According to the CEO of Syngenta, yields from organic farming can be up to 50% lower than from non-organic farming, depending on the product. © Keystone / Peter Schneider Erik Fyrwald, CEO of Swiss agrochemical group Syngenta, has called for an end to organic farming to avoid a worsening food crisis. The president of the …

Ukraine’s war-induced energy crisis has disillusioned many politicians that the world could make a rapid transition to green energy powered by solar, wind and wishful thinking. As food prices soar and conflict threatens a global food crisis, we face another unpopular reality: organic farming is inefficient, land-intensive and very expensive, and it would leave billions …

U.S. Representative David Scott of Georgia’s 13th congressional district, which includes the southern part of Cobb County, visited the Rodale Institute Southeast Biological Center. The Center Bio du Sud-Est is located at Many times the farmowned by Rebecca and Ross Williams, in Chattahoochee Hills in the 13th Congressional District. According to a press release from …

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February has become a costly war, not only in terms of devastating human casualties. While Ukraine, known as the “breadbasket of the world”, is a major producer of conventional and organic crops such as wheat, barley, sunflower oil, etc., the war causes major disruptions in agriculture and trade, and now …

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government is ready to introduce organic farming involving school students in the state.The plan will be implemented from the day of Akshay Tritiya also called “Akti” which falls on May 3. Initially, upper secondary schools are being considered for this initiative along with agricultural education. Children will grow vegetables in schools and …

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There were a total of 380 applicants to the organic farming program this year. This is an increase of almost 20% in the number of applications for the program compared to 2021, said Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Pippa Hackett. In total, this means that just under 700 new …

Meet Rajwinder Sinhadhali who farms on an 8 acre plot and cultivates crops like sugarcane, potato and turmeric and uses the natural method of farming which earns him 6-7 lakh profit every year. Rajwinder Singh Dhaliwal, a resident of Loha …

Previous story: Shanti Asian School celebrates Earth Day – themed “Mother Earth” Ridge Valley School celebrates Earth Day; integrates organic agriculture on the school campus Posted on April 23, 2022 World Earth Day reminds us to protect and nurture Mother Earth and her species, to make her a better place for generations to come. In …

In 2017, when Indra Raj Jat and Seema Saini from Jaipur, Rajasthan completed their studies, their parents wanted them to get a job. But they had different ideas about what they wanted to do next. The duo studied agriculture at the same college, Seema did his MSc while Indra did his BSc, and shared the …

Vista CA—Dr. Bronner’s announced its support for Weed like change, a campaign that aims to educate the public about the environmental benefits of regenerative organic farming in the cannabis industry. The campaign runs in Oregon and California from April 11 to July 11, 2022, and in support of the initiative, Dr. Bronner’s has produced a …

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) signed a memorandum of understanding with companies, separately, here on Saturday on research and training in various agricultural products and practices. The MoU was signed with Sresta Natural Bioproducts Ltd and Wevio Global Private Ltd by University Registrar S. Sudheer Kumar and Managing Director of Sresta Natural Bioproducts …

Dir Agri calls on farmers to reap the benefits of organic farming posted on April 16, 2022 | Author RK News Srinagar, April 15: Kashmir Director of Agriculture, Chowdhary Mohammed Iqbal today visited Zisbal Laam and Hajinnar area of ​​Tral in Pulwama district and inaugurated awareness programs in the respective villages. Speaking …

Imphal: In a bid to shape a healthier society, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday called on farmers in the state to gradually switch to organic farming.He said a “farmers cell” should be set up by the Manipur Department of Agriculture along the lines of “CM da haisi” (let’s talk to the CM) with …

Fenaco promotes the organic production of crops in particular demand. As of this year’s harvest, the agricultural cooperative will take over all varieties of cereals, pulses and oilseeds from organic farming from more than 50 local cereal collection points throughout Switzerland. The production of sunflowers, field beans, edible oats and soybeans will receive additional financial …

Are you wondering how you will occupy your children during the summer holidays? These activities provide the perfect getaway for you and your kids while keeping them entertained and helping them learn something new! As summer vacation approaches, most children spend their days at home. But you don’t want your kid to spend their endless …

The farmer has a far-sighted vision of organic farming | Image Courtesy: Bonguram Nagaraju/Facebook HIGHLIGHTS Bonguram Nagaraju quit his corporate job in Hyderabad to pursue organic farming. The use of pesticides and fertilizers in food prompted the 32-year-old to start working on his own farm. His efforts to revolutionize agriculture have been recognized by the …

The closing date for the organic farming program has been extended, the Minister of State for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, announced. Applications for the organic farming scheme can now be submitted until the new closing date of Friday 22 April. The Organic Farming Scheme, which aims to increase the …

ZMAG members and various agricultural stakeholders gave advice here over the weekend in a session to review how the VIUNGO project continues to be implemented and bring about change in the vegetable, fruit and vegetable sector. spices to bring productivity to the islands. The VIUNGO project is a project aimed at unlocking the potential of …

Dr Ashu SharmaConventional farming systems have increased yield per area while reducing labor requirements. Factors responsible for yield increases include the use of new plant varieties that use fertilizers more efficiently, cultural practices (i.e. food quality and safety are two vital factors that have captured the constant attention of ordinary people Conventional practices contribute to …

MEPs in the EU Agriculture and Rural Development Committee today [Thursday, March 31] recommended to help Member States to promote organic farming. Members of the committee voted unanimously in favor of a report on the EU action plan for organic farming. The report points out that the share of agricultural land devoted to organic farming …

By PTI NEW DELHI: The government has implemented two programs promoting organic farming through clusters and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) since 2015-2016, Lok Sabha informed on Tuesday. The two programs are Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER). Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary …

Farmers are encouraged to consider upgrading their agricultural businesses to organic status, where the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals is excluded and an approach that does not harm the environment is adopted. Only 2% of Irish farmland is used for organic farming, but a government program has been set up to increase …

Elizabeth Martin, market gardener from La Trinidad, Benguet (Photo courtesy of Bicol Umalohokan) By MAVIC CONDEBicol Umalohokan / Bulatlat.com LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Elizabeth Martin, a vegetable farmer from La Trinidad, Benguet, said when it comes to agriculture, the roles of men and women are not that different. “Women also plant crops, water them and …

Ppopular wisdom is often wrong. Consider, for example, how she perceives organic farming, which has become a $48 billion an annual industry in the United States Organic produce is sold at outlets ranging from local farmers’ markets to large supermarket chains, and many people assume that there is something more natural, healthy, or environmentally sustainable …

In its second agricultural budget, the DMK government proposed a dozen assorted measures to deter farmers from converting agricultural land into housing sites. Also, the revival of indigenous seeds and organic farming, the establishment of a gene pool for the digitization of the agricultural process, the modernization and decentralization of the supply chain are included …

Sujal Pradhan, NET Correspondent, Sikkim Chairperson of Sikkim’s Commission for Other Backward Classes – Pavitra Bhandari has claimed that the General Budget 2022 has been meticulously crafted with the aim of “leaving no citizen behind”. Speaking to the ‘Vartalap’ workshop, Bhandari said the budget incorporated a number of projects, emphasizing emphatically the development of chemical-free …