To encourage and enhance biological cycles within the
farming system, involving micro-organisms, soil flora
and fauna, plants and animals.
• To develop a valuable and sustainable aquatic
ecosystem.
• To maintain and increase long term fertility of soils.
• To maintain the genetic diversity of the production
system and its surroundings, including the protection of
plant and wildlife habitats.
• To promote the healthy use and proper care of water,
water resources and all life therein.
• To use, as far as possible, renewable resources in locally
organized production systems.
• To create a harmonious balance between crop
production and animal husbandry.
• To give all livestock conditions of life with due
consideration for the basic aspects of their innate
behavior.
• To minimize all forms of pollution.