Concepts and Philosophy Underpinning Organic Horticulture

摘要: Many argue that food products from certified organic production systems are a vital component of meeting global security challenges into the middle twenty-first Century. Whilst concept in this context, with its emphasis on minimizing use artificial chemicals and other external inputs, is not new—as it exists all operating without human contributions, philosophical position emerged as reaction against increased ‘industrialization’ occurred developed countries around 1940’s. Increasing formalization saw emergence coordination through International Federation Organic Agricultural Movements four principles health, ecology, fairness care now embodied formal independent certification most globe. Sales horticultural major component, at 30 %, what US$ 60 billion industry. Continued expansion sales (and private production) likely to continue due their natural affinity local sourcing healthy fresh products.