This article presents some information on organic husbandry in Greece. Specifically, information is given on the rules appled for organic husbandry, the current system of inspection and certification as well as the actions to integrate a traditional farm on it. It also presents data on organic husbandry in Greece in general and particularly in the prefecture of Xanthi. Finally, the problems that probably caused the decline of organic husbandry in the county are discussed and suggestions are given for reversing the current negative trend.
Organic husbandry in Greece with special emphasis in the Prefecture of Xanthi (NE Greece)
Abstract
- Authors
- Μ. Dimitrellou and Α. Pantera
- Affiliation
- Department of Forestry and Management of Natural Environment, Technological Education Institute of Lamia, 36100 Karpenisi, Greece
- Keywords
- organic farming, Xanthi, certification
- Proceedings
- RANGE SCIENCE AND LIFE QUALITY – Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Rangeland Congress in Xanthi, 14-16 October 2010 (Edited by: Anna Sidiropoulou, Konstantinos Mantzanas, Ioannis Ispikoudis)
- Congress
- RANGE SCIENCE AND LIFE QUALITY