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Involving stakeholders in prioritizing public research funds for organic agriculture (Danish white paper)
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Michael StevnsHead of Programme CommitteeICROFS
Organic farming and development in China
http://www.icrofs.org/pdf/synthesis_08.pdf
• 6% of agricultural land
• 9% of milking cows
• 10% of vegetables
• 17% of hens
• 0,1% of broilers
• 0,3% of pigs
Government policies:
Combination of support for
• Market development
• Conversion of farms
Organic agriculture in Denmark
Share of Organic sales in Denmark, 1990-2007;Percent of total retail value of food
Organic market share
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Organic market improved in Denmark in 2008: Increase in retail value of organic products: 29%Increase in sales volumes: 11%
http://www.ecoweb.dk/
Development of sales in kilo (kg) and Danish kroner (DKK)
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Opportunities and barriers for a market based growth in production, processing and sale of organic products
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More details in english:
Whitepaper
Newsletter
www.icrofs.org
”What are the main challenges to overcome for a further development of the organic sector?”
• Stakeholder workshops with farmers, advisors, researchers, policy makers
• Web site for discussion
• Scenario work
• Scenario game with 100 ”actors” from the organic sector
Process of stakeholder involvement
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Knowledge Synthesis (White Paper)
White paper
Secretariat&
Steering committee
Stakeholderworkshops
Technical background
papers
Scenarios Open web-site
Total process: 14 months
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Presentations from workshops
Background chapters Scenarios Discussions Minutes from
Steering Committee
An open access web-site was established
• Farmers
• Advisors
• Processors
• Retailers
• Consumers
• Investors/banks
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Stakeholders involved
• Researchers
• Public servants
• Politicians
• Organisation's and NGO's
• Animal welfare
• Journalists
Scenario play with 88 participants representing:
Scenarios for Danish organicagriculture in 2020
2020
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2020
1990
Gulf War, John Major,
Reunification of Germany
2008
Beijing, Globalization,
Obama, Climate
Scenario game about Danish organic agriculture sector in 2020
Test menues
Intro
4x Global
4x Regional
Synthesis
Background chapters
Comments from Minister
Debate with members of parliament and stakeholders
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White paper presented in the Danish parliament
Dialogue with ministry
Success in supporting the organic sector
Main challenges for the future development
Knowledge gaps and research needs
Other initiatives needed
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Synthesis was debated in Danish Council for Organic Food and Agriculture
Recent developments in Danish gvmt: June 2009: New plan for ”Green Growth”
Increased support for a market based development of organic agriculture
•Ambition: 15% organic land in 2020
•Support for conversion and area support for 18,000 ha extra per year (app. 10%)
•Support to ”conversion check” and farmer groups
•Marketing support
•New research programme in OA and support for innovation and demonstration (still to be funded…)
The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (I)
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I. The value based market is growing
The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (II)
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II. Interest from retail stimulates innovation and product development
The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (III)
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III. Organic farms have better economy
The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (IV)
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IV. There is land for more organic in Denmark (can be 4x higher)
Important strategic efforts for the future of the organic sector
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1. Strengthening the positive dynamics in processing and sale
2. Organic intensification – conversion lags behind demand3. Maintain and strengthen consumer trust4. The organic society should develop their brand 5. Create synergy between organics and society
• Primary production
• Processing
• Market and consumers
• Societal perspectives
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Research is needed in important strategic areas
Themes in next DK research program:•Growth (production and consumption)•Trust (integrity)•Robust systems (resilience)