Sustainable Agriculture Based on Integrated and Organic Guidelines: Understanding Terms

Abstract

This paper presents and reviews agricultural terminology to gain a better understanding of the terms. The authors examine such phrases as sustainable agriculture, sustainable animal production, good agricultural practice, integrated crop management, ecological agriculture, biological agriculture, organic agriculture, permaculture and peaceful agriculture. In addition, they discuss possibilities for the further development of environmental measures by categorizing them into‘Brussels' and‘non-Brussels’. Finally, the authors raise questions about the new challenges that have arisen through data analysis and practical experiences during the establishment of organic and integrated agriculture in Slovenia.