Organic Production Practices Research Articles

Optimizing crop seeding rates on organic grain farms using on farm precision experimentation

Organic agriculture is often regarded as less damaging to the environment than conventional agriculture, though at the expense of lower yields. Field-specific precision agriculture may benefit organic production practices given the inherent need of organic farmers to understand spatiotemporal variation on large-scale fields. Here the primary research question is whether on-farm precision experimentation (OFPE) can be used as an adaptive management methodology to efficiently maximize farmer net returns using variable cover crop and cash crop seeding rates. Inputs of cash crop seed and previous-year green manure cover crop seed were experimentally varied on five different farms across the Northern Great Plains from 2019 to 2022. Experiments provided data to model the crop yield response, and subsequently net return, in response to input (seeding) rates plus a suite of other spatially explicit data from satellite sources. New, field-specific spatially explicit optimum input rates were generated to maximize net return including temporal variation in economic variables. Inputs were spatially optimized and using simulations it was found that the optimization strategies consistently out-performed other strategies by reducing inputs and increasing yields, particularly for non-tillering crops. By adopting site specific management, the average increase in net return for all fields was $50 ha−1. These results showed that precision agriculture technologies and remote sensing can be utilized to provide organic farmers powerful adaptive management tools with a focus on within-field spatial variability in response to primary input drivers of economic return. Continued OFPE for seeding rate optimization will allow quantification of temporal variability and subsequent probabilistic recommendations.

A MULTINOMIAL APPROACH FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION PRACTICES ADOPTION VIS-À-VIS SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ICT DETERMINANTS

Organic agricultural production practices are generally often regarded environmentally and eco-friendly compared to conventional methods, primarily because they prevent the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers that may have untoward effects on human health and the environment. It lessens the risk of chemical residues in soil and food. Farmers' decision about organic farming practices is important due to several factors mainly the consumer demand for organic products continues to rise, organic farmers often receive premium prices for their produce and potentially enhance their own economic viability. So, the farmers' decision play an imperative role in the adoption and diffusion of organic farming practices. However, these factors and their effects remain untapped for the organic production practices. The study identified the factors affecting farmers’ decision to adopt organic production technology particularly in context of socio-economic and information and communication technologies (ICTs). A sample of 300 respondents were selected by using a purposive random sampling technique from villages of Lahore Pakistan. The outcomes obtained through the multinomial regression technique revealed that literacy level of farmers, access to ICT tools, access to credit, membership in farmers association, contact with food super stores, no use of chemicals, participation of farmers in training programs were influencing the farmers’ adoption decision to adopt organic production practices significantly. Thus, the research recommends that government officials, policy makers, farming community and agribusiness value chain actors should consider these traits when promoting smart agricultural practices to improve the well-being of associated stakeholders. Certainly, initiating awareness campaigns and pilot projects with joint involvement of public and private sectors may be highly effective in educating farming communities. Ultimately, the outcomes of this research work may navigate behavioral and cognitive dynamics to facilitate the adoption of organic production practices within the farming community. Key words: ICT tools, organic production technology, smart agricultural practices, agribusiness value chain, farmers association

Factors affecting consumers’ preferences in purchasing organic vegetables using a theory of planned behavior

Organic food consumption has increased, and health and environmental concerns are becoming particularly crucial for policymakers and individual consumers. Meanwhile, consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable practices for organic food production. This research aims to investigate the impact of sustainability and health values on consumer purchase intention and behaviour in selecting organic vegetables. In so doing, consumers of organic vegetables in East Java, Indonesia were chosen as respondents in this research by using the development of a theory of planned behavior. A structured questionnaire presented in Google form was used to survey 116 research respondents online, and the data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling. The respondents’ determination has been adjusted to the minimum requirement for the amount of data used in the analysis by taking into account the minimum R-squares and power statistics. The results indicate that the value of sustainability and health effects on purchase intention through mediating consumer attitudes. Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control, on the other hand, influence purchasing behaviour by negotiating purchase intention. The findings of this research are expected to strengthen the development of marketing strategies for organically processed products, especially vegetables, to gain potential consumers.

