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the support of government or agribusiness. As government and agribusiness groups are
increasingly collaborating with the organic movement, it is anticipated that the beneficial
impacts of organic farming systems will be further improved, and that the negative impacts
will be minimised or avoided.
Organic agriculture will continue to challenge its critics as increasing numbers of success-
ful enterprises are established in various countries. Organic proponents will also be challenged
as new ethical questions emerge and the task of reviewing and improving organic farming
methods is tackled. The organic movement has grown beyond its roots of farmers, growers
groups and loyal consumers to a global niche industry. With new stakeholders and different
stakes, the organic movement now has the opportunity to form more beneficial relationships
and interact more directly with all key players in agricultural development.
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