Sentences with phrase «in organic farming systems»

Pimentel noted that although cash crops can not be grown as frequently over time on organic farms because of the dependence on cultural practices to supply nutrients and control pests and because labor costs average about 15 percent higher in organic farming systems, the higher prices that organic foods command in the marketplace still make the net economic return per acre either equal to or higher than that of conventionally produced crops.

The soil nitrogen levels in the organic farming systems increased 8 to 15 percent.

1) Potential of the substance for detrimental chemical interactions with other materials used in organic farming systems;

Not exact matches

The main experiments used to conduct this research are the Farming Systems Trial (FST)- the oldest continuous trial in the US that compares organic and conventional farming systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal Farming Systems Trial (FST)- the oldest continuous trial in the US that compares organic and conventional farming systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal Systems Trial (FST)- the oldest continuous trial in the US that compares organic and conventional farming systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal farming systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal health.

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It's perfect for farmers who are ready to make the complete transition to certified organic, and for those interested in simply integrating more sustainable methods into their current farming system.

The next farm bill should facilitate transitioning to organic with improved access to land and capital, investment in distribution systems and infrastructure, and targeted technical assistance.

«The more we understand about the Soil Organic Matter system, the better we can monitor, measure and maintain it,» said organic produce grower Helen Atthowe who submitted samples from her and her husband's 26 - acre Woodleaf Farm in northern California.

In facilitating the exchange of scientific knowledge on organic food and farming systems, TIPI is committed to engaging all stakeholders who benefit from Organic Agriculture research.

On the farm, Albert Straus began testing certified organic feeds for GMO contamination in 2005, and effectively implemented an in - house testing system to preserve the integrity of the organic milk supply.

In addition to our organic certification, our produce is grown in a sustainable farming system that nourishes a healthy ecosystem, cares for our environment and fosters safe working conditions for our family of employeeIn addition to our organic certification, our produce is grown in a sustainable farming system that nourishes a healthy ecosystem, cares for our environment and fosters safe working conditions for our family of employeein a sustainable farming system that nourishes a healthy ecosystem, cares for our environment and fosters safe working conditions for our family of employees.

Organic Transition Course The Rodale Institute's Organic Transition Course is a 15 - hour online program designed for farmers who are ready to make the complete transition to certified organic, and for those interested in simply integrating more sustainable methods into their current farming system.

He has conducted on - farm research in cooperation with USDA and Land Grant Universities, and work on a national organic research agenda and national legislation to fund on - farm organic systems research.

Even if 60 % of agriculture would convert to organic farming, concentrated feed were reduced by 50 % and food waste by 50 %, it would result in a food system with significantly decreased environmental impacts, including lower overall greenhouse gas emissions, and only a marginal increase in agricultural land area.

With minimal intervention in the winemaking process and a more environmentally conscious farming system, Gemtree produces certified organic and biodynamic wines which are powerful, concentrated, and express the true characteristics of each grape variety and the region.

To establish organic agriculture as an important tool in sustainable food production, the factors limiting organic yields need to be more fully understood, alongside assessments of the many social, environmental and economic benefits of organic farming systems.

National policies should be created to incentivize producers to change the way they manage their farming systems and adopt natural water retention measures used in organic agriculture such as green cover and intercropping as well as diversifying farmers» crop and income base so they have something to fall back on when drought strikes.

After reviewing, the task force has come to the same conclusion in its report, due to the principle that organic farming is an integrated system — starting with soil health.

He leads the Glenlea study — Canada's oldest organic vs conventional farming systems experiment now in its 25th year.

The Australian organic accreditation standards stipulate that, in order to label or sell produce as organic, no GM material may be used or contained in the produce or farming systems.

However, there are still a number of sustainability challenges concerning organic agricultural and horticultural systems of today and organic farming is criticized for its, in many cases, lower yield performances.

Much of his research (organic field crop, dairying, and blueberry production) is conducted in partnership with commercial organic farms and producer groups and typically combines an assessment of the productivity and environmental or ecological impact of the production system.

Every certified organic dairy farm has an Organic Systems Plan, in which animal welfare regulations are addressed.

It leaves the reader with the impression that much could indeed be gained if the different stakeholders in Kerala's organic farming movement would enter into an open exchange and work together to build a sustainable food system which integrates local and global trade.

Research studies in Europe and the United States of America (on farm and pilot trials) on the effects of farming systems on beneficial invertebrates and birds consistently shows a better performance of the organic system.