Factors influencing producers decision to adopt organic food production in Uttarakhand, India : An analysis

Understanding what drives farmers to adopt organic practices is crucial in light of the growing demand for organic goods throughout the world, particularly in areas like Uttarakhand, India. Examining what drives farmers in Uttarakhand, India, to switch to organic farming practices is the primary goal of this research. Data was collected from 232 respondents using a convenient sampling technique, and factor analysis was performed using SPSS-25. The results revealed five key factors that contribute to 71.65% of the total variance: Economic incentives, Market demand, Government policies, Knowledge and awareness, and Social and environmental concerns. Based on factor analysis and subsequent regression analysis, it was found that economic incentives and market demand are the two most significant factors influencing producers’ decisions to adopt organic food production practices in Uttarakhand, India. These findings suggest that economic incentives and market demand play key role in promoting the adoption of sustainable and organic agricultural practices in the region. Policymakers and stakeholders can use these insights to develop targeted interventions and policies aimed at promoting organic farming and achieving the goals of sustainable agriculture in the region.

Status and Prospectus of Organic Agriculture in Awalching, Surkhet Nepal

The study on the status and prospects of organic agriculture in Awalching, Surkhet-was carried out in Awalching, Chingad rural Municipality of Surkhet district Nepal to find out the current status and prospects of organic agriculture in the study area. The study covered 130 households and the active working population was age group between 25-50 years. The study showed that 71% respondent were still illiterate, 13% of study area was connected to the main road while 87 % area was untouched with road facilities. About 90 % farmers had no knowledge of organic farming. They were still following organic production practices of their own and only very few 10% knows about organic farming. The study also showed that about 64% farmers were moving towards organic agriculture and 36% were still doing invented in conventional practices with less external input of chemical fertilizers except in Zinger farming. This offers a concept of sustainable practices based on environmental responsibility revealed that the households produce average of 510g of kitchen wastes which were being used to prepare compost manure. Out of 130 farmers, only 3% of them used chemical fertilizers and 2% farmers and 90% of the farmers used chemical pesticides and did use external chemical inputs at all respectively. Majority of the products were organic and they selling their products through different channels. 42% of them were selling their products to wholesalers. Also 40%, 9% and 7% of the farmers were selling their products to contractor, retailer and did not produce surplus respectively. It was further revealed that majority of the income generated by the farmers about 30% was used for health issues and medicine while 28%, 12 % and 18% spent on daily live hood, the child education and miscellaneous expenditure respectively and only about 13% of total income was saved for future use. However positive changes in term of investment on children education, health and striating food security by the farmer was observed. The role of organic agriculture and environmental sustainability has positive relationship with each other. Besides on the yield comparisons, organic practices shows higher organic matter in soil, lower energy consumption, lower use of external inputs, better food quality, and the also potential to address global issues like climate change.

ORGANIC FARMING METHODS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC VEGETABLE

Organic farming is a method of crop production through the natural process instead of using chemical-based pesticides and fertilizers. This study was conducted to identify the organic farming method used in producing organic vegetables in terms of the following: soil cultivation, animal husbandry, natural pesticides, biofertilizers, composting, crop rotation, cover crops, diversified crops, mulching, and seed treatments. Key Informant Interviews and surveys were used in data gathering, and descriptive statistics were used in data analysis. Results revealed that regardless of the farm size (small, medium, large), organic vegetable growers have practiced soil cultivation techniques such as ploughing, digging, furrowing, and hoeing. Other organic vegetable production practices, for instance, homemade organic pesticides, vermicomposting, crop rotation (legume/leafy), cover crops (grass), and mulching (dry leaves, plastic mulch) are commonly practiced among the three farm types. Moreover, only a few farms have practiced animal husbandry and biofertilizer application, while seed pelleting for seed treatment was obviously practiced by large farm types. Majority of the farms have diversified crops like lettuce, cabbage, eggplant, tomato, cauliflower, bitter gourd, cucumber, and herbs. It is noteworthy that success in organic vegetable production is greatly dependent on the timely implementation of effective cultural/production practices which enable growers to minimize, or totally avoid risks, thus to improve crop yield, farmers should focus on optimizing production/cultural practices.

