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organic farming

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agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary

agriculture

crop and livestock production

organic farming

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Description

Principles, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection and ecological balance.

Alternative Labels

farming ecologically

farming organically

principles of ecological agriculture

principles of organic farming

regulations of ecological agriculture

regulations of organic farming

types of ecological agriculture

types of organic farming

typology of ecological agriculture

typology of organic farming

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knowledge

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sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)