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Organic Action Plan for Denmark.

Country
Type of law
Policy
Source

Abstract
This Organic Action Plan for Denmark is a sectoral policy document at national level. The goal is to double the organically cultivated area by 2020 from the 2007 level.
According to the Plan, the Danish government will further develop organic production and consumption for the benefit of the environment, the nature, animal welfare and future generations.
The following measures will be taken to build more inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems: The government will promote exports of organics; support more organics in public food purchases; promote the organic food brands; promote sales on organics in Denmark; push public kitchens to go organic; collaborate with the institutions of agricultural education to further promote organic production in the training of farmers; promote organics in local municipalities and schools; local authorities to continue their efforts towards more organics on publicly owned lands, in public kitchens and in education; promote organics in the EU, including: to strengthen animal welfare in EU regulations; to introduce requirements for the packaging of organic foods; to work to ensure that the European Commission facilitates increased market access for organic products in non-member states, for instance through negotiations for free trade agreements; support advisory service for organic products and local green sales efforts; investments in organic research and organic agricultural production; and support organic producers through general educational activities and skill development; promote development of conversion, preservation, sustainability and experimental organics; subsidize the organicly formed land; supports production of plants, fruit and berries; and better prevention of damage by pests; and vermin; promote the development of organic pig production; recirculation of nutrients extracted from urban wastewater and the like, to be reused in e.g. organic production; etc.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
2015-2020.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No