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Objectives Organic production shall pursue the following general objectives:

(a) contributing to protection of the environment and the climate;

(b) maintaining the long-term fertility of soils;

(c) contributing to a high level of biodiversity;

(d) substantially contributing to a non-toxic environment;

(e) contributing to high animal welfare standards and, in particular, to meeting the species-specific behavioural needs of animals;

(f) encouraging short distribution channels and local production in the various areas of the Union;

(g) encouraging the preservation of rare and native breeds in danger of extinction;

(h) contributing to the development of the supply of plant genetic material adapted to the specific needs and objectives of organic agriculture;

(i) contributing to a high level of biodiversity, in particular by using diverse plant genetic material, such as organic heterogeneous material and organic varieties suitable for organic production;

(j) fostering the development of organic plant breeding activities in order to contribute to favourable economic perspectives of the organic sector.