Advantages and Disadvantages with Conversion to Ecological Farming; Finnish Sociey of Science and Letters.

Time: 2006, Budget 12,000 euro

The purpose of the study was to determine the economic and ecological benefits of ecological agriculture in relation to conventional agriculture. Especial emphasis is laid on productivity and efficiency. The study tried to bring in new knowledge about productivity and efficiency and its importance for the environment in Finland . The information has importance for the planning of agricultural and environmental policy in Finland .

Researchers: Stefan Bäckman, Veronika Krumalova

Project Responsible: John Sumelius


Publications:

1. 2006 Bäckman, S. Krumalova, V. and Sumelius, J. Farm productivity comparison of book-keeping farms in finland 1998-2001. Manuscript 2. 2006 Bäckman, S.and Sumelius, J. Determinants of Technical Efficiency on Finnish Farms 1998-2001, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development 8/2005.