How to become an organic farmer France
The European Union Regulation
Crop Production Seeds and plants must be certified by EU organic food label No GMO The fertility and the activity of the ground must be maintained or increased by crop rotation, green manure, recycling, or composting Only fertilizers which are not coming from cattle industry are allowed
Livestock Animals must have been born in the farm or come from an other organic farm Enclosed breeding is forbidden The choice of species must be adapted to the local environment Force feeding is forbidden Young animals must be fed with maternal or natural milk Animals must have access to the air, the light and the living space to move freely No GMO food
France Regulation
Crop Production Substances of chemical synthesis are forbidden Vegetables and fruits must be mature to be picked up Biological controls with a large spectrum of activity and an uncontrollable extension are forbidden The composting of fertilizers is compulsory before use
Livestock Farm The time of transport of the cattle is limited at 6 hours Dehorning is forbidden Must be far from high-risk areas of contamination and big roads Renewables energy are favored