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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
The EC Reg. 1804/99 takes account of animal production in organic farming. However, these specifications may limit implementation and expansion of organic animal production, due to environmental and system constraints. Mixed farming, as defined by Spedding (1988) and Grigg (1996), is commonly practiced in the NE highlands of Portugal. Two farms were studied in this region in order to evaluate their suitability for organic cattle beef production, taking account of the technical specifications of the EC regulation.
Citation
Pires, J. M.; Rodrigues, M.; Sousa, F.; Bernardo, A.; Pires, J. C.; Cabanas, J.; Resendes, H.; Ferreira, M. J.; Silva, M. I.; and Moreira, N., "The Suitability for Organic Cattle Beef Production of Mixed Farming Systems in the Highlands of North East Portugal" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 313.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/313)
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The Suitability for Organic Cattle Beef Production of Mixed Farming Systems in the Highlands of North East Portugal
Dublin Ireland
The EC Reg. 1804/99 takes account of animal production in organic farming. However, these specifications may limit implementation and expansion of organic animal production, due to environmental and system constraints. Mixed farming, as defined by Spedding (1988) and Grigg (1996), is commonly practiced in the NE highlands of Portugal. Two farms were studied in this region in order to evaluate their suitability for organic cattle beef production, taking account of the technical specifications of the EC regulation.
