Involving stakeholders in prioritizing public research funds for organic agriculture (Danish white paper)

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Michael StevnsHead of Programme CommitteeICROFS

Organic farming and development in China

http://www.icrofs.org/pdf/synthesis_08.pdf

• 6% of agricultural land

• 9% of milking cows

• 10% of vegetables

• 17% of hens

• 0,1% of broilers

• 0,3% of pigs

Government policies:

Combination of support for

• Market development

• Conversion of farms

Organic agriculture in Denmark

Share of Organic sales in Denmark, 1990-2007;Percent of total retail value of food

Organic market share

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Organic market improved in Denmark in 2008: Increase in retail value of organic products: 29%Increase in sales volumes: 11%

http://www.ecoweb.dk/

Development of sales in kilo (kg) and Danish kroner (DKK)

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Opportunities and barriers for a market based growth in production, processing and sale of organic products

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More details in english:

Whitepaper

Newsletter

www.icrofs.org

”What are the main challenges to overcome for a further development of the organic sector?”

• Stakeholder workshops with farmers, advisors, researchers, policy makers

• Web site for discussion

• Scenario work

• Scenario game with 100 ”actors” from the organic sector

Process of stakeholder involvement

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Knowledge Synthesis (White Paper)

White paper

Secretariat&

Steering committee

Stakeholderworkshops

Technical background

papers

Scenarios Open web-site

Total process: 14 months

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Presentations from workshops

Background chapters Scenarios Discussions Minutes from

Steering Committee

An open access web-site was established

• Farmers

• Advisors

• Processors

• Retailers

• Consumers

• Investors/banks

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Stakeholders involved

• Researchers

• Public servants

• Politicians

• Organisation's and NGO's

• Animal welfare

• Journalists

Scenario play with 88 participants representing:

Scenarios for Danish organicagriculture in 2020

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1990

Gulf War, John Major,

Reunification of Germany

2008

Beijing, Globalization,

Obama, Climate

Scenario game about Danish organic agriculture sector in 2020

Test menues

Intro

4x Global

4x Regional

Synthesis

Background chapters

Comments from Minister

Debate with members of parliament and stakeholders

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White paper presented in the Danish parliament

Dialogue with ministry

Success in supporting the organic sector

Main challenges for the future development

Knowledge gaps and research needs

Other initiatives needed

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Synthesis was debated in Danish Council for Organic Food and Agriculture

Recent developments in Danish gvmt: June 2009: New plan for ”Green Growth”

Increased support for a market based development of organic agriculture

•Ambition: 15% organic land in 2020

•Support for conversion and area support for 18,000 ha extra per year (app. 10%)

•Support to ”conversion check” and farmer groups

•Marketing support

•New research programme in OA and support for innovation and demonstration (still to be funded…)

The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (I)

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I. The value based market is growing

The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (II)

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II. Interest from retail stimulates innovation and product development

The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (III)

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III. Organic farms have better economy

The four favourable conditions for the Organic sector in Denmark (IV)

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IV. There is land for more organic in Denmark (can be 4x higher)

Important strategic efforts for the future of the organic sector

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1. Strengthening the positive dynamics in processing and sale

2. Organic intensification – conversion lags behind demand3. Maintain and strengthen consumer trust4. The organic society should develop their brand 5. Create synergy between organics and society

• Primary production

• Processing

• Market and consumers

• Societal perspectives

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Research is needed in important strategic areas

Themes in next DK research program:•Growth (production and consumption)•Trust (integrity)•Robust systems (resilience)