Organic agriculture
Visit from India to FiBL – productive knowledge exchange to strengthen organic agriculture in India
August 15, 2022, New Delhi: On August 2, a delegation of nearly 30 Indian delegates accompanied by various political representatives visited FiBL in Frick. The visit was organized by the International Competence Center for Organic Agriculture (ICCOA). The purpose of this visit was to promote organic farming in three Indian states. 28 people from three …
South Dakota Isn’t Capitalizing on Organic Farming – Dakota Free Press
South Dakota News Watch‘s new report on organic farming fraud includes some numbers on how South Dakota doesn’t seem to be taking advantage of the organic farming market: The organic food industry has exploded over the past 30 or so years as increasing numbers of Americans and people around the world seek healthier foods grown …
Organic Agriculture Generates Huge Resources Globally – ECOWAS Committee
By Abigael Joshua.Mr. Ernest Aubee, Chairman of the Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Regional Steering Committee of the ECOWAS Commission, says that organic agriculture generates many resources in the world. Aubee said this in Abuja during a two-day national stakeholder meeting on communicating the achievements of EOA in Nigeria to government and national stakeholders. “The ECOWAS …
Organic agriculture generates a lot of resources on a global scale — Chairman of the committee, ECOWAS
1 Mr. Ernest Aubee, Chairman of the Regional Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Steering Committee of the ECOWAS Commission, said on Thursday that organic agriculture generates many resources in the world. 2 Aubee said this in Abuja during a two-day national stakeholder meeting on communicating the achievements of EOA in Nigeria to government and national stakeholders. …
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Why Modi’s ‘advice’ neglects Sri Lanka’s disastrous experience
By NS Venkataraman* Addressing a conclave in Gujarat virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged farmers to embrace natural farming (organic farming) to protect the soil from the harmful impact of chemicals. Furthermore, the Prime Minister said that crops produced from a chemical-free process will fetch higher prices in the international market due to the growing …
SPOTLIGHT: Organic agriculture as a solution for sustainable food systems in Rwanda | The new times
“The health of soil, plants, animals and man is one and indivisible” – Lady Eve Balfour In addition to existing agricultural challenges, pandemics and wars such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war have created problems such as increased prices for fuel, foodstuffs and especially agrochemical inputs. This revealed that current agricultural systems based …
Dr. Reddy – FBC News
The Ministry of Agriculture will continue to support and appreciate the value of organic produce from farmers across the country. Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy says organic farming will improve livelihoods, mitigate the impacts of climate change and create self-reliant sustainable food systems. He says since 2019 the ministry has been advocating for organic farming – …
Sanchez: Negros Occidental Organic Agriculture Program
I was involved in organic farming as Vice Chairman of the Board of Organik na Negros! Association of Organic Producers and Resellers (Onopra). Based on the collective experience of highland farmers and indigenous peoples (IPs) of Negros Occidental and the Philippines, I was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Non-Timber Forest Products …
Size and growth of the organic soy flour market by 2028
New Jersey, United States,- The Global Organic soybean meal Market The report provides an in-depth analysis of emerging trends, market drivers, development opportunities and market restraints that may impact the market dynamics of the industry. Each market sector is examined in-depth in Market Research Intellect, including products, applications, and competitive analysis. The report was created …
Organic Soybean Meal Consumption Market Size and Forecast to 2028
The Global”Organic Soybean Meal Consumption Market » The report provides an in-depth analysis of emerging trends, market drivers, development opportunities and market restraints that may impact the market dynamics of the industry. Each market sector is examined in-depth in Market Research Intellect, including products, applications, and competitive analysis. The report was created using three different …
Clif Bar rewards an endowment for organic farming
EMERYVILLE, CALIF. – Clif Bar & Co. announced that it will donate a $1 million endowment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to further the study and advancement of organic agriculture. The endowment will specifically support the work of Erin Silva, PhD, a professor in the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and an expert …
EU, Germany and EDB offer technical support to organic producers and exporters
Speakers: Suresh De Mel, President of EDB (right), Asanka Wijesinghe, Researcher at the Institute of Policy Studies (left) and Achala Samaradivakar (second from right) The European Union (EU), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Export Development Board (EDB) have launched the Organic Agriculture …
European Union, Germany and EDB offer technical support to organic producers and exporters in Sri Lanka – Adaderana Biz
Recognizing Sri Lanka’s potential in the organic farming sector and its importance for food security, the European Union (EU), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Development Office of Exports (EDB) launched the Organic Farming Webinar Series: unique, accessible and educational video episodes that explore a variety of topics, including …
launch of the Organic Agriculture Chair to promote and develop the organic sector