Farmer’s Adoption and Effectiveness of Insect Pests Management Strategies in Organic Tomato Fields

A study was conducted in organic and intensive tomato growing areas located in Manikganj and Narsingdi districts of Dhaka division. A total of 30 organic tomato growers were selected from 5 randomly selected villages of Manikganj and Narsingdi. Data were collected from September 2020 to September 2021. Most frequently used insect pest management strategies by the organic farmers under the study areas were; T0=Untreated control (Used resistant varieties only), T1=Pheromone trap (Plastic pot), T2=Sticky trap+ Neem leaf powder @ 1kg/10L of water at 7 days interval, T3=Bait trap+ Neem leaf powder @ 1kg/10L of water at 7 days interval, T4=Light trap+ Mahogany seed powder @ 20gm/L of water at 7 days interval and T5= Pheromone trap + Trichogramma evanescens (100 points ha-1 at 500 wasps per point). For the untreated control of tomato fruit borer, T1=Pheromone trap (Plastic pot) was the most frequently used (52.67%) in the study area whereas T5= Pheromone trap + Trichogramma evanescens (16.67%) was used by the least number of organic farmers besides untreated control T0 (8.67%). The highest benefit cost ratio was 1.51 recorded from the treatment T5= Pheromone trap + Trichogramma evanescens, lowest benefit cost ratio was 1.30 recorded for tomato production from the untreated control treatment T0. Due to reduced operating costs, the benefit-cost ratio for producing organic tomato was comparable to and close to that of growing high yielding tomato using inorganic methods. The difference between the BCR of organic tomato production procedures and inorganic tomato production practices was eventually eliminated by high market price and rising demand of organic produces.

Organic Production of Snap Bean in Bulgaria: Pests and Diseases Incidence and Control, Soil Fertility and Yield

Among factors affecting snap bean production in organic growing systems, pests and diseases are of paramount importance. The current study was aimed to determine the impact of organic production practices on snap bean pests and diseases infestation, soil fertility and yield. Five treatments of plants during the whole growing season with a Bordeaux mixture at a dose of 3000 g/ha, provided more than 50 percent protective effect against the development of the bacterial blight Xanthomonas axanopodis pv. phaseoli and anthracnose Colletotrichum lindemuthianum. In organic fields, commercial bioproducts containing pyrethrins or entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana can be successfully applied to control the black bean aphid (Aphis fabae Scop.). To limit the attack of bean weevil (Acanthoscelides obtectus Say), phytopesticide containing pyrethrins can also be used. Against the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch.), products containing the active ingredient azadirachtin were seen to be effective five days after treatment. Soil amendment with vermicompost at a dose of 2850 L/ha slightly increased the amounts of water-soluble nutrients; however, soil remained nutrient deficient across the growing season. Among the tested Bulgarian varieties, Evros possessed higher yield, and appear to be suitable for organic system than the Tangra variety.

Organic Rice Production Practices: Effects on Grain End-Use Quality, Healthfulness, and Safety.

Demand for rice labeled as organic is growing globally. Consumers state that foods labeled as organic are nutritionally superior and safer than their conventionally produced equivalent. The research question for this systematic review is as follows: is there a difference between the effects of sustainable agriculture and conventional farming methods on rice grain end-use quality, healthfulness, and safety? The studies (n = 23) examined for this review suggest that organic production practices don't influence most end-use quality (e.g., chalk, milling yield, pasting properties) and healthfulness (e.g., gamma-oryzanol fraction and tocols) traits studied, or if it does, it will be to a small degree. If differences in end-use quality traits are found, they will be associated with grain protein content, which varies along with the dose of nitrogen applied during rice growth. We conclude that the studies evaluated in this review found that organically produced rice grain was less likely to contain residues of the pesticides (e.g., organochlorine) examined in the study than the rice is grown using conventional methods. There was some evidence that organically grown rice is more likely to be contaminated with mycotoxin-producing fungi and some mycotoxins. Common shortcomings of the studies were that they were poorly designed, with limited to no details of the cultural management practices used to grow the rice studied, the length of time fields was under organic management not stated, cultivars were not named, and the data wasn't analyzed statistically.

Why do Farmers in Nyaruguru District Adopt Organic Coffee Production Methods?

