The aim of the IFOAM conferences is to give a comprehensive overview of organic agriculture. Topics covered at the 13th International IFOAM Conference include: soil and plants; quality of organic food; animals in organic farming; farming systems; landscape and biodiversity; training and extension; market development; labelling, certification and standards; policies for organic farming; future of organic farming. The contributors to this volume hope that the information presented will promote an exchange of ideas between researchers, farmers and advisors around the world.