Triantafyllidis, Alessandro (2006) Plant cultivation, use of soil culture, use of artificial heat - Italian Organic Standards 2005. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]
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Summary
In Italian Organic Standards (IOS) soilless cultivation is prohibited, with the exception of seedlings for transplanting. Protected crops are allowed with detailed rules. Heating is allowed only for seedlings.
Difference
IOS Standards contain further details. EU Regulation 2092/91 does not address the issue of soilless cultivation (hydroponic), and protected cultivation is left to free interpretation.
Justification
Soil-less cultivation opposes organic agriculture principles, since soil management is fundamental for this type of production. Moreover, protected crops are widely used in organic agriculture and need to be specifically ruled and defined, in order to guarantee healthy production and sustainable use of resources.
EU Regulation
| Item type: | Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91 |
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| Subjects: | Horticulture > Greenhouse production (protective cropping) |
| Country/Standard: | Europe > Italy > PrivateStandardName_A |
| Principles: | Ecological principle |
| ID Code: | 703 |
| Deposited By: | INVALID USER |
| Deposited On: | 15 Jan 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2010 13:00 |
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