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| 2009-02-12 |  | | | At the BioFach Congress, a number of representatives from Danish organic agricultural production will present examples of the knowledge and experience that have helped win Denmark the title “Organic Country of the Year 2009”.
Research results regarding organic food quality and health
- At this workshop, leading researchers will present and discuss their latest findings on the influence of organic food on health. The workshop discussion will involve a high degree of audience participation.
What can be done at state level to support organic farming and the organic market?
- The Danish Food Minister Eva Kjer Hansen and director and lobbyist Paul Holmbeck from Organic Denmark will take a closer look at how Danish policy to date has supported organic production and can support it in the future.
Organic market success through collaboration with the retail sector
- With a 5% market share, Denmark has one of the best developed organic markets in the world. This seminar explains the unique Danish success of organic products in the retail sector.
Copenhagen - the organic city
- Copenhageners have embraced organic produce and an increasing number of private and public canteens are turning to organic food. This seminar focuses on how Copenhagen as a city can lead the way in creating an attractive market for organic companies and farmers.
Can organic farming neutralise the effects of climate change?
- This workshop will focus on the questions:
• Does organic production produce less fossil fuel and emit fewer greenhouse gasses per kg of food? and
• Which products and manufacturers produce the fewest greenhouse gas emissions?
Improving food security in developing countries
- Based on a review of the existing research and practical case examples, this seminar will examine the potential of organic production to improve food security among the world’s poorest people.
Find out more about the Danish congress contribution here |  | |
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