Policy recommendations to reduce inputs like copper, antibiotics and introduce new nutrient sources

The RELACS project developed and researched alternatives to contentious inputs in organic crop production, think about copper and mineral oils, nutrient inputs, and in livestock production, for example anthelmintics, antibiotics and vitamins. 

Organic farming has always been an incubator of innovation. Of course, organic farmers cannot change the farming system by themselves. The rules and regulations in which they operate should allow them to realise this.  

So, the RELACS project developed roadmaps for policymakers and the sector with measures that could realise implementation of these alternatives in practice. Read the fact sheets: 
 
Reduction of copper and mineral oils 

• Phasing-in new nutrient sources  
• Reduction of antibiotics, anthelmintics and vitamins in livestock production  

Of course, in the RELACS project, we produced many other documents to help reducing inputs in organic farming. These are targeted at practitioners, scientists, EU policymakers and the interested public:  

• 3 roadmaps for European policymakers  
• 29 scientific publications for scientists  
• 20 practical guidelines for farmers and practitioners  
• 20 deliverables and reports  
• 8 news stories 
• And several videos summarising RELACS’ results  

Visit the RELACS website to learn more and read up on the project’s deliverables.