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Global demand for organic agricultural products remains robust, with sales increasing by over five billion US dollars per year. The Organic Monitor estimates nearly 40 billion dollars in sales in 2006 double what they were in 2000.
The World Of Organic Agriculture; Statistics and Emerging Trends 2008 (Download)
Consumers are driven to purchase more organic products for their health and increasingly to aid in the health of their social and environmental communities. (see Environmental Benefits of Organic)
Farmers are converting to organic, in part, for the decreased vulnerability to natural and economic risks. Organic agricultural systems are more diversified and
adaptable than conventional systems, and are not as heavily reliant on inputs for production.
Training Materials - on the economics markets and trade of organic agriculture.
Marketing Links- information, organizations and international virtual
market places which aim at facilitating contacts
Today's renewed interest in organic agriculture is a direct result of high energy prices, increased fertilizer costs, and concerns about health, pesticide residues and the environmental impacts of chemically based agricultural systems.
Organic Market Products in Africa - links to existing survey reports and publications that give information
relative to the local, regional and international marketing of organic
products from Africa.
Organic Fairs and Festivals - bringing people together who share a passion for natural healthy living.
Ted.com Video: Eleni Gabre-Madhin: Building a commodities market in Ethiopia
Case studies/proceedings:
Case Studies - from IFOAM's 'Building Sustainable Organic Sectors'
7th IFOAM International Conference on Trade in Organic Products, EPOPA, Developing Local Marketing Initatives
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