The launch of the Organic Agriculture Chair of Bordeaux Sciences Agro took place on June 15 with the team of teacher-researchers, partners (Bordeaux University Foundation, University of Bordeaux and INRAE) and representatives of sponsoring companies. A three-year action plan will structure the activities of the Chair until 2024. Among the objectives identified, the Organic Agriculture …
Erin Silva Named Endowed Chair in Organic Agriculture and Outreach – CALS News
Erin Silva at the UW-Madison Arlington Agricultural Research Station in 2021. Photo by Anders Gurda/UW Organic Collaborative. Erin Silva, associate professor and extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison, has been selected as the first recipient of the Clif Bar Endowed Chair in Organic Agriculture and Outreach. The new chair, established with …
Organic farming helps solve climate change
Over the past year, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has developed its draft 2022 Climate Change Framework, intended to pave the way to carbon neutrality for California by mid-century. After months of advocacy by the NRDC and its allies asking CARB to include incentives for organic farming as well as reduced pesticide use in …
Vinacontrol: Supporting the development of organic farming in Vietnam
Organic farming is a growing trend in the global cause of consumer health and environmental sustainability. On June 7, 2022, Vinacontrol cooperated with the Center for Organic Agriculture (Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association) and People’s Committee of Vu Quang District – Ha Tinh Province to hold a training conference on organic agricultural production on orange and …
Cebu ARBs learn skills in organic farming
A total of 27 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARB) from Asturias, Cebu recently attended seminars and training on climate change and organic farming technologies, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) announced on Monday. Through DAR’s Climate Resilient Agricultural Productivity Support (CRFPS), farmer members of Pundok Maguuma (PUMAG) in Barangay San Isidro, Asturias, were trained in vermicomposting, …
NIFA announces support for research, extension and education in organic agriculture
WASHINGTON, December 27, 2017 – The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $17.6 million in grants focused on research, education and extension activities in organic agriculture. These grants are funded through a competitive process by NIFA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension …
FG trains 60 farmers in organic farming in Kaduna
In its efforts to improve organic farming, particularly in the production of castor and ginger, the Federal Government of Nigeria has trained 60 farmers in organic farming in Kaduna State. The training was organized in conjunction with the Department of Trade and Investment and the Poise Resource Center. Speaking at the one-day capacity building event …
SANDPOINT ORGANIC AGRICULTURE CENTER – WEST AG INFORMATION NETWORK
SANDPOINT ORGANIC AGRICULTURE CENTER “My name is Kyle Nagy. My title here is orchard superintendent and operations manager. This is the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. At the start of the year, the trees are still pretty bare here at the University of Idaho’s Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center in northern Idaho, but that’s a different story …
Organic Soybean Meal Consumption Market Size 2022-2030
This study is one of the most detailed and accurate, focusing solely on the global organic soy flour consumption market. It throws light on significant factors affecting the growth of the global Organic Soy Flour consumption market on several fronts. Market players can use this report to gain a correct understanding of the competitive environment …
Organic farming makes biopesticides more vital – Produce Blue Book
For many consumers, they are a nest of evils. For growers, these are valuable tools that cannot be disposed of without serious difficulty. They are pesticides. Organic farming has become part of mainstream agriculture over the past two decades. But the ban on chemical pesticides causes its own problems. In some respects, these problems are …
Action plan for organic farming approved by Parliament
The European Parliament has adopted a European action plan for organic farming, the success of which depends on national strategies, support for farmers, as well as investments in supply chains and research. The action plan was adopted today (Tuesday 3 May) by 611 votes to 14 with 5 abstentions. And in doing so, MEPs underlined …
Utah Organic Farming and How It Affects Us All
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Tanzania: “Allocate more funds for climate change and organic agriculture”
The government has been advised to inject more budget to finance initiatives aimed at combating the effects of climate change and improving the performance of organic agriculture in the country. Agriculture stakeholders further noted that it is prudent for the government to ensure that smallholder farmers are better placed to access loans for capital and …
NJDA is reinventing its approach to supporting organic agriculture in New Jersey
NEWS | CHARACTERISTICS | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 04/04/2022 When one door closes, another opens: New Jersey’s organic and regenerative farmers eagerly await a much-needed increase in support from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture as it moves from its organic certification program to May 2022 under new management. The NJDA became the only …
NJDA is reinventing its approach to supporting organic agriculture in New Jersey
NEWS | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 04/04/2022 When one door closes, another opens: New Jersey’s organic and regenerative farmers eagerly await a much-needed increase in support from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture as it moves from its organic certification program to May 2022 under new management. The NJDA became the only …
