Organic agriculture

Washington DC-The Organic Center (TOC) and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) are awarding $627,000 to support research and solutions to advance organic agriculture. The money will go to six projects that will advance organic agriculture with training, technical support and innovative climate research, according to a press release. TOC and FFAR have …

Like a largest private funder of biological research in the United States,​​ Clif Bar has been providing endowments to land-grant institutions since 2015. Tuskegee is the first HBCU to receive an endowment and the 5e​recipient of the company’s $10 million program to boost biological research. Since its founding 30 years ago, Clif Bar has championed …

HYDRABAD: Organic farming is the most valuable thing in Thar after charcoal, said Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Tandojam University of Agriculture. The promotion of arid agriculture will lead the desert district to modern and sustainable agriculture. “The production of organic vegetables, fruits, herbal medicines and cosmetics in Tharparkar has a large market …

HYDERABAD: Sindh University of Agriculture, Vice Chancellor of Tandojam Dr. Fateh Marri said organic farming is the most valuable thing in Thar after charcoal, he said promotion of arid agriculture in the Thar will lead to modern sustainable agriculture as well as sustainable prosperity. vegetables, fruits, medicinal plants and cosmetic plants in Thar has a …

Vue Her is a Hmong farmer who grows Asian specialty crops near Fresno, California. Our food system is in peril, with growing instability in agriculture due to climate change, widespread food insecurity, and a continued reliance on chemicals that threaten health and the environment. It’s time to give more attention (and resources) to tried and …

Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi authorities have published a strategy on sustainable agricultural development from 2022 to 2030, with a vision for 2050, which emphasizes the development of modern, clean and organic agriculture. By 2030, the regional gross domestic product (GRDP) the growth rate of the agro-sylvo-fisheries sector will reach an …

Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable items and want to buy products that fit this idea. Many brands and farmers want to go in this direction but may not know where to start. Ciranda guides farmers through the transition to organic farming, helping them understand the long-term benefits for their land and communities. USDA Organic …

Dolores Rebatado-Ceralbo, an organic agriculture advocate from Barangay Pandanon in Don Salvador Benedicto, won this year’s regional search for outstanding rural women at the MO2 Westown Hotel in Iloilo City on Friday, October 14. Ceralbo received a cash prize of 50,000 pesos, a project grant worth 50,000 pesos and a plaque of recognition. His Assistant …

Dolores Rebatado-Ceralbo, an organic agriculture advocate from Barangay Pandanon in Don Salvador Benedicto, won this year’s regional search for outstanding rural women at the MO2 Westown Hotel in Iloilo City on Friday, October 14. Ceralbo received a cash prize of 50,000 pesos, a project grant worth 50,000 pesos and a plaque of recognition. His Assistant …

Prior to IFOAM – Goesan International Organic Expo + Industry Fair 2022, Chingbuk Province (Gosean County, South Korea) co-hosted the 2nd International Organic Agriculture Policy Conference with IFOAM – Organics International. Decision makers and experts from more than 10 countries gathered during the two-day conference to explore how government policy design …

An advocate of this transition in the 1970s, former US Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz said farmers had to “get big or get out”. Since then, the average size of US farms has increased. As the graph shows, these gains are the result of the disappearance of the medium-sized farm; small family farms remained relatively …

An advocate of this transition in the 1970s, former US Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz said farmers had to “get big or get out”. Since then, the average size of US farms has increased. As the graph shows, these gains are the result of the disappearance of the medium-sized farm; small family farms have remained …

Eight players in organic farming in the European Union have been rewarded at the first edition of the Organic Awards of the bloc of 27 members. The awards were announced during the European Organic Day celebrations. Key EU institutions supported the events to promote an organic approach to farming while promoting biodiversity and its farm-to-fork …

Eight players in organic farming in the European Union have been rewarded at the first edition of the Organic Awards of the bloc of 27 members. The awards were announced during the European Organic Day celebrations. Key EU institutions supported the events to promote an organic approach to farming while promoting biodiversity and its farm-to-fork …

Season 9 of Our Kitchen Garden Doha Organic Farming Festival was officially launched by the Indian Ambassador, Dr. Deepak Mittal, during an event at Birla Public School Auditorium. He presented the prizes to Karunya Giridharan, Fathima Nisar, Izzah Zafreen and Anamika Devanand, the winners of the “Young Farmer Contest”. Mibu Jose, Ashraf Cherakkal and Shamsheer …

Our Kitchen Garden Doha Organic Farming Festival Season 9 was officially opened by Indian Ambassador Dr. Deepak Mittal during an event at Birla Public School Auditorium. He presented the prizes to Karunya Giridharan, Fathima Nisar, Izzah Zafreen and Anamika Devanand, the winners of the “Young Farmer Contest”. Mibu Jose, Ashraf Cherakkal and Shamsheer Abdul Rehman, …

For consumers and producers alike, organic farming in the United States continued to follow a strong upward trend. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the area of ​​certified organic cropland increased by more than 70, to 3.5 million acres, between 2011 and 2019. Organic pasture and rangeland also increased by about 22 % during …

Southeastern Technological University (SETU) has expanded its agricultural course offerings with four new degree programs in Organic Agriculture and Farming Systems Engineering. Prospective students interested in a career in the agribusiness industry can apply for a Level 8 BSc (Hons) and Level 7 BSc in Organic Agriculture and a Level 8 BEng (Hons) and Level …

In 2020, the University of California announced the creation of a UC Organic Agriculture Institute. The aim of the institute is to develop a resource specifically for the organic sector. Institute director Houston Wilson said much of the work so far has led to a better understanding of the state’s current biological landscape. “One of …

I noted earlier this month that South Dakota isn’t capitalizing on organic farming as eagerly as other states. Maybe President Biden can help: Details of the USDA’s new $300 million Biological Transition Initiative, funded in part by the US bailout, were revealed on Monday. The program offers new and beginning farmers the opportunity to switch …

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 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 …

BEIJING, August 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lingqiu County in the North China Shanxi Province has embraced organic agriculture as an effective way to advance high quality rural development. Chehe Biological Community in Lingqiu County, Datong City, Shanxi Province (North China). (Photo by Jia Cunbiao) (PRNewsfoto/Xinhua Silk Road) Themed “Organic Agriculture Promotes High-Quality Rural Development,” the …

Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center Kyle Nagy is superintendent and director of orchard operations at the Sandpoint Organic Center where they grow 70 different varieties of apples, many of which are designed to be incorporated into hard apple ciders. But that’s not all they do. We did, pre covid we had a great apple tasting here. …

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 …

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. Aubee made this known in Abuja during a two-day national stakeholder meeting on communicating the achievements of the EOA in Nigeria to government and national stakeholders. …

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. …

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 …

“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 …

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 – …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 “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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

(VAN) Organic farming can reduce crop yields for the first 1-2 years, but in the long run it will bring countless benefits. From a good point of view Mr. Pham Nhu Trung, Director of Trung Sau Sweet Grapefruit Cooperative, Cau Thay Village, An Thuong Commune (Yen The, Bac Giang) uses organic fertilizer for more than …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …