... period the number of organic dairy farms in the UK rose substantially, to ca. 1 80 holdings in 200 0 and more than 300 in 200 1. This increased interest was also reflected in research, as the references ... because of its environmental and other benefits (Stolze et al., 200 0) as well as meeting a growing consumer demand for organic food (Datamonitor, 1999; MINTEL, 200 0). Policy makers have considered ... Southern England ( 40% ), Northern England (37%), Scotland (36%) and the Midlands (33%). Higher than average interest was shown by producers on smaller farms (below 50 ha), among dairy, beef and sheep...