Experts advocate for improved organic farming practices
To make healthy food available and accessible to Nigerians, experts in the agricultural sector have called for an increase in organic farming practices across the country. Specifically, the President of the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (AOAPN), Victor Idowu Olugbemiga Olowe, made the call on the sidelines of a two-day capacity building workshop …
Practitioners step up efforts for the development of organic agriculture in Nigeria
Nigeria – Organic farming practitioners in Nigeria have stepped up efforts to improve its practice in the country. President of the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria, Victor Idowu Olugbemiga Olowe while addressing the Nigerian Tribune on the sidelines of a two-day capacity building workshop for stakeholders, an initiative of the Center of Knowledge …
Practitioners step up efforts for the development of organic agriculture in Nigeria
The practitioners of ORGANIC agriculture in Nigeria have stepped up their efforts to improve its practice in the country. President of the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria, Victor Idowu Olugbemiga Olowe while addressing the Nigerian Tribune on the sidelines of a two-day capacity building workshop for stakeholders, an initiative of the Center of …
FEC Receives Organic Agriculture Policy for Adoption and Approval
The Vice President of the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria and also the National Coordinator of the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria, Olugbenga Adeoluwa said that the organic agriculture policy in Nigeria has been sent to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. and adoption. Adeoluwa, who revealed it at the association’s …
FEC Receives Organic Agriculture Policy for Adoption and Approval
THE Vice President of the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria and also the National Coordinator of the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria, Olugbenga Adeoluwa said that the organic agriculture policy in Nigeria has been sent to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. and adoption. Adeoluwa, who revealed it at the association’s …
The Institute promotes organic agriculture among teachers and students in central Luzon
The Institute promotes organic agriculture among teachers and students in central Luzon March 18, 2022 at 11:42 am The Agricultural Training Institute of Central Luzon (ATI-CL) is stepping up its promotion of organic agriculture to teachers and students in Region 3. According to a report by the Philippine News Agency, the ATI-CL on Friday signed …
Đồng Nai sees organic farming as an “inevitable trend”
VIETNAM, March 17 – Đồng Nai province plans to focus on organic farming to improve product quality and boost export growth. — Photo VNA/VNS Thìn Nguyễn ĐỒNG NAI — The southern province of Đồng Nai will focus on organic farming to improve product quality and boost export growth, senior officials said. Võ Văn Phi, vice-president …
Celebrities join organic farming awareness campaign | The new times
On Friday March 4, celebrities gathered at the Kimironko market, as they joined an awareness campaign to support Rwandan farmers who practice organic farming. The public event was organized by the Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) to celebrate and honor farmers as key players in the economic development of the country. A host of celebrities …
Baurs facilitates visit of Swiss experts to support efforts towards organic farming – Other
Baurs MD/CEO Rolf Blaser and Deputy MD/Director Agriculture Janaka Gunasekera with a team of experts at the Ministry of Agriculture In its ongoing efforts to share scientific and practical solutions for successful conversion from conventional to organic farming, A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, also known as Baurs, …
Baurs facilitates visit of Swiss experts to support SL efforts towards organic farming – The Island
Satynmag.com, Sri Lanka’s leading women’s magazine, in print since 1998 and fully online since 2013, has announced a global partnership with one of India’s fastest growing female entrepreneurship ecosystems, Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurship (CWE ). The partnership will open doors for Sri Lankan women-owned businesses in regional markets while enabling women entrepreneurs from India and …
Rare apples thrive at Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
Bite into a crunchy, crimson Strawberry Parfait apple and you’ll find just that – hints of strawberry flavor and flesh the color of creamed strawberries. With complex flavor profiles and unique names, it’s hard to imagine fruits like this could ever be overlooked. If you don’t like the Strawberry Parfait, try any of the other …
The organic farming caravan of farmers starts today
A 3-day organic farming caravan, aimed at strengthening and energizing organic farming practices, will begin today. Organized by Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda and the Knowledge Center for Organic Agriculture in East Africa (KHEA), the event will be held under the theme, Sharing knowledge and l experience of organic farming. Speaking to reporters …
Biodynamic and organic farming, more equivalence
Bedroom stopped one bill that would have equaled organic to biodynamic farminga practice that includes activities without scientific value and indicated as esoteric discipline by the Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources of the National Research Council (Cnr). The text of the organic agriculture bill was approved in the Senate last spring, despite protests and appeals …
Harmonization of standards will promote the growth of organic agriculture in West Africa —ECOWAS