A research project funded by the European Union found that the diversity of landscape and farming systems was greater in organic farms, regarding land use types, crops, livestock, plantings (hedges, solitary shrubs, trees) and flora.

In order to diversify the farming system and attract beneficial arthropods and pollinators, wild flower strips are sown in organic agriculture orchardIn order to diversify the farming system and attract beneficial arthropods and pollinators, wild flower strips are sown in organic agriculture orchardin organic agriculture orchards.

Every certified organic farm affiliated with Straus Family Creamery submits an annual Organic Systems Plan in which animal welfare regulations are reviewed.

Economically speaking, the selling price of organic rice in the Ebro Delta is higher than conventional rice, and permits greater profit to farmers, in spite of the major cost of labour (organic farming of this particular system needs 25 percent more than conventional farming) and lower yields -LRB--15 percent in organic paddy fields).

In comparing organic and conventional systems, van Elzakker and Tulip (2000) have reported that organic farmers have started to obtain high cotton yields compared to conventional farming systems in the same case study siteIn comparing organic and conventional systems, van Elzakker and Tulip (2000) have reported that organic farmers have started to obtain high cotton yields compared to conventional farming systems in the same case study sitein the same case study sites.

The ban on synthetically - produced mineral nitrogen in organic agriculture confines the productivity to the natural system limits (i.e. N - fixation) or the limits defined by the annual nutrient balance of the farm, including imported fodder and organic fertilizers.

There are also places (e.g. Sweden) where farming systems are subsidized in order to be managed organically but where products are not certified as organic.

In 2002, he bought a property 138 miles from Paris and dedicated himself to learning about permaculture farming, a beyond - organic ecological system.

The differences in milk composition observed are actually due to the different diets of the cows (i.e. pasture versus concentrate feeding) rather than organic versus conventional farming systems,» according to lead investigator Don Otter, PhD, Senior Scientist, Food & Bio-based Products, AgResearch Grasslands Research Centre (New Zealand).

Nayakrishi Andolon is a community - based system of organic farming being promoted by UBINIG and being practiced by more than 60,000 families in Bangladesh.25 Many of these farmers, especially women, are aware of the nutritional importance of green leafy vegetables including wild species, and are strongly campaigning against the indiscriminate spraying of pesticides.

If a product is labeled Organic on the front of the package and sold in the State of California which has extremely rigorous organic regulations... then generally, the products contain USDA certified organic ingredients from farms that use a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers.

Agricultural universities and the Cooperative Extension System reluctantly joined in with research and teaching of organic food and farming systems as they slowly became accepted and moved into the mainstream.

While we're hopeful that alternative fuel sources will be part of the solution (think hybrid trucks transporting goods) and that organic farming will play a role (organic farming practices eliminate the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides, which currently account for 40 % of the energy used in the food system!)

But for those of us who do eat meat, and who believe that well - treated animals in an integrated farming system make at least as much sense as vegan organic agriculture, learning more about what goes into animal raising, killing, and butchery is a step toward a more honest and ethical approach to eating meat.

To establish organic agriculture as an important tool in sustainable food production, the factors limiting organic yields need to be more fully understood, alongside assessments of the many social, environmental and economic benefits of organic farming systems.

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It's perfect for farmers who are ready to make the complete transition to certified organic, and for those interested in simply integrating more sustainable methods into their current farming system.

And they found that, while organic farming systems used less energy, they offered no real advantage in lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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In those cases, where the yields are lower on organic farms, comparisons made per kg of product are less fa - vourable for organic systems (Chirinda et al., 2010b) unless N use efficiency is higher on organic farms (cf. 4 below).

Nitrate leaching was about equivalent in the organic and conventional farming systems.

Alternatively, REED students interested in sustainable agriculture can learn the basics of organic farming with a vision to design urban gardens and systems to promote local food production.

In addition to our expertise in designing and installing green roofs, green walls, and organic urban farm systems, our team can provide business planning support, program design, and insight into integrated sustainable design for new construction and building retrofitIn addition to our expertise in designing and installing green roofs, green walls, and organic urban farm systems, our team can provide business planning support, program design, and insight into integrated sustainable design for new construction and building retrofitin designing and installing green roofs, green walls, and organic urban farm systems, our team can provide business planning support, program design, and insight into integrated sustainable design for new construction and building retrofits.

The study is a review of the Rodale Institute Farming Systems Trial, the longest running comparison of organic vs. conventional farming in the United Farming Systems Trial, the longest running comparison of organic vs. conventional farming in the United farming in the United States.