per the definition of the usda study team on organic farming organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones. Definition of organic agriculture ifoam 2008 organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. The ecological benefits of organic farming are counterbalanced by higher food costs and generally lower yields. Principles and objectives of organic agriculture 6 4. Yet organic foods and beverages are a rapidly growing market segment. To interact in a constructive and lifeenhancing way with natural systems and cycles. In 1972, the international federation of organic agriculture movement ifoam, was founded in france pressing for government regulation of organic production.
Organic agriculture includes all agricultural systems that promote the environmentally, socially and economically sound production of food and fibres. Organic ecofriendly agriculture dry farming concepts. Private research institute of organic agriculture fibl founded. This means organic agriculture can better secure stable harvests. Organic agriculture national institute of food and agriculture. The ifoam principle aims are used as guidelines for setting standards for organic agriculture in individual countries. Ifoams current definition of organic agriculture, which it hopes to be harmonized with the rest of the world, is. Ifoam asia hosted numerous events that were held in different parts of asia. Sin 1972, the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam was founded in versailles, france and dedicated to the diffusion and exchange of information on the principles and practices of organic agriculture of all schools and across national and linguistic boundaries. Artificial fertilisers provide only short term nutrient supply to crops. Introduction there is a lot of confusion on what actually means organic agriculture. Farming without agrochemicals the stance of organic farmers. The international federation of organic agriculture movement. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and.
Definition of organic agriculture kurdish translation. Frick and bonn commodity case studies 117 the state of sustainable markets. Ifoam principles northeast organic farming association. Summary helga willer1, julia lernoud2 and robert home3 key data on organic agriculture according to the latest fiblifoam survey on certified organic agriculture worldwide,4 data as of end of 2011, data on organic agriculture are available from 162 countries up from 160 in 2010. Ifoam organics international is a nonprofit organisation with headquarters in bonn, germany. The journal organic agriculture takes ifoam s definition of organic agriculture stated above as the focus of its aims and scope, and consequently will accept papers which report studies that are carried out within organic farming systems, where the system uses the methods of organic agriculture based on the ifoam principles ifoam. We created a federation of movements at a time when organic agriculture was weakly. This involves considering soil life, soil nutrients and soil structure. Below you will find the principles of organic agriculture translated into numerous languages. The 15th survey on organic agriculture worldwide the 15th survey on organic agriculture worldwide was carried out by the research institute of organic agriculture fibl in cooperation with the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam and further partners.
In september 2005 in adelaide, australia, the general assembly of ifoam organics international passed a motion to establish a succinct definition of organic agriculture. As per the definition of the usda study team on organic farming organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic. Ifoam and its definition of organic agriculture the most widely adopted definition of organic agriculture was developed and promoted by the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam, a nongovernmental organiza tion that acts as the worldwide umbrella organization for the organic movement. Founded in 1972 as the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam a membership organisation to represent the global organic movement promoting and lobbying for wider adoption of organic production, it remains true to that mission today. If you would like to add a further language to this list, please send your translation to. In october 2015 the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam published a discussion paper on a proposed revision to their position on genetic engineering. The ifoam general assembly concluded that there was a need to elaborate the basic values of organic agriculture. The most recent global and european data can be found in the world of organic agriculture. The most widely adopted definition was developed and promoted by the international federal of organic agriculture movements ifoam, a nongovernmental organization that has existed for 25 years see box 2. Most of the time the literature for training is available for certain specific aspects of organic. Overview of organic agriculture 3 definition of organic agriculture organics, or the oword as mark lipson 1997 has wryly called organic agriculture in recognition of the ambiguous nature of the word, is a problematic label that can be interpreted to mean a wide range of things.
Translations of principles of organic agriculture ifoam. Iap was launched in 1992 by the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam to award accreditation to certification bodies that complied with the ifoam accreditation criteria and used certification standards that met the ifoam. Definition and principles of organic agriculture definition of organic agriculture. Leading, uniting and assisting the global organic movement since 1972. Furthermore, they are presented with a vision of their worldwide adoption. The ifoam basic standards for organic production and processing, along with the ifoam accreditation criteria for bodies certifying organic production and processing, are called the ifoam norms. Organic agriculture, world hunger, and global warming co. Usda organic regulations restrict the use of certain conventional tools such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life. Organic farmers, ranchers, and food processors use agricultural methods intended to preserve the environment. Definition of organic agriculture by ifoam khun pas. The norms are the basis for ifoams organic guarantee system, which is described below.
International federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam established. Organic agriculture has been well defined in a number of documents, most notably by the international federation of organic agriculture movements, ifoam. Ifoam international federation of organic agriculture movements itc international trade centre itf international task force on harmonization and equivalence in organic agriculture ngo nongovernmental organization seco state secretariat for economic affairs sida swedish international development cooperation agency. From june 17 through 24, 2008, i had the honor and pleasure of representing northeast organic farming association at cultivate the future, the 16th organic world congress and general assembly of the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam in modena and vignola, italy. Organic agriculture is a very knowledge intensive production system. Organic agriculture as a means to increase farm and rural incomes. The organic industry is one of the fastest growing agricultural segments in the. Definition of organic agriculture1 organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people.
Brussels, february 2020 as the european commission is expected to release the farm to fork and biodiversity strategies, the organic food and farming movement calls for ambitious eu targets to increase organic land and consumption in the eu. Looking for online definition of ifoam or what ifoam stands for. Frick and bonn 3 table of contents glossary 14 foreword from seco and itc 15 foreword from fibl and ifoam organics international 16 foreword from the editors 17. Ifoam organics internationals vison seeks to drive broad adoption of truly sustainable agriculture, value chains and consumption in line with the principles of organic agriculture.