The Head of the Agriculture Division of the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Mr. Ernest Aubee, said the harmonization of organic farming standards in West Africa will help develop trade in the region. . Aubee made the claim during an online presentation on the “benefits and opportunities of organic farming” hosted by Go Organic Journalists Initiative. …
The benefits of organic farming |
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Harmonization of standards will grow organic farming in West Africa —ECOWAS
The Head of the Agriculture Division of the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Mr. Ernest Aubee, said the harmonization of organic farming standards in West Africa will help develop trade in the region. . Aubee made the claim during an online presentation on “The Benefits and Opportunities of Organic Farming” hosted by the Journalists Go Organic …
Harmonization of standards will grow organic agriculture in West Africa ― ECOWAS
The Head of the Agriculture Division of the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Mr. Ernest Aubee, said the harmonization of organic farming standards in West Africa will help develop trade in the region. . Aubee made the claim during an online presentation on “The Benefits and Opportunities of Organic Farming” hosted by the Journalists Go Organic …
ECOWAS promotes organic agriculture, develops markets for better productivity – Businessamlive
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Agriculture Division, Nigeria says that the ECOWAS administrative sector has put in place strategies to improve the visibility of the organic farming in the West African region, as well as to develop its market for better productivity. Ernest Aubee, Head of Division in Nigeria, made the …
Ukrainian organic farming and its impending war – The Island
by Sujeeva Nivunhella The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, said Sri Lanka will not accept the special mechanism imposed by the UN Commission on Human Rights, but will implement solutions where possible. In a zoom interview with the Sunday Island, Admiral Colombage said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had given him clear instructions not …
Empowering people with disabilities through organic farming
Dubbed “Tevan”, the group which consists of 11 people with disabilities from the village was established in August 2021, after being trained and supported by experts from the ward, district and Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT). Farmers have started to reap positive results from the project by harvesting and selling vegetables to villagers and other markets. …
FCTA Inaugurates 16-Person Committee on Organic Agriculture
FCTA The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) inaugurated a committee of 16 people on the innovation platform/technical advice in organic agriculture. At the inauguration of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja, the secretary of the FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS) mandate, Mallam Abubakar Ibrahim, said the committee would help strengthen organic farming initiatives …
FCTA Inaugurates 16-Person Committee on Organic Agriculture – Blueprint Newspapers Limited
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated a 16-person Organic Agriculture Innovation Committee. At the inauguration of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja, the secretary of the FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS) mandate, Mallam Abubakar Ibrahim, said the committee would help strengthen organic farming initiatives across the country. territory. He explained that …
2022 Organic Soy Meal Market Outlook Analysis by Major Key Players
New Jersey, United States,- A new report titled “(Organic Soybean Flour Market)” by Market Research Intellect sheds light on the industry dynamics and current and future trends that play a key role in determining business expansion. . The report also highlights the key driving factors and restraints affecting the growth. For a comprehensive understanding, experts …
All natural: The flourishing organic farming industry | Country today
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Joint Business Forum to Facilitate Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Organic Agriculture Initiative – The Island
Following continued support for Sri Lanka’s policy to move towards sustainable organic agriculture through increased engagement of the private sector, a virtual business forum was recently held under the theme ‘Sourcing Agricultural Inputs from Germany to strengthen Sri Lanka’s path towards organic and sustainable agriculture. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Germany, together with the Ceylon …
Joint business forum to facilitate Sri Lanka’s sustainable organic farming initiative – adaderana biz english
Following continued support for Sri Lanka’s policy to move towards sustainable organic agriculture through increased engagement of the private sector, a virtual business forum was recently held under the theme ‘Sourcing Agricultural Inputs from Germany to strengthen Sri Lanka’s path towards organic and sustainable agriculture. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Germany, together with the Ceylon …
70% of Nigerian farmers do not yet practice organic farming
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said that around seventy percent of Nigerian farmers do not yet practice organic farming. Dr Abubakar said that true organic produce remains a certified production method that is not yet widely understood by Nigerian farmers, adding that its practice in an organized manner is still new to the …
Call for the creation of the national organic farming policy
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday in Dar es Salaam, the director general of the Tanzanian Organic Agriculture Movement (TOAM), Bakari Monyo, said the lack of a coherent food policy covering all escorts is undermining agricultural production in the country. . “The food we eat and the food systems we benefit from are shaped by a …