Purpose: Nyaruguru is the most southerly district in Rwanda, lying between the cities of Butare and Cyangugu and along the Burundian border. It is mountainous, containing part of the montane forest of Nyungwe, one of Rwanda's most popular tourist destinations. Innovation and adoption of new technologies in agriculture is one of the keys that should reduce poverty in that area. The aim of this study is to analyse the factors influencing farmer’s adoption of organic coffee production practices in Rwanda. Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional survey design and a multi-stage sampling technique to select a sample for this study. However, a total sample size of 150 respondents was used. The functional form of the stochastic frontier production (or cost) model employed for this study is the Cobb-Douglas (C-D) functional form. In the analysis, descriptive statistics and a Tobit model were used with the help of STATA. Findings: The study found out that appropriate seeds and planting material is one of the most important factors in production. The findings of logit regression analysis also indicated that four factors such as education level, land size, farming experience, gender and enhanced soil fertility had positive and significant influence on adoption of organic coffee production practices. The demand for organic products creates new export opportunities. The market returns from organic agriculture can potentially contribute to local food security by increasing family incomes. Conclusion: The study conclude that the most common constraints to adoption of organic coffee production practices were lack stable and reliable market, high cost of inputs, lack of extension services, and inadequate capital. Recommendations: The study recommended that efforts aiming at promoting organic coffee production practices among smallholder’s farmers should focus on enhancement of farmer-awareness, provision of training and technical advice on organic farming practices. This can be achieved through agricultural extension services and developing information networks among farmers. Also, the government should strive to improve extension services through field visit and strive to stabilize coffee markets.

Adoption of organic pepper production practices among smallholder farmers in Rwanda- A case study of Bugesera district.

Adoption of organic pepper production practices among smallholder farmers in Rwanda- A case study of Bugesera district.

A Review: Gaseous Interventions for Listeria monocytogenes Control in Fresh Apple Cold Storage.

Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) causes an estimated 1600 foodborne illnesses and 260 deaths annually in the U.S. These outbreaks are a major concern for the apple industry since fresh produce cannot be treated with thermal technologies for pathogen control before human consumption. Recent caramel apple outbreaks indicate that the current non-thermal sanitizing protocol may not be sufficient for pathogen decontamination. Federal regulations provide guidance to apple processors on sanitizer residue limits, organic production, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs). However, optimal methods to control L. monocytogenes on fresh apples still need to be determined. This review discusses L. monocytogenes outbreaks associated with caramel apples and the pathogen’s persistence in the environment. In addition, this review identifies and analyzes possible sources of contaminant for apples during cold storage and packing. Gaseous interventions are evaluated for their feasibility for L. monocytogenes decontamination on apples. For example, apple cold storage, which requires waterless interventions, may benefit from gaseous antimicrobials like chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and ozone (O3). In order to reduce the contamination risk during cold storage, significant research is still needed to develop effective methods to reduce microbial loads on fresh apples. This requires commercial-scale validation of gaseous interventions and intervention integration to the current existing apple cold storage. Additionally, the impact of the interventions on final apple quality should be taken into consideration. Therefore, this review intends to provide the apple industry suggestions to minimize the contamination risk of L. monocytogenes during cold storage and hence prevent outbreaks and reduce economic losses.

Phenolic bioactive-linked antioxidant and anti-hyperglycemic functionalities of blackberry cultivars grown under organic and conventional production practices

ISHS VIII International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables - FAVHEALTH 2021 Phenolic bioactive-linked antioxidant and anti-hyperglycemic functionalities of blackberry cultivars grown under organic and conventional production practices

Organic Corn Production Practices and Profitability in the Eastern U.S. Corn Belt

Efforts to assess and improve the sustainability performance of the growing organic farming sector depend on an accurate understanding of farm structure and management practices. To contribute to the dearth of literature in this area, we conducted a survey of over 850 certified organic corn growers in four states (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) in the spring of 2018. Findings show that most organic corn growers in this region had diversified livestock operations (mostly dairy) on relatively small farms (10–100 ha), which contrasts with trends of specialization and growth in farm size. More than half were dairy farmers, and nearly two-thirds farmed with horses (likely Amish). Soil fertility and health were managed by the use of manure, cover crops, forages, and a variety of other soil amendments. Organic corn growers relied heavily on moldboard plow tillage. All producers had positive net returns to labor and management in 2017, though net returns varied widely across operations. The results have implications for assessing the sustainability of organic farming systems, and for designing scientific research and extension/outreach programs to ensure they address the needs of the diverse organic farming population in this region.

