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The organic farming market is set to explode: Solvay SA, Bayer AG, Dow Chemical
Organic farming is a production system that avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, genetically modified organisms and livestock feed additives. Organic methods can increase agricultural productivity, repair decades of environmental damage and connect small farming families to more sustainable distribution networks leading to better food security if they organize …
Know the difference and the similarities
Do you practice Natural Agriculture or Organic Agriculture? Do you know the difference between these two? Keep reading the article to know more about their similarities and differences. Difference Between Organic and Natural Farming In …
4 factors to keep in mind before buying organic food
organic food Organic crops are grown without the use of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides or bio-engineered (GMO) genes. Organic foods are the product of sound farming practices. Due to the exponential …
Does the battle over what qualifies as “organic” food affect agriculture?
Few things annoy food and agriculture people more than talking about what constitutes organic and genetically modified foods. Most people have no idea what these labels or terms mean (that, of course, didn’t stop Americans from spending $56 billion on organics in 2020). The federal government awards the organic label to foods grown and processed …
Why organic food is out of fashion
Is the fact that organic is a rigid system part of the problem? Patrick Holden, founder of The Sustainable Food Trust and the first person to supply Sainsbury’s with organic carrots, back in the 1980s, thinks it might. “The problem with bio is that it’s an exercise in line drawing. He says above the line …
Government’s poorly planned organic farming policy upsets rice farmers – Eurasia Review
By R. M. Samanmalee Swarnalatha The Sri Lankan government’s ill-planned organic farming policy that banned the use of chemical fertilizers on farms has upset farmers in this rice-growing heartland and a political stronghold of the ruling coalition. The policy has also drawn criticism from agricultural experts, who warn that Sri Lanka‘s food security is at …
United States Organic Food Market Maintains Robust Growth Amid Pandemic: Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 8.7% During 2021-2027
New Delhi, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The US organic food market is growing at a high CAGR owing to growing consumer health awareness. Additionally, growing concern over the environmental impact of conventional agriculture due to heavy use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other substances is driving the market forward… A recent study conducted …
5 Best Organic Agriculture Certificate Courses in India
Organic farming offers various benefits, such as preserving the organic content of the soil. Organic farmers use strategies to preserve and increase fertility, soil composition and biodiversity, as well as to minimize erosion. Reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous materials for humans, animals and the environment. Let’s take a look at the best organic …
What are the advantages of eating organic foods over non-organic foods?
Consumption of organic food has increased dramatically over the past two years, especially in the United States. Organic food is not only safer, healthier and tastier than conventionally grown food, it is also good for the environment as well as animal welfare. This is because organic farming tends to improve the quality and conservation of …
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 …
Sri Lanka abandons plan to become world’s first fully organic farming country
Leaving aside pesticides and other agrochemical farm inputs, often associated with soil degradation and other environmental problems, seemed like a great idea. Sri Lanka is said to have become the first country in the world to do so, switching to fully organic agricultural production. But it turns out the time was not yet. Tea production …
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 …
Wartime Organic Farming Course for Peacetime – Lanka Business Online
By Jekhan Aruliah There is a recent precedent in Sri Lanka for suddenly ‘going organic’. The civil war in Sri Lanka saw years of economic blockades and embargoes in the North. Some items were banned completely, others were supplied in limited quantities. From women’s sanitary napkins and batteries to gasoline and cement, chemical fertilizers and …
Dang of Gujarat to be declared 100% organic agricultural district
Dang Tribal District in eastern Gujarat will be declared a 100% organic farming district as the state government has taken steps to encourage farmers to avoid the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides throughout the cultivable area, said state agriculture minister Raghavji Patel. Tuesday. Speaking to reporters, Patel said the state government is providing a …
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Researchers develop new genetic lines for organic corn production
AMES, Iowa – Scientists at Iowa State University have been leading an effort to improve efficiency and genetics in organic corn production, a rapidly growing sector of the agricultural world since early 2020. Thomas Lübberstedt, professor of agronomy at Iowa State, is leading a research team aimed at developing new lines of corn that take …
Europe sets ambitious organic food production targets
President Joe Biden called for a government-wide response climate change that seeks solutions and opportunities in all sectors of the US economy. This includes agriculture, which emits over 600 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year – more than the total national emissions of the United Kingdom, Australia, France or Italy. Recent polls show …
Sri Lanka abandons organic farming 6 months after overnight ban on chemical fertilizer imports
Archive image of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa | Photo: Tharaka Basnayaka | Bloomberg Text size: A- A + New Delhi: Just six months after Sri Lanka turned overnight to complete organic farming and ban imports of chemical fertilizers, several stumbling blocks have caused the island nation to ultimately reject the policy. Over the past …
How to start an organic food store business in India?