Fetzer Vineyards in Mendocino County Achieves Regenerative Organic Agriculture Certification
Fetzer Vineyards has obtained regenerative organic certification for all of its vineyards and wineries in Mendocino County. The Hopldand-based winemaker said he was the largest in the world to achieve this certification and was the third winery to be verified against the standard, which debuted publicly in 2020. The protocol is intended for food, beverages, …
$ 600,000 in funds available to advance organic agriculture
The Organic Center today announced a new partnership with the Food and Agriculture Research Foundation (FFAR) to advance organic agriculture through the provision of $ 600,000 in matching funds for programs supporting training, technical support and innovative climate research. These funds will support several projects through two separate initiatives, a Biological Training Award for Agricultural …
8th International Organic Agriculture Forum Held in Datong, North China, December 6-7
BEIJING, December 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – On the theme of large-scale organic farming and county-wide rural revitalization, the Eighth International Organic Agriculture Forum was held in Datong City*, Shanxi Province in the north China during December 6-7. The forum, jointly organized by of the people of Datong The government, China Agricultural University, Taiyuan …
8th International Organic Agriculture Forum Held in Datong, North China, Dec 6-7
BEIJING, December 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the theme of large-scale organic agriculture and county-wide rural revitalization, the eighth International Organic Agriculture Forum was held in Datong City*, Shanxi Province in the north China during December 6-7. The forum, jointly organized by Datong people The government, China Agricultural University, Taiyuan University of Technology and Shanxi …
8th International Organic Agriculture Forum Held in Datong, North China, Dec 6-7
BEIJING, December 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the theme of large-scale organic agriculture and county-wide rural revitalization, the eighth International Organic Agriculture Forum was held in Datong City*, Shanxi Province in the north China during December 6-7. The forum, jointly organized by Datong people The government, China Agricultural University, Taiyuan University of Technology and Shanxi …
Harmonize organic farming standards to improve regional trade – according to ECOWAS experts
Experts in organic farming practices say that the harmonization of its standards by the 15 ECOWAS member countries will improve the quality trade of products and certified products in the region. They gave the assurance at the end of the 6th West African conference on organic farming with the theme: “Feeding the world without poisoning” …
Creating a fully organic agricultural future – Santa Cruz Sentinel
Jude Coleman’s excellent double articles (November 9), “Agressively Protecting Farm Water,” and on a report on the Pajaro Valley’s struggle to save its watershed, were full of positive information about the benefits to agriculture. of foresight that safeguarded its water supply. As a member of CORA, Campaign for Organic & Regenerative Agriculture, I want to …
Officials who disagree with the 100% organic farming policy can leave: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Prez wants an “honest” team for the success of politicsDoes not say change in an ambitious policy BY Buddhika Samaraweera Stressing that government policy is to fully orient agricultural activity in the country towards the use of organic fertilizers, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said officials who disagree with this are free to leave. “Insisting on the …
Learning from the man-made organic farming disaster in Sri Lanka
V. Ravichandran (GFN, India) on his farm By V. Ravichandran globalfarmernetwork.org: Sri Lanka partially reversed a hasty decision to experiment with agriculture, but the country and its citizens are already paying for this serious mistake in the form of a food crisis. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this spring announced a plan to make Sri Lanka the …
FG urged to integrate organic farming into education curricula – Blueprint Newspapers Limited
The federal government has been urged to step up efforts to integrate organic farming into existing agricultural training programs at all educational levels in Nigeria. Participants at the recently concluded 2021 National Organic Business Summit in Abuja made the suggestion as part of the statement’s resolution, adding that organic farming stakeholders in the country should …
State of Organic Agriculture: A Global Perspective
By Prof. GC Samaraweera and PNMM Wijerathna, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna Organic farming refers to farming methods that combine traditional farming methods with modern farming technologies. He has always used rotation crops, naturally controlling pests, diversifying crops and livestock, and improving the soil with additions of compost and animal and green manures. Looking …
Developing Green Agriculture to Help Pakistan Reduce Poverty – China Economic Net
by Wang Xiaotong SHANGHAI, November 8 (China Economic Net) C The development of ecological agriculture is an important approach to reducing poverty, both in China and around the world. By establishing a comprehensive quality management system, it will not only improve the quality and reputation of agricultural products, but also greatly increase the income of …
Adopt an organic farming system to minimize the impact of climate change – Director of Crop Services
