Organic Agricultural Standards for Sustainable Development

Abstract

The current global trend emphasizes organic agriculture as a production method that prioritizes food quality and the safety of everyone involved, including producers and consumers. It also places a strong emphasis on the conservation of sustainable natural resources and the environment on an international scale. Thailand has established certification standards for agricultural practices at various levels, encompassing production, processing, and trade. Thailand has devised a National Organic Agriculture Development Strategy for the years 2017-2021, formulated by the National Organic Agriculture Development Committee. This strategy provides a comprehensive framework for the systematic advancement of Thailand's organic agriculture. Within this academic article, the author presents the background of organic agriculture standards, including both international and Thailand-specific standards for organic crop production. This foundational knowledge equips groups of organic agriculture farmers to learn and adapt, facilitating certification at various levels. This, in turn, facilitates the pursuit of sustainable development in alignment with the National Organic Agriculture Strategy for the years 2017-2021.