Overview

Organic pig farming

Similar to conventional farming, organic pig farming is based on a specialisation on certain branches. Most farms specialise in piglet production or pig fattening. The "closed system", in which piglet production and fattening take place on the same ...

Organic chicken farming

Organic chicken farming produces eggs and chicken meat. These two branches of production are independent of each other when specialised breeds are used and are therefore usually operated separately. However, there are also farms that, for example, ...

Organic cattle farming

Organic cattle farming is used for the production of both milk and beef. Milk production and cattle fattening can take place separately on specialised farms, but also on the same farm.

Special features of animal husbandry in organic farming

The ideal of organic farming is a closed nutrient cycle between soil, plants and animals. Animal husbandry is tied to the land, i.e. the farm itself should be the basis for both fodder and nutrients.

Organic goat husbandry

Professional goat husbandry requires a lot of experience in order to be animal-friendly, environmentally friendly and economical. This is especially true for the high expectations and demands of organic farming. But how does it work?

Keeping goats species-appropriate

Keeping goats in an animal-friendly way seems to be a matter of course in organic farming. However, it is by no means that simple and common. However, a high level of animal welfare and good performance do not have to contradict each other.

The goat as gardener - biotope maintenance with goats

They like to bite woody plants, do not even stop at thorny undergrowth and can graze leaves standing on their hind legs if necessary - the goat is excellently suited for maintaining biotopes and keeping valuable open areas free.

Healthy udders for healthy goat milk

Dairy goats also suffer from udder inflammation. Unlike cows or dairy sheep, however, no method for assessing udder health is yet available for goats.

Control pasture parasites

Endoparasites are the biggest challenge in grazing ruminants. This is especially true for sheep and goats. Avoiding medication as much as possible and still keeping the animals healthy is a challenge for organic sheep and goat husbandry.

Public benefits of organic agriculture for environment and society

Organic agriculture provides numerous societal services for environmental protection and resource conservation. This is the result of a study by the Thünen Institute with other research partners published in 2019.

Area-based support payments for organic farming

Organic farming is considered particularly sustainable. Its maintenance and significant expansion have been politically sought and financially supported for many years at EU level, in Germany, and in many other EU countries, especially through ...

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