More information on organic agriculture
Organic agriculture is a specific mode of agricultural production
Organic agriculture was recognised by authorities in 1980. In France, it is one of the four official signs for identification of the quality of food and of the origin (SIQO). The other signs being "Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC)" (Controlled origin), "Label Rouge" and "Certification de Conformité (CCP)" (Conformity certification).
The production methods used in organic agriculture include non usage of synthetic chemical products, recycling of organic materials, crop rotation and biological pest control. Livestock farming is extensive, uses alternative medicine and respects the wellbeing of animals. Throughout the channel, operators of organic agriculture put forward non polluting processes, respectful of the ecosystem.
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Agence Bio = Agence pour le développement et la promotion de l'Agriculture Biologique (Agency for the Development and the Promotion of Organic Agriculture): www.agencebio.org |
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FNAB = Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique (National Federation for Organic Agriculture) : www.fnab.org |
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Synabio = Syndicat national des entreprises Bio (National Union for Organic Companies): www.synabio.com |
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Corabio=Coordination Rhône-Alpes de l'agriculture biologique (Rhône-Alpes coordination for Organic Agriculture) : www.corabio.org |
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Appui Bio Rhône-Alpes=Association Pour le Partenariat et l'Unité Interprofessionnelle Bio en Rhône-Alpes (Association for the Partnership and Inter-professional Organic Unity in Rhône-Alpes) |
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Bio Convergence Rhône Alpes=Association des transformateurs et distributeurs de produits bio en Rhône-Alpes (Association of organic food processors and distributors in Rhône-Alpes) : www.bioconvergence.com |
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Cosmébio=Association professionnelle de Cosmétique biologique et écologique (Professional Association for Organic and Ecological Cosmetics) : www.cosmebio.org |
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Organics Cluster : www.organics-cluster.fr |
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ABioDoc=Centre national de ressources en agriculture biologique (National Resource Centre for Organic Agriculture): www.abiodoc.com |
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IFOAM = International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements : www.ifoam.org |
