Huber, Beate (2006) Fertilizer, intensity and import - Demeter International 2005. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]
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Summary
The import of commercial organic manures is limited to the amount, that could be supplied by compost, green manure and stable manure and must not exceed 0,5 manure units/ ha (40 kg N/ha). This is not applicable to perennial crops. (DI production standards, 3.2.1.Amount of manure)
Difference
The DI standard is limiting the amount of commercial organic manures brought in. The EU Regulation 2092/91 does not specifically limit the amount of commercial organic manures brought in, it only limits the total amount of farm yard manure that can be applied.
Justification
The production should be based on the individual (natural and cultural) conditions of the site. It should not depend on the input of nutrients from elsewhere. This aspect refers to the principle of a circular flow economic system of organic farming and to the biodynamic principle of the individuality of a farm.
EU Regulation
| Item type: | Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91 |
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| Subjects: | Crop production > Fertilisers General areas of Organic Agriculture > Production cycle |
| Country/Standard: | Demeter International Standard |
| Principles: | Ecological principle Principle of health |
| ID Code: | 548 |
| Deposited By: | INVALID USER |
| Deposited On: | 17 Mar 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2010 13:00 |
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