Organic farming: selected variables by size of farm (UAA) and NUTS 2 regions
methods, notes and classification
DATA_DESCR This data collection presents summary tables intended to give an overview of the uptake of organic farming within the whole European Union and in each several country, plus Norway and Switzerland. Organic farming has to be understood as a part of a sustainable farming system and a viable alternative to the more traditional approaches to agriculture. Data are available for the following indicators: 1. Number of registered organic operators (table 'Food_act2') 2. Number of registered operators processing and importing products issued from organic farming (table 'Food_act3') 3. Organic crop area (table 'Food_in_porg1') 4. Organic crop production and yields from fully converted areas (table 'Food_in_porg2') 5. Organic livestock (table 'Food_in_porg3') 6. Production of organic animal products (table 'Food_pd_dmorg') Detailed information on the indicators provided in this collection may be found in theádocument 'Organic farming_additional information'á(please see under 'Annex' at the bottom of this page).
CLASS_SYSTEM Information on the classifications usedáfor each indicator may be found in theádocument 'Organic farming_additional information'á(please see under 'Annex' at the bottom of this page).
STAT_CONC_DEF Farming is considered to be organic if it complies with "Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 Juneá2007 (OJ No L 189/2007) on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91". "Organic farming" can be defined as a method of production which places the highest emphasis on environmental protection and, with regard to livestock production, animal welfare considerations. It avoids or largely reduces the use of synthetic chemical units such as fertilisers, pesticides, additives and medicinal products. Organic farming differs from other agricultural production methods in the application of regulated standards (production rules), compulsory control schemes and a specific labelling scheme. More information may be found in theádocument 'Organic farming_additional information'á(please see under 'Annex' at the bottom of this page).
STAT_UNIT Information on the statistical unitáof each indicator may be found in theádocument 'Organic farming_additional information'á(please see under 'Annex' at the bottom of this page).
STAT_POP Information on the statisticalápopulationáof each indicator may be found in theádocument 'Organic farming_additional information'á(please see under 'Annex' at the bottom of this page).
REF_AREA European UnionáMember States,áNorway and Switzerland
BASE_PER Not applicable
UNIT_MEASURE Information on theáunit of measureáof each indicator may be found in theádocument 'Organic farming_additional information'á(please see under 'Annex' at the bottom of this page).
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