Sustainable Agriculture

Agriculture is a major user of land and water resources and has significant environmental impacts. OECD work aims at identifying effective and efficient policy practices and market approaches supported by indicators of environmental performance and analysis of policy issues.

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OECD Agriculture Ministerial Meeting

from 25-Feb-2010 to 26-Feb-2010

Ministers from OECD member countries and key emerging economies will meet in Paris on 25-26 February to identify action in response to challenges and opportunities facing the food and agriculture sector, such as food security, sustainable development, climate change and water use.

Water pollution found to exceed drinking-standard limits in many OECD farming areas

16-Jun-2008

Pollution of rivers, lakes, and aquifers exceeds recommended limits for drinking water in farming areas in many OECD countries, according to a new OECD report.

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