Principles of organic agriculture as formulated by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
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International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent an IFOAM approved position. Acknowledgements This paper reflects the experience and wealth of expertise of many people in the organic and environmental movements. I would like to thank all those who have commented on the paper and the many authors whose work this paper draws from. In particular I would like to ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: NJAS: Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1573-5214,2212-1307
DOI: 10.1016/s1573-5214(07)80008-x