Organic hops – the niche within a niche
Hops are an inherently specialized agricultural crop. The area under cultivation is extremely small compared to other crops. Yet, within this niche, there is another that has been developing in recent years and has potential for growth: organically grown hops. Cultivated without fertilizer and pesticides? Can it be done? Yes, it certainly can. BRAUWELT International visited Franz Friedrich, the largest organic hop farmer in Europe, at home in the region of Bavaria known as Little Switzerland in Franconia. We also spoke with Patrick Leavy, president of the American Organic Hop Grower Association (AOHGA).
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