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Economic development strategy based on the valorisation of the Perfume, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants sector (PPAM)

Analysis of the market structure and market share of organic products within the out-of-home catering sector in Germany

To date, there has been a lack of reliable data on the significance of organic products in out-of-home catering in Germany. The project aims to address this knowledge gap by developing a method to regularly capture the monetary value of organic food in the out-of-home catering (OHC) sector.

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The economic importance of direct sales (in organic production) WiBiDi

Direct sales are an important trade sector in Germany. Around 2,45 billion euros is spent each year on weekly markets and directly from farmers alone. However, there is yet no scientific data on the importance of direct marketing of organic products for both farmers and the national economy. The main aim of this project is therefore to evaluate the national and regional economic importance of direct marketing of organic products in Germany, and to elaborate a method which allows regular updates in statistical data. Simultaneously, the collected data should enable to develop economic indicators of marketing channels such as market stalls, vending machines or mail order.

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Protecting Drinking Water Through Organic Farming in Central Bavaria

Development of regional organic supply chains for the preventive protection of groundwater in the Upper Palatinate Jura (Central Bavaria) and surrounding areas

The association of eleven water suppliers in the Upper Palatinate Jura region wants to promote organic farming to ensure water quality in their watershed.  To achieve this, regional organic supply chains must be created or strengthened while working in synergy with the four organic model regions located within the catchment area. The pilot project, unique in Bavaria, is funded by the Rural Development Office (Amt für ländliche Entwicklung).

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