Mr. Seth Osei Akoto, Director of Agricultural Services Branch of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), urged local farmers to adopt organic farming system to reduce the impact of climate change. He said it would also enable them to increase their yield, produce healthy food crops to ensure food security and consumer welfare. Organic …
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East African region to promote ecological organic farming
The committee which is formed by the ecological organic farming organizations of the six regional states met in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday and Thursday this week and held discussions on the progress made so far, the challenges and the way forward. to follow. Meeting participants told the Guardian that some progress has been made …
Adopt an organic farming system to minimize the impact of climate change – Crop Services Director
The director of the Crop Services Directorate at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Seth Osei Akoto, urged local farmers to adopt an organic farming system to reduce the impact of climate change. He said it would also allow them to increase their yield, grow healthy food crops to ensure food security and consumer …
Adopt an organic farming system to minimize the impact of climate change
Seth Osei Akoto, Director, Agricultural Services Directorate at MOFA Seth Osei Akoto, director of the Harvest Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), urged local farmers to adopt an organic farming system to reduce the impact of climate change. He said it would also allow them to increase their yields, grow healthy …
Why organic farming doesn’t need synthetic pesticides | D + C
Organic farming does not require synthetic pesticides. There are several ways to control parasites. One option for reducing insects on a field is to set up a Malaise trap. It consists of nets that are installed in a tent-like structure. The insects that fly in the trap are guided – by light, for example – …
Adopt an organic farming system to minimize the impact of climate change – Director of Crop Services
Organic Agriculture Workshop Mr. Seth Osei Akoto, Director of Crop Services Directorate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), urged local farmers to adopt organic farming system to reduce the impact of climate change . He said it would also allow them to increase their yield, grow healthy food crops to ensure food security and consumer …
Sri Lanka offers world organic farming case study – the Island
In a big step forward in Sri Lanka’s rapid transformation to become a South Asian hub for IT and technology services, Digital Reality (Pvt) Ltd. -3 standards and a capacity of over 200 racks at Orion City IT Park, Colombo 09 under the OrionStellar brand. The launch event featured the Chairman of the Information and …
An expert advocates the promotion of organic farming
The Association of Organic Farmers of Nigeria, Ebonyi State Chapter, called for promoting the organic farming system for better health and environmental benefits in the state. Ezekiel Igboji, the state coordinator of the association, made the appeal Tuesday in an interview with the Nigerian News Agency (NAN) in Abakaliki. Mr Igboji said awareness of organic …
Is tillage a problem for organic farming?
Is tillage a problem for organic farming? Tim hammerich Journalist It’s time for your report on the Farm of the Future. I am Tim Hammerich. Certified organic farmers often have to incorporate tillage to compensate for chemical tools they are not allowed to use. Does this mean that organic farming is not compatible with building …
Baus shares short-term solutions for organic conversion in Sri Lanka – Lanka business online
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., widely known as Baurs, a diverse business group and one of the pioneers of agriculture in Sri Lanka, recently shared key ideas and solutions preliminary steps for the country’s agricultural industry to successfully master the conversion from conventional to organic, supported by scientific evidence and sound knowledge drawn from …
The Rodale Institute welcomes the town hall of organic farming – Times News Online
By LORI PATRICK Special to the press “The world we live in, the world we grow in, is changing,†said Jeff Moyer, CEO of the Rodale Institute. That simple statement sounded like a thematic message for the “Organic Town Hall†presented under the farm pavilion at the 333-acre Rodale Institute headquarters on September 9 in …
How the ideology of organic farming destroyed the Sri Lankan economy
SRI Lanka, an island nation in southern India, is facing a food and economic emergency. Barely ten years ago, the country emerged victorious from the destructive and protracted war waged by the Tamil Tigers occupying the northeastern part of the country. After winning the battle against internal insurgents, the Sri Lankan government began to rebuild …
Organic farming combines best traditional practices with modern farming methods – Don – SoundiataPost
Dr Jude Obi, lecturer in the Department of Soil Science and Land Resource Management at Uyo University, says organic farming combines traditional best practices with modern farming methods for health benefits. Obi said this during his online presentation on “Organic Farming to the Rescue” organized by the Journalists Go Organic Initiative. He said any non-“rooted†…
Lankan President defends organic farming at United Nations Food Systems Summit
Colombo, September 24 (newsin.asia): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fought for organic agriculture during the virtual plenary of the United Nations Food Systems Summit on Thursday. He stressed that it is essential to transform the global food systems into a more sustainable one while also emphasizing the promotion of a healthy population. “All stakeholders should …
The promotion of organic farming is part of a larger program
