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B. Hasler, T. Dalgaard, N. Elmegaard, T. Heidmann, V. Langer, L. Mogensen & P.Odderskær

Abstract

Ecological and economic effects of conversion to organic agriculture in Denmark: an interdisciplinary system simulation analysis at local scale B. ~asler'? T. ~ a l ~ a a r d ~ , N. lrne~aard', T. ~eidmann', V. ~ a n ~ e r ~ , L. ~ o ~ e n s e n ~ & ~.~dderskaer' '~ational Environmental Research Institute, Denmark 2 Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark 3 Agricultural and Veterinary University, Denmark Abstract Conversion from conventional to organic farming is anticipated to provide better environmental quality in agricultural areas compared to conventional farming, e.g. better conditions for the wild flora and fauna and better utilisation of nutrients in the farrning system. However, these positive effects depend on production methods before and after conversion, and which farm types convert to what type of organic production. Furthermore, the natural conditions in the area are important, e.g. soil type and hydrologic conditions. An interdisciplinary, ecological and economic an

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