Canadian standards…continue

Canadian standards…continue Omega 3 – Laying hens in this system are fed a diet enriched with feeds high in omega 3 fatty acids. This is normally done by adding flax seed to the laying ration. It can also be achieved by pasturing the layers. Resent research has shown the omega 3 fatty acids to be beneficial to human health. Chickens fed a ration high in omega 3 will produce

eggs much higher in omega 3 fatty acids than the conventionally intensive reared bird.

International Federation of Organic Association Movement , IFOAM, Victoria, Canada .2002

International Federation of Organic Association Movement , IFOAM, Victoria, Canada .2002 One of the goal in organic farming is respect for the physiological and behavioral needs of livestock Total ban on feeding of “GMO” diet

Organic meat concept gained momentum

Organic meat concept gained momentum Chemical residues Incidence of BSE Incidence of FMD Genetically modified food (GMF) Some bacterial diseases

Primary characteristics

Primary characteristics A legally defined standard A registered,documented, inspected trail Operate to the highest levels of animal welfare No routine drugs No growth promotors No animal offal, feed additives Sick animals to be organically treated. Atleast 70% of the feed must be grown to organic standards. Should follow a defined withdrawal period.

ITC 1999 Sale of organic food – US $ 13.5 billions.

ITC 1999 Sale of organic food – US $ 13.5 billions. Netherlands Switzerland

Growth rate

Growth rate Organic trade growing @ 5% to 40%. Organic production grow @ 20% annually. Sale expected to reach US$ 80 billions in 2008 (ITC, 2002).

(Latest available data)

Total U.S. organic sales, including food and non-food products, were $17.7 billion in 2006, up 21 percent from 2005. They are estimated to have reached $21.2 billion in 2007, and are projected to surpass $25 billion in 2008. (Latest available data)

Organic scenario

Organic scenario Nearly 30.4 million hectares were managed organically by more than 700,000 farms in 138 countries in 2006, As in previous years, Australia led with the most organic land (12.3 million hectares), followed by China (2.3 million hectares) and Argentina (2.2 million hectares). The United States was fourth, with 1.6 million hectares in 2005 (latest available statistics).

The ten countries with the most organic land represented a combined total of nearly 24 million hectares, more than three quarters of the world’s organic land. Other countries in the top ten were Italy, Uruguay, Spain, Brazil, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Based on distribution by continent, Oceania led with 42 percent of organic area, followed by Europe (24 percent), Latin America (16 percent), Asia (20 percent), North America (7 percent), and Africa (1 percent). However, according to the report summary, the proportion of organically managed land to conventionally managed is highest in countries in Europe.

(Source: The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics & Emerging Trends 2008)

Demand and growth

Demand and growth Global demand for organic products continues to grow, with sales increasing by over $5 billion a year, according to The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics & Emerging Trends 2008.

In the world market

In the world market Highest market – Europe ( UK, Germany, Italy, France) Followed by – USA Third place – Japan

Organic poultry meat alone constitute 64% of the total organic meat production.

Organic poultry meat alone constitute 64% of the total organic meat production. However, major growth was noticed in production of organic eggs and organic milk.

Around 5% of the total meat production is organic

Around 5% of the total meat production is organic In this, a major share (42%) is organic beef.

In European Union

In European Union GERMANY is the largest consumer of organic food Consumption in 1993 was 5% Increased to 20% in 1997. DENMARK 40% of total milk production and 0.5% of total beef production was organic in 1998. 50,000 pigs slaughtered and 5000 tonnes of eggs produced were organic in 1998.

In AUSTRIA

In AUSTRIA 9% of milk produced was organic Organic beef production was to a considerable extent. In FRANCE, dairy is the fastest growing segment in organic food production.

In ARGENTINA

In ARGENTINA 268 tons of organic beef produced in 1998. Out of which 80% was exported.