Organic farming
The organic industry is rapidly becoming a significant player in the global agricultural production scene. With estimated annual growth of up to 30% per year, the industry is fast moving away from its “niche” industry status and into the mainstream agriculture. NSW DPI supports the industry in its growth and development, through providing expert advice and support.
NSW has an organic industry that consists of over 310 accredited producers, with a farm gate value of over $28 million. The key organic products are fruit, vegetables, dairy, rice, wool, sheepmeat, beef, wine and herbs.
Organic farming
- Advisory services
- On-farm storage of organic grain
204.6 kb - Organic asparagus production 339.3 kb
- Organic certified production with bees
- Organic farming: huge potential for producers
- Organic fruit production
- Organic livestock production and marketing
- Organic macadamia growing
- Organic materials in horticulture - their safe use
- Organic processing tomato production 274.2 kb
- Organic pumpkin production 282.2 kb
- Organic vegetable production - managing pests and diseases
- Organic vegetable production - planning
- Organic vegetable production - soil management and crop establishment
- Organics for wheat, sheep and beef farmers
- Use of vaccinations and other veterinary treatments in organic livestock farming
Certification
- Biological farmers of Australia certification
- National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia
Bookshop
- Organic farming - an introduction
- Organic farming - livestock
- Organic farming - soils, crops, fruit and vegetables
Research
Current research projects
Advisory services
Related web links
- RIRDC
Organic Systems
Organic News is a regular newsletter that presents research results, field day reports, upcoming events and other information relevant to organic agriculture.