With the growing awareness of healthy living among the modern generation, more and more people are now adopting organic foods to stay healthy. This is why the Indian organic food market anticipates a rise of 25% in the years to come, and there is enormous leeway to venture into the organic food business. Also, for …
Sultan: Is organic food worth it? | lifestyles
123rf One of the first tips I received when I got pregnant was to switch to organic milk, eggs and chicken. A friend, who speaks with authority when giving parenting advice, said her pediatrician gave her the advice. It’s the hormones, she says. Back then, almost two decades ago, this change would significantly increase our …
Sri Lanka’s experience with organic farming could be a lesson for Kerala
The sudden switch to organic farming in Sri Lanka, which had unfortunate consequences, raised many questions about the effectiveness and practicality of the concept. In the meantime, the Chief Minister of Kerala recently announced an organic farming campaign in the state aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in the production of safe and wholesome food. However, the …
Is Sri Lanka’s experience in organic farming a lesson for Kerala? | Subhiksham Surakshitham | organic farming campaign in Kerala
The sudden switch to organic farming in Sri Lanka, which ended in disaster, raised many questions about the effectiveness and practicality of the concept. In the meantime, the Chief Minister of Kerala recently announced an organic farming campaign in the state aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in the production of safe and wholesome food. However, the …
Australia Organic Agriculture Market Trends, Demand, Share, Major Player, Competitive Outlook Forecast to 2021-2026
Organic farming market in Australia Looking ahead, the IMARC Group expects the Australian organic market to continue its strong growth over the next five years. SHERIDAN, WYOMING, USA, October 18, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – According to IMARC Group’s latest report, titled “Organic Agriculture Market in Australia: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities and forecast 2021-2026 ”, …
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Organic farming: history, chronology and impact
Organic farming refers to a method of farming that uses fertilizers made from animal and plant wastes and other organic materials. Recognizing the environmental damage from traditional agriculture, which used pesticides and chemical fertilizers, the scientists found that agricultural conditions could benefit from the use of animal manure, crop rotation, cover crops and the natural …
Sri Lanka’s transition to organic farming
On August 30, 2021, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared an emergency. The decision was taken to curb the hoarding of basic necessities and control inflation, as the country faces a shortage of food products and a sharp rise in the prices of basic necessities. Sri Lanka is in the throes of a pandemic-induced economic crisis, with …
Sri Lanka’s inorganic transition to organic farming
Sri Lanka’s decision to switch to organic farming is not the root of its food shortage as a majority of farmers have not even started the transition process On August 30, 2021, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajpaksa declared an economic emergency. The decision was taken to curb the hoarding of basic necessities and to control …
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 …
Check the excessive use of agrochemicals; need to promote organic farming: Tomar
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Thursday that the use of chemicals and fertilizers had helped India increase the production of food grains, but there was a need to control the excessive use of crop nutrients and pesticides. Addressing the 10th conference on agrochemistry organized by the FICCI, he said that it is necessary …
Sri Lanka’s organic farming crisis: learning from failures
Sri Lanka found itself in economic crisis as it continued to produce 100% organic food ‘The food crisis in Lanka shows the dangers of organic farming ”. It was the title of a column by Indian economist Swaminathan Anklesaria Aiyar, published recently in a national daily. Aiyar’s article analyzed the food crisis in Sri Lanka, …
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 …
Are organic foods healthier than conventional foods? Here with a dietitian has to say
Organic food signage on the fresh vegetable aisle of modern supermarket Getty Images / ThamKC Determining whether organic food should dominate your kitchen or whether you can safely stick with conventionally grown produce can be easier said than done. On the one hand, choosing organic foods intuitively seems better for your health. But on the …
Sri Lanka’s organic food revolution threatens its tea industry | Culinary news
Sri Lanka’s drive to become the world’s largest producer of 100% organic food threatens its prized tea industry and raises fears of a wider agricultural disaster that could deal a further blow to the beleaguered economy. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has banned chemical fertilizers this year to start his organic race, but tea plantation owners predict …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Promoting organic farming: the impact of the fertilizer ban | Print edition
Views) : The government’s decision to immediately ban chemical fertilizers and pesticides to promote green agriculture on the island has serious repercussions on the economy and people’s livelihoods. The government should consider the economic consequences of the immediate ban on chemical fertilizers and adopt a gradual introduction of organic farming on scientific principles. Economic consequences …
Considerations for Promoting Regenerative Organic Agriculture Strategy for Belize National Hemp and Marijuana Industry Policy
The highly respected and influential organizations Regeneration Belize (RB) 1 and Pro-Organic Belize (POB) 2, and their members and affiliated organizations, go to great lengths in Belize to promote sustainable agronomic practices that protect and restore soils and thus indirectly improve human activity. health, with less and less dependence on the use of synthetic / …
Making organic farming accessible to low-income farmers
TACOMA, Washington – The organic farming movement has emerged in response to a growing awareness of the consequences of industrial farming. Organic farming claims that organic methods such as crop rotation and organic fertilization can promote biodiversity and improve soil quality to promote healthy crop growth. Brief history of industrial agriculture Industrial agriculture began in …
Why China is becoming a leader in sustainable and organic agriculture
It’s August and it’s 38°C outside a greenhouse at a fruit farm in suburban Nanjing, China. Inside the farm, customers sample organic grapes and peaches. Ms. Wang, owner of the farm, carefully lifts the lid off a large bin of worms. She raises thousands of them to produce organic fertilizer for her farm. Wang is …
Patagonia … leading the way to regenerative organic farming
On day two of Outdoor Retailer, Patagonia will lead a conversation on supply chains and climate change led by leaders from the Apparel Impact Institute and the Regenerative Organic Alliance, including representatives from Burton, Dr. Bronner’s, Patagonia and Patagonia Provisions, the leaflet is shown at left. Join them from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in …
Organic farming expands as chemical-intensive farming struggles
(Beyond pesticides, May 21, 2019) As farmers across the country face extreme stressors and consolidate or retire, organic is going against the grain. Despite the overall decline in the number of US farms, the number of organic farms increased by 27% between 2012 and 2017, according to new data from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics …
Does organic farming contribute to climate change?
Which is better for the environment: organic or conventional farming? For consumers trying to make healthy food choices, this is an important question. A new international study reveals that organic farming actually contributes more to climate change than conventional farming. The study argues that since organic farming requires slightly more land for the same yield, …