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Organic dairy farming in Europe: building on the past to develop the future

Code: 9781835453216
Publication date: 18/02/2025
Extent: 12 pages

Contributions by: Mette Vaarst, Aarhus University, Denmark; Lindsay K. Whistance, Organic Research Centre, UK; and Steve Roderick, Duchy College, UK

Chapter synopsis:

The founding principles of organic farming (health, ecology, fairness and care) guide the overall ethos of organic farming in an ever-changing environment. Using these principles, this introductory chapter discusses the key environmental, welfare, economic and other challenges facing contemporary organic dairy farming in Europe. It reviews the differing ways these challenges can be addressed, setting the scene for following chapters on specific issues.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0138.01
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction: advances in organic farming
  • 2 Future challenges facing organic dairy farming
  • 3 Organic dairy cattle as robust and resilient animals
  • 4 The health and welfare of animals and the humans who take care of them in organic farming
  • 5 Disease prevention and management strategies
  • 6 Strengthening the connection between organic dairy cattle and the wider ecosystem
  • 7 Valuing products from organic dairy farms
  • 8 Organic dairy farming as part of markets and food systems
  • 9 Conclusion
  • 10 References

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