Organic husbandry in Greece with special emphasis in the Prefecture of Xanthi (NE Greece)

This article presents some information on organic husbandry in Greece. Specifically, information is given on the rules appled for organic husbandry, the current system of inspection and certification as well as the actions to integrate a traditional farm on it. It also presents data on organic husbandry in Greece in general and particularly in the prefecture of Xanthi. Finally, the problems that probably caused the decline of organic husbandry in the county are discussed and suggestions are given for reversing the current negative trend.