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21/11/2008 12:11:41

Organic farming benefits highlighted



Sales of organic food products in Denmark have almost doubled within the past four years. It’s anticipated prior to 2013 sales will double again and then double that again before the year 2020.

This rapidly increasing demand coupled with potentially much higher returns provides significant incentive for larger numbers of Danish producers to make the switch to organic farming.




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