Potatoes - Maximillian Hardegg, Austria
This case study shows how modern farming can provide environmental benefits for wildlife and biodiversity, whilst producing high-quality potatoes. It focuses on water management, soil testing, and demonstrates how by delivering consistently high-quality potatoes, supply contracts can be established.
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Key issues covered in this case study:
 Ethical (acceptable practices) |
 Environmental (protecting the planet) |
 Economic (long-term economic viability) |
| Human Welfare Food Safety  |
Natural resources - Soil Soil fertility & health  Soil erosion |
Sufficient high quality production Producer income security & access to market  Agricultural input costs |
| Business ethics & supplier relationships |
Natural resources - Water Water pollution Water usage efficiency |
Community investment Support for community programmes |
| Rural landscape preservation |
Ecosystem protection High Conservation Value Land (HCVL) Habitat & species preservation |