Soil N2O emission from organic and conventional cotton farming in Northern Tanzania

The effort to increase the sustainable supply of food and fibre is challenged by the potential for increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from farming systems with intensified production systems. This study aimed at quantifying soil N2O emissions from smallholder organic and conventional cotton production practices in a semi-arid area, Meatu, Northern Tanzania. Field experiments were conducted to quantify N2O emissions under (i) current practices with organic (3 Mg ha−1 farmyard manure (FYM)) and conventional (30 kg mineral N ha−1) cultivation; (ii) a high input practice with organic (5 Mg ha−1 FYM) and conventional (60 kg mineral N ha−1) cultivation; and (iii) an integrated practice with organic (3 Mg FYM + legume intercropping) and conventional (30 kg N + 3 Mg ha−1 FYM) cultivation. In both organic and conventional farming, control treatments with no fertilizer application were included. The study was performed over two growing seasons, where season 1 was rather wet and season 2 was rather dry. Static chambers were used for in-situ measurement of N2O emission from soil. The current organic and conventional cotton farming practices did not differ (P > 0.05) in cumulative area-scaled and yield-scaled N2O emissions. High input conventional cotton showed higher area scaled N2O emissions than organic cotton during the wetter season, but not during the drier season. The inorganic fertilizer + FYM combination did not differ (P > 0.05) in area- and yield-scaled N2O emissions from conventional practice. Intercropping cotton and legumes did not affect (P > 0.05) N2O emission compared to 3 Mg FYM ha−1. The emission factors for both conventional and organic systems were generally above 1% in the dry season 2, but below 1% in the wetter season 1. The use of organic and inorganic fertilizers at rates up to 60 kg N ha−1, FYM-inorganic fertilizer combination, and cotton-legume intercropping increased yields, while N2O emissions stayed low, in particular with use of mineral fertilizers.

Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli between conventional and organic broiler flocks

Antimicrobial resistance ( AMR ) is a growing concern for human and animal health. Public awareness of these issues has contributed to increased demand for organic food. In poultry production, there are 3 major production types: no antibiotic ever, organic, and conventional. Organics have been considered safer alternatives that carry fewer antibiotic-resistant bacteria and have less incidence of stable resistance. In this study, we examined the impact of organic and conventional production practices on the resistance patterns of the intestinal microbiome of chickens. Culture and sensitivity analysis performed on the cecal contents were compared between organic and conventionally grown chickens from identical parent stock collected in July and September. The results demonstrated that Escherichia coli isolated from conventionally produced chickens were significantly more resistant to neomycin ( P -value <0.0002) and tetracycline ( P -value = 0.0000) when compared with organically produced chickens in the July collection samples. However, there was no significant difference observed between groups in the September samples. These data demonstrate that AMR patterns of E. coli can differ significantly between organic and conventional chickens in the samples, but AMR pattern among E. coli isolates may not be consistent.

Evaluation of organic acidifiers as a corrective measure for high bicarbonate concentrations in organic tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) float bed systems

Interest in the production of USDA-certified organic tobacco continues to increase. Limited research exists that focuses on organic production practices specific to tobacco. Float beds, a semi-hydroponic system, are commonly used to germinate seed and produce healthy transplants. High bicarbonate concentrations in the float bed solution are a common issue and can greatly affect seedling health. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate OMRI-certified acidifier treatments for their effects on float bed media and solution nutrient status and plant health. Treatments included acetic acid, liquid citric acid, granular citric acid, a sulfuric acid conventional check, and stagnant and aerated controls. Miniature float beds were constructed to which the acidifier treatments were applied, each containing a single 288-cell tray and fertilized with seabird guano. The aerator treatment was the only one to consistently maintain bicarbonate levels below the recommended 100 mg L−1. Aeration also created an environment that favored high nitrate and low ammonium concentrations compared to all other treatments. Dissolved oxygen remained at or above 6 mg L−1 with aeration, while the remaining five treatments resulted in concentrations below 4 mg L−1. No significant differences were found among the acidifier treatments for percent of usable transplants produced. Media selection may play a role in buffering the extreme bicarbonate concentrations, as the pH in the media tended to be lower than the more alkaline solution. The use of an aerator proved to be an effective means to manage high bicarbonate and appears to promote higher rates of nitrification of the organic fertilizer source material.

