Organic Agriculture involves a production management system based on the ecological principles of nutrient cycling, biotic regulation of pests and biodiversity. Organic Agriculture excludes the use of synthetic inputs, such as synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Organic foods set the standard for top quality freshness, texture, flavour, and variety. Premium prices for certified Organic products drive the immediate economic benefits of Organic Agriculture. Long-term benefits to human and environmental health are also derived through these practices.

Increased consumer awareness of food safety issues and environmental concerns has contributed to the growth in Organic Agriculture over the last few years. Although it only represented around 3 % of the total EU’s utilised agricultural area in 2000, Organic Agriculture has in fact developed into one of the most dynamic agricultural sectors in the European Union. The Organic Agriculture sector grew by about 25 % a year between 1993 and 1998 and, since 1998, is estimated to have grown by around 30 % a year. Organic Agriculture has become one of the fastest growing segments of world agriculture.

Approximately 31 million hectares (75 million acres) worldwide are now grown organically. Organic agriculture is developing rapidly and is now practiced in more than 120 countries of the world. Its share of agricultural land and farms continues to grow in many countries.

By the year 2010, the world Organic market size is projected at $46 billion in the EU, $45 billion in the US and $11 billion in Japan. In the US, Organic food sales are expected to reach $20 billion by 2005 as per the study carried out by the National Marketing and Organic Trade Association, USA.

abt consulting undertakes comprehensive consultancy services for Organic Agriculture projects. This includes Site Selection to Turnkey projects for Greenfield projects; Project re-engineering and production management for existing projects. Our expertise ranges from extensive systems (for large green areas) to intensive controlled systems (for sterile and arid areas), according to the site specificity and project concept.