COLOMBO (New 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in global food systems that will only be made worse by climate change. Speaking virtually at the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit in New York, the president said it was essential that all stakeholders work together to transform global food systems …
Organic farming policy to improve food standards
National Food Security and Research Minister Syed Fakhar Imam said on Tuesday that the national organic farming policy should be developed in consultation with all stakeholders to ensure safe and healthy food for local people, in more to exploit the export potential of organic food. Addressing a workshop on “Building a political ecosystem for the …
Organic farming policy to improve food standards
The Minister of National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam, said on Tuesday that the national organic farming policy should be developed in consultation with all stakeholders to ensure safe and healthy food for the local population, by more to exploit the export potential of organic food. Addressing a workshop on “Building a political …
The government will develop an organic farming policy: Fakhar Imam
ISLAMABAD – The Minister of National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam, said on Tuesday that the national organic farming policy will be developed in consultation with all stakeholders to ensure safe and healthy food for the local population, in addition to exploiting the export potential of organic foods. Addressing a workshop on “Building …
Lack of adequate awareness of organic farming processes – Donation – Blueprint Newspapers Limited
A lecturer from the Department of Soil Science and Land Resource Management at Uyo University, Dr Jude Obi, said that the main problem with organic farming processes and practices is largely awareness raising. . Obi said this during his online presentation on “Organic Farming to the Rescue†hosted by Journalists Go Organic Initiative. He noted …
Organic farming processes lack awareness – Don
Dr Jude Obi, Department of Soil Science and Land Resource Management, Uyo University, identified lack of awareness as one of the main challenges facing the processes and practices of the Uyo University. organic farming. Obi revealed this in his online presentation on ‘Organic Farming to the Rescue’, organized by ‘Journalists Go Organic Initiative’, a non-governmental …
The future of organic farming in Pakistan –
Vermicompost is the product of earthworm digestion and aerobic decomposition using the activities of micro- and microorganisms at room temperature. Vermicomposting, or vermicomposting, produces a rich organic soil amendment containing a variety of plant nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. Through Wajeeh Ur Rehman1, Zubair Aslam1 *, Ali Ahmad1, Mohammed Sajjad1,, Mamoona Jamil4, Mehwish Nadeem3 introduction Vermicast …
The future of organic farming in Pakistan –
Vermicompost is the product of earthworm digestion and aerobic decomposition using the activities of micro- and microorganisms at room temperature. Vermicomposting, or vermicomposting, produces a rich organic soil amendment containing a variety of plant nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. Through Wajeeh Ur Rehman1, Zubair Aslam1 *, Ali Ahmad1, Muhammad Sajjad1,, Mamoona Jamil4, Mehwish Nadeem3 introduction Vermicast …
Cameroon finalizes a bill on organic farming
(Business in Cameroon) – From September 9 to 10, 2021, in Yaoundé, a workshop was organized to pre-validate the bill governing organic farming in Cameroon. Chaired by the Minister of Agriculture Clémentine Ananga Messina, this workshop aimed to collect the proposals of certain actors to advance the preliminary project. Once finalized, the project led by …
The benefits of organic farming | Agricultural issues
Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they are buying appliances, books, clothing, or one of the myriad daily necessities, consumers have a plethora of products to choose from. An abundance of options is also available at the grocery store. This is especially true in the fresh produce aisle, where many stores have …
Fully organic farming? Sri Lanka cripples farmers, causes food shortage
When we argue over genetically modified crops and pesticides in the developed world, the outcome of the debate does not determine whether or not we are hungry. Restricting and banning the technologies used by farmers can have very serious repercussions, but we have not yet experimented with many; most of us live within minutes of …
United States: the Organic Center launches Agtech for organic farming
The Organic Center Partners with USDA’s Economic Research Service; California State University, Fresno; and Purdue University on a free virtual lecture series and hackathon examining technology to solve complex problems in organic farming. Because organic farmers are prohibited from using common conventional materials such as most pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, the tools available to address …
Organic farming: can it feed the world? – The Himalayan Times – Nepal’s No.1 English Daily Newspaper
It costs tens of millions of dollars and takes many years to develop a genetically modified (GMO) plant variety. In areas where we need to solve hunger and poverty, that money would be spent much more productively on training, research and development in organic agriculture. Organic farming methods are often accused of being unsustainable and …
Adopting ecological organic farming to fight hunger and malnutrition in the world, says ECOWAS expert – The Sun Nigeria
Mr. Ernest Aubee, Head of Agriculture Division, ECOWAS Commission, said half the world’s population was undernourished, with 3.4 billion people suffering from hunger, malnutrition and obesity. Aubee, who said so during a conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, identified agroecology presented as one of the means to ensure food …
“The future of organic farming in Iran looks rather promising”
