1st Annual Report
1ST Organic Report - March 2004
Full text of
Annual Report
The 1st Organic Annual Report was published on 30th
March 2004. The Report charts the progress made in
implementing the commitments made in the Organic Action
Plan of 2003.
The Annual Report 2004 contains updates on:
- The revised Organic Aid Scheme:the new scheme
opened for applications on 1st May 2004. The revised
scheme offers greater and more sustained support for
organic farmers and crofters planning to convert to
organic production. The proposals were subject to a
consultation exercise in 2003 and have been developed
in conjunction with the Organic Stakeholders' Working
Group.
- Organic Research: a scoping study has been
commissioned to identify key research gaps in the
organic sector. A study into market penetration shall
deliver a snapshot of the Scottish organic market and
the market share of Scottish organic produce.
- Organic Standards: an update of the Scottish
Executive's contribution to the Compendium of UK
Organic Standards and the creation of the Advisory
Committee on Organic Standards.
- Healthy Eating: the role organics can play in
securing a healthier and more nutritious future for
Scotland.
- Marketing: the role of marketing grants and
opportunities for public procurement.
- Organic Aquaculture: developments in aquaculture
over the last 12 months.
To see the News Release which announced the launch of
the Annual Report and the statements of support made by
organic stakeholders please follow the link below:
Annual
Report news release (30 March 2004)