Organic terminology

Agroecology is a key strategy for transition to sustainable agricultural practices.

Agroecology is an innovative but not new approach to farming that has been found in the scientific literature since 1920s, and today it is practised by a lot of family and small farms.

Acording to FAO definition, agroecology is an integrated approach which simultaneously applies ecological and social principles to food production and agricultural systems, optimising the interactions between plants, animals, people and the environment, taking into account the social aspects necessary for a sustainable and equitable food system.

is an area of organic production related to rearing, keeping and cultivation of aquatic organisms in compliance with organic regulation.

Organic aquaculture is a relatively new area of organic production. Given the growing consumer interest in organic acquaculture products, the number of aquaculture facilities, as well as experience, technical knowledge and improvement of organic acquaculture are expected to grow.

is an organic production associated with keeping and breeding of bees for production of animal products in compliance with organic regulation.

The siting of the organic apiaries shall be such that, within a radius of 3 km from the apiary site, nectar and pollen sources consist essentially of organically produced crops or/and spontaneous vegetation or crops that have not been treated with substances prohibited in organic farming.

In organic beekeeping it is important to take care of health and feeding of bees, and hives shall be made of natural materials.

Biological diversity is the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems (UN Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992).

Organic agriculture protects and enhances biodiversity. In particular, organic fields are home to 30% more insect and pollinator species and 150% more plant species.

an enterprise, institution, organisation or their separated unit, entitled to carry out certification of organic production and/or circulation of organic products and listed іn the Register of Certification Bodies. (Law of Ukraine «On the Main Principles and Requirements towards Organic Production, Circulation and Labelling of Organic Products» – non official translation)

is a change in climate that is caused, directly or indirectly, by human activities that cause changes in the composition of the atmosphere globally and changes in natural climate variability.

Organic agriculture helps to mitigate climate changes, supports farmers’ adaptation to climate change, creates resilient farming systems while protecting and improving biodiversity.

In particular, organic agriculture contributes to reducton in GHG emmision by prohibiting the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides and contributes to carbon sequestration and absorption. Read more in the infographic.

is an integrated approach which helps to focus the actions for transforming and reorienting agricultural systems to effectively support development and food security in the face of climate change.

The main goals include sustainable increase in agricultural productivity and profitability, adaptation to and increasing resilience to climate change, and reducing and/or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions where possible.

the transition from non-organic to organic production, during which the operator complies with legal requirements in the sphere of organic production, circulation and labelling of organic products. (Law of Ukraine «On the Main Principles and Requirements towards Organic Production, Circulation and Labelling of Organic Products» – non official translation)