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How to become an organic farmer

How to become an organic farmer. France. The European Union Regulation. Crop Production. Seeds and plants must be certified by EU organic food label No GMO

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How to become an organic farmer

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  1. How to become an organic farmer France

  2. The European Union Regulation

  3. Crop Production • Seeds and plants must be certified by EU organic food label • No GMO • The fertility and the activity of the ground must be maintained or increased by crop rotation, green manure, recycling, or composting • Only fertilizers which are not coming from cattle industry are allowed

  4. Livestock • Animals must have been born in the farm or come from an otherorganicfarm • Enclosedbreeding is forbidden • The choice of species must be adapted to the local environment • Force feeding is forbidden • Young animals must be fed with maternal or naturalmilk • Animals must have access to the air, the light and the living space to move freely • No GMO food

  5. France Regulation

  6. Crop Production • Substances of chemicalsynthesis are forbidden • Vegetables and fruits must be mature to be picked up • Biologicalcontrols with a large spectrum of activity and an uncontrollable extension are forbidden • The composting of fertilizers is compulsory before use

  7. Livestock Farm • The time of transport of the cattle is limited at 6 hours • Dehorning is forbidden • Must be far from high-risk areas of contamination and bigroads • Renewablesenergy are favored

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