Organic agriculture is a holistic production management system which promotes and enhances agroecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. Organic agriculture should attain ecological balance through the design of farming systems, establishment of habitats and maintenance of genetic and agricultural diversity. Sin the 1980s, around the world, farming and consumer. Organic farming hdra the organic organisation page 4 crop nutrition to produce a healthy crop an organic farmer needs to manage the soil well. The principles of organic agriculture serve to inspire the organic movement in its full diversity.
It emphasises the use of management practices in preference to the use of offfarm inputs, taking into account that regional conditions require locally. The journal organic agriculture takes ifoams definition of organic agriculture stated above as the focus of its aims and scope, and consequently will accept papers which report studies that are carried out within organic farming systems, where the system uses the methods of organic agriculture based on the ifoam principles. Founded in 1972 as the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam a membership organisation to represent the global organic movement promoting and lobbying for wider adoption of organic production, it remains true to that. Ifoam is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms. Definition of organic agriculture by ifoam ifoam international federation organic agriculture movement organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. Those who produce, process, trade, or consume organic products should protect and benefit the common environment including landscapes, climate, habitats, biodiversity, air. Ifoam organics international is therefore active to give special support to the development of the organic agriculture sector in developing countries through several means. Act has been accredited under the ifoam accreditation programme since 2001, the first cb in asia to earn this recognition. Organic agriculture has a history of being contentious and is considered by some as an inefficient approach to food production. Therefore, capacity building efforts play a central role in this regard.
Statistics and emerging trends 2015 118 julia lernoud, jason potts, gregory sampson, vivek voora, helga willer and joseph wozniak. Organic farming, agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal wastes and nitrogenfixing cover crops. In india 30% of the arable land is irrigated and under intensive production with green. Ifoam will promote the coexistence of the formal seed sector and informal farmer based organic propagation in order to favour the diversity of organic agriculture and to help farmers to better adapt to local conditions. Section b definitions, general principles, recommendations and standards. The 15th survey on organic agriculture worldwide the 14th survey on organic agriculture worldwide was carried out by the research institute of organic agriculture fibl in cooperation with the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam and further partners. Definition of organic agriculture1 organic agriculture is a. International federation of agriculture movements est.
It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles. Organic farming was previously associated with a style of farming that did not use synthetic chemical inputs. The principles are intended to apply to agriculture in the broadest sense, including the way people tend soils, water, plants and animals in order to produce, prepare and distribute goods. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. The project consists of an annual algoa summit of local government leaders and the algoa organic foundation course ofc, participated by government officials from 18 countries in asia. Organic agriculture includes all agricultural systems that promote the environmentally, socially and economically sound production of food and fibers. We are publishing principles of organic farming to facilitate the transition to an agriculture which is sustainable, guarantees livelihood security and food security. To produce food of high quality in sufficient quantity.
Climate change mitigation is not and should not be the primary objective of organic farming, but increased conversion to organic agriculture. Ifoam eu calls for a target of 20% organic land in the eu. Organic farming offers a system that can reduce environmental impacts compared to conventional farming. Organic agriculture definition organic agriculture is well defined in a number of documents, most notably by the international federation of organic agriculture movements, ifoam. Organic agriculture a guide to climate change and food security. The term organic was first used in relation to farming by north. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted tolocalconditions,ratherthantheuseofinputswith adverseeffects. The ifoam standard for organic production and processing. Organic agriculture, world hunger, and global warming coop. Brief history of defining organic agriculture for the world after a two year consultative process, in september 2005 in adelaide, australia the general assembly of ifoam adopted the principles of organic agriculture which are the fundamentals of organic agriculture. After almost three years of work by a designated task force, a definition reflecting the four principles of organic agriculture in a succint way was adopted in vignola, italy. To consider the wider social and ecological impact of the organic production and processing. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to. Ifoam organics international is the only organization advocating for organic agriculture at the international level.
The international federation of organic agriculture. Representing the organic movement and sector with 200 members in all member states and neighbouring countries organic farming associations organic food processors, retailers, traders organic food and farming advisors and researchers organic certifiers based on the ifoam principles of organic agriculture. Ifoam position on the use of organic seed and plant. Converging and diverging principles and practices of organic. Converging and diverging principles and practices of. Organic farming of is a farming system that uses environmentally friendly methods of weed, pest, and disease control. Available data on yields suggests that organic farming does have the potential to produce enough food to feed the world. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved. Definition of organic agriculture organics, or the oword as mark lipson 1997 has wryly called organic agriculture in recognition of the ambiguous nature of the word, is a problematic label that can be interpreted to mean a wide range of things. Faos current work of relevance to organic agriculture 12 6. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to localconditions,ratherthantheuse ofinputswithadverse effects. The survey was carried out between july 20 and february.
Therefore, organic agriculture is not a very precise term. Statistics and emerging trends 2020, produced by the international federation of organic agriculture movements ifoam and the research institute of organic agriculture fibl. The demand for training in organic farming is increasing day by day. Definition of organic agriculture by ifoam ifoaminternational federation organic agriculture movement organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. They guide ifoams development of positions, programs and standards. Ifoams current definition of organic agriculture is. And they are leading the way once again towards the next phase of worldwide organic growth organic 3.