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

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

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This chapter considers the goals and prerequisites of successful food safety inspections

The chapter begins by reviewing the ruminal effects of essential oils

Reducing quality deterioration can both extend shelf life and reduce waste of fresh horticultural crops in the food distribution system

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and it is widely accepted that there is a duty to exercise this control humanely