The future of organic farming in Iran looks rather bright. To date, there are 43,000 ha of certified organic farmland. A high growth rate recorded in recent years suggests a rapid and considerable development of this sector. Due to the different climatic conditions across the country, Iran can produce a variety of crops and become …
Organic farming experts visit leading research institutes and academics
The experts are seen here during their observation visit and training session at the Baurs organic fertilizer production unit in Anuradhapura Experts from two of the world-renowned institutes on organic farming in Switzerland, currently on a brief visit to study the country’s ecosystem, an initiative of A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd (Baurs), met with …
Switching from chemical farming to organic farming
(Second of two parts) From 2022, following the Supreme Court ruling in the Mandanas case, LGU’s share in national tax revenue will increase by 27%. LGUs are now expected to spend at least 10 percent of their increase in Internal Income Allocation (IRA) on agriculture and fisheries programs, with at least a quarter of the …
Agriculture ministers support the action plan for the development of organic farming and take note of the initiative to establish cage-free farming
The objective of the action plan for the development of organic farming is to stimulate the production and consumption of organic products to reach 25% of agricultural land in organic farming by 2030. The plan also foresees a significant increase in organic aquaculture. Minister PodgorÅ¡ek underlined that this sector has the potential to secure income …
Organic Agriculture Movement in Tanzania to Advance Organic Agriculture
Tanzania The Movement for Organic Agriculture (TOAM) will work with the Ministry of Agriculture to organize its second National Conference on Ecological Organic Agriculture in October this year. The conference to be held in Dodoma, attended by over 300 participants from Tanzania and beyond, will raise awareness of the importance of organic farming in further …
State considers plans to mobilize farmers to engage in organic farming
Beatus Malema, deputy director of crop promotion, agricultural inputs and cooperatives at the agriculture ministry, said a special office has already been formed at the ministry to facilitate the campaign that will unveil the opportunities offered by agriculture. ecological. “This is just a starting point after a period of approximately two years of negotiations with …
The incomparable advantages of organic farming
Organic farming is a system that completely avoids or largely excludes the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified organisms. Organic farming is based on crop rotation, use of crop residues, animal excretion and off-farm organic waste. Organic methods used in agriculture can increase productivity, repair environmental damage and protect nature in the long …
The incomparable advantages of organic farming
Organic farming is a system that completely avoids or largely excludes the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified organisms. Organic farming is based on crop rotation, use of crop residues, animal excretion and off-farm organic waste. Organic methods used in agriculture can increase productivity, repair environmental damage, and protect nature in the long …
Organic farming attracts attention in Japan
Newfrom Japan Economy Policy Jul 7, 2021 Tokyo, July 7 (Jiji Press) – Organic farming, which does not involve any agricultural chemicals or synthetic fertilizers, is attracting attention in Japan, not least because it puts less strain on the environment. While the Japanese government has launched a strategy to promote organic farming, there are still …
Organic farming research is gaining ground in Georgia
The hot and humid climate of the southeast lends itself to the pressure of insects, weeds, and disease almost year-round, and growing is especially difficult if you’re an organic farmer. Chemical inputs are limited in organic production, requiring more emphasis on managing site-specific conditions by incorporating cultural, biological and mechanical practices. In addition, the body …
What role should organic agriculture play in sustainable food systems?
When it comes to feeding ourselves and the future generations that will inhabit our planet, there is little room to doubt that on a global scale we are “biting the hand that feeds us”. Eighty percent of global deforestation and 11 percent of anthropogenic carbon emissions come from agriculture, and conventional farming practices are the …
USDA Secretary Pledges to Increase Importance of Organic Agriculture
Preview your way forward for biological and committing to enhance the importance and importance of biological Agriculture at the United States Department of Agriculture, Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off the annual meeting of members of the Biological To exchange Association Wednesday. Speaking live during the virtual meeting in front of more than 250 members of …
EARTH University leads regenerative organic agriculture
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – EARTH University is delighted to have launched a new project that will integrate and advance regenerative organic practices in smallholder cocoa farms in Costa Rica. The project is implemented by EARTH and funded by Patagonia, an American company that supports environmental organizations with bold direct …
EARTH University leads regenerative organic agriculture
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – EARTH University is delighted to have launched a new project that will integrate and advance regenerative organic practices in smallholder cocoa farms in Costa Rica. The project is implemented by EARTH and funded by Patagonia, an American company that supports environmental organizations with bold direct …