But organic farming is also part of a larger supply chain, which encompasses food processing, distribution and retailing sectors and, ultimately, you. Each link in this supply chain is designed to play an important role in delivering the benefits associated with organic food production across a wide range of areas detailed elsewhere on this website, including:

• Environmental protection
• Animal welfare
• Consumer confidence
• Society and economy

So every time you buy an organic apple from your local supermarket, or choose a wine made from organic grapes from the menu at your favourite restaurant, you can be sure they were produced according to strict rules aimed at respecting the environment and animals.

 

 

Converting from conventional farming to organic farming requires a process that offers very rewarding advantages.   But for the farmer to be in a position to truly reap the benefits, it is necessary to achieve certification.

 

 

To get more information on how to get this certification, one can contact either the Organic Unit within the Agriculture Department:

 

 

Department of Agriculture Organic Farming

Telephone No: (+356) 25904168

Fax no. (+356) 25904199

 

Certification Bodies

 

Certification Officer at MSA: Ing. M. Cassar

 

Malta Standards Authority,

2nd Floor, 'Evans' Building,

Merchants Street,

Valletta.

Tel. No. (+356) 21242420

 

Or

 

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