In the sustainability jargon, kbA and kbT are the German acronyms for "controlled organic cultivation" or "controlled organic livestock farming" and describe the production of agricultural products (e.g. organic cotton or organic virgin wool) on the basis of production methods that are as environmentally friendly and animal friendly as possible. Organic cultivation does not use synthetic plant protection products, pesticides, artificial fertilizers or genetic engineering. Instead, it relies on natural fertilisers (e.g. cow dung) and biological pest controls. In addition, crop rotation is taken into account during cultivation. This means that not one single but several different crops grow on the fields, which sustainably improves soil fertility.
Organic livestock farming places high demands on animal welfare and ensures that animals are kept species-appropriate in a near-natural environment. This is ensured, among other things, by prohibiting certain animal feeds and by setting higher minimum requirements in terms of space available for the animals.