Mattsson, Eva (2006) Contamination, buffer zones - SE KRAV 2006. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]
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Summary
When chemical pesticides or chemical fertilisers are used on neighbouring land to organic farmland actions should be taken to minimise the risk of contamination. This can be an agreement with the neighbour about a buffer zone, establishing an own buffer zone or planting a windbreak. On a not fully converted organic farm there should be an internal buffer zone for land where chemical pesticides are used (KRAV standards paragraph 4.2.3 and 4.2.4).
Difference
In EU 2092/91 there are general requirements for reducing the risk of contamination but the KRAV standards are more specific.
Justification
The risk for contamination from drift is an important issue. The risk varies depending on the neighbours farming activities. The establishment of a specified internal buffer zone in a not fully converted organic farm is necessary for both reducing drift and also to clearly separate organic and conventional farming.
EU Regulation
Item type: | Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91 |
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Subjects: | Crop production |
Country/Standard: | Europe > Sweden > Krav |
Principles: | Principle of care Principle of fairness Ecological principle |
ID Code: | 1111 |
Deposited By: | INVALID USER |
Deposited On: | 11 Sep 2006 |
Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2010 13:00 |
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