System dynamics model for policy scenarios of organic farming development

Rozman, Črtomir; Pažek, Karmen; Prišenk, Jernej; Škraba, Andrej; Kljajić, Miroljub

doi:10.2478/v10051-012-0016-2

Abstract

This paper presents the system dynamics model of organic farming development in order to support decision making. The model seeks answers to strategic questions related to the level of organically utilized area, levels of production and crop selection in a long-term dynamic context. The model will be used for simulation of different policy scenarios for organic farming and their impact on economic and environmental parameters of organic production at an aggregate level. Using the model, several policy scenarios were performed.

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