Organic horticulture: strategic opportunities in Western Australia

Authors

Steven McCoy

Files

Publication Date

6-2004

Series Number

4622

Abstract

This report considers the potential to develop organic horticulture in WA. The study examines key factors limiting industry scale and scope and identifies preferred soil types, regional locations, prospective crops and potential scale where organic production may offer comparative economic advantage.

Number of Pages

24

ISSN

1448-0352

Keywords

Horticulture, Production possibilities, Economic analysis, Soil types, Organic farming, Water resources, Nitrogen, Nutrients

Disciplines

Horticulture | Other Plant Sciences

Recommended Citation

McCoy, S. (2004), Organic horticulture: strategic opportunities in Western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4622.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/92