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Overview of Organic Farming in Tasmania
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Poster - Organic Management of Organic Apples

Organic Farming

cherry tomatoesOrganic farms can be found statewide with enterprises ranging through all agricultural sectors. Although there are approximately a dozen large businesses, the majority of organic farms remain small-scale operations. Organic farming is expanding in all sectors and Government and Industry are working together to support all level of operations in this unique sector. The normal conversion period from conventional to organic farming is three years.

Overview of Organic Farming in Tasmania
Organic farms can be found Statewide and are involved in varying enterprises from wine to sheep's cheese.
Information about Certification and Contacts
There are a number of organic certifying bodies operating under the National Standards for Organic & Bio-Dynamic Produce. Four have members in Tasman...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A list of the most frequently asked questions related to organic farming.
Poster - Organic Management of Organic Apples
This poster provides a calendar of an integrated pest management activites for the production of organic apples in Tasmania.

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For further information:

  Rebecca Williams
  Graduate Project Officer
  13 St Johns Avenue NEW TOWN TAS 7008
  Phone: 03 6233 6812
  Fax: 03 6228 5123
  Email: Rebecca.Williams@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Department switchboard:  1300 368 550 (local call cost within Australia)


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