Black Plastic Tarps Advance Organic Reduced Tillage I: Impact on Soils, Weed Seed Survival, and Crop Residue

Intensive tillage degrades soil structure, decreases soil organic matter, and can cause soil compaction and erosion over time. Organic vegetable farmers are often dependent on tillage to incorporate crop residue, control weeds, and prepare seedbeds. Black, impermeable, polyethylene tarps applied on the soil surface and removed at planting can help suppress weeds before planting and reduce farmers’ reliance on tillage. However, little is known about how black tarps affect planting conditions and how they can be used to advance reduced tillage production systems. This study investigated the effects of tarp use and tarp duration on the soil environment, surface cover crop residue, and weed suppression to assess the efficacy of using tarps to improve reduced- and no-till practices for organic vegetable production. Experiments were conducted at three sites in the northeastern United States (Freeville, NY; Riverhead, NY; and Monmouth, ME) for 2 years. Following the termination of an oat cover crop, tarps were applied over untilled soils and left in place for four time periods: untarped (control), 3 to 5 weeks (short), 6 to 8 weeks (mid), and 10 or more weeks (long) before two removal dates. Soil moisture and temperature, cover crop residue, soil inorganic nitrogen, weed seed survival, and weed percent cover were measured after tarp removal. Soil moisture and temperature were generally higher under tarps at the time of removal compared with untarped areas at 10% to 55% and 1 to 3 °C, respectively, but the effects were inconsistent. Tarps significantly increased soil nitrate concentrations by 2-times to 21-times with longer tarp durations, resulting in higher concentrations compared with untarped controls. Tarps did not affect the amount of soil covered by cover crop residue and had no consistent effects on weed seed survival of Amaranthus powellii S. Wats. or Chenopodium album L., two common annual weed species in the Northeast. Tarping for at least 3 weeks reduced the weed percent cover by 95% to 100% at the time of removal. Increasing tarp duration beyond 3 weeks did not affect any measures except soil nitrate concentrations. These results indicate that tarps can facilitate the use of reduced-till and no-till practices for organic vegetables by creating a nutrient-rich and moist soil environment free of emerged weeds before planting without soil disturbance.

The future of environmental sustainability labelling on food products

The future of environmental sustainability labelling on food products

PROSPECTS FOR THE MARKETING DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC PRODUCTS MARKET IN UKRAINE TAKING INTO ACCOUNT WORLD TRENDS

The article deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of the organic market development in Ukraine in view of the retrospective dynamics and current trends of the world and domestic markets. In particular, the author has thoroughly investigated the significant potential in organic farming due to the presence in Ukraine of almost 50 % of the world's black earth reserves. The necessity to use the principles of organic farming is substantiated, especially in the context of compensation for the exhaustion of land resources in Ukraine due to the intensification of agriculture, since the use of organic fertilizers gradually increases the content of humus in the soil, and therefore increases its productivity. In addition, the main reasons for the lack of implementation pace of organic production principles and practices, including low market solvency, are analyzed, with only 20 % of domestic organic production remaining in the domestic market and most of it being exported. Studies of global and local organic markets were conducted to identify specific traits, dynamics and attempts to predict the development of key parameters in different regional markets in order to determine Ukraine's place and prospects in this market. The market conditions of organic products on the world, European and Ukrainian markets are analyzed. The features of the assortment, the distribution between the regions, the dynamics peculiarities of development in different regions of the world and Ukraine are highlighted. In the course of the study the analysis technique of dynamics series and retrospective analysis were used. The conducted analysis of the world and European markets for organic agricultural products shows the significant dynamics and realization prospects of a wide range of products in these markets. Due to the fact that Ukraine has low logistical costs for the potential export of products to the European market and low cost of organic products due to low labor costs, as well as the potential of land resources, we consider that the export of organic products to the European market is promising. The analysis of the internal market for organic products shows little dynamics due to low purchasing power. Therefore, the development of the domestic organic agricultural sector is seen in the study of the foreign market and export orientation. The results of the study are of practical value to producers and other participants in the Ukrainian organic market for forming their own production program, adjusting the production orientation and the range of products produced. Keywords: organic market, organic production, organic agriculture, world market, marketing research, conjuncture, export, import.