Sentences with phrase «of organic farming systems»

Santa Cruz, CA About Blog OFRF works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems.

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.

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.

Cristina Grandi, IFOAM Food Security Campaigner, presented a poster on the «Benefits of organic farming systems» examining environmental, economic and social aspects as well as data on soil health, water efficiency, biodiversity, energy efficiency, yields, profitability, nutrition and employment.

Not exact matches

But now, because of organic permaculture farming systems, you can buy some bush foods — such as the bush tomato — by the ton.

As André Leu pointed out: «The widespread introduction of regenerative organic farming systems can make a considerable contribution to stabilizing atmospheric CO2.

The Argentinian delegation listens as Dr. Emmanuel Omondi, Director of the Farming Systems Trial (FST) at Rodale Institute, explains details of the side - by - side comparison of organic and conventional agricultural sSystems Trial (FST) at Rodale Institute, explains details of the side - by - side comparison of organic and conventional agricultural systemssystems.

The Farming Systems Trial (FST) ® at Rodale Institute is America's longest running, side - by - side comparison of organic and chemical agriculture.

Nutrient Density Comparison Between Organic and Conventionally Grown Oats By Marisa Wagner and Emmanuel Omondi (Ph.D.) The Farming Systems Trial (FST) at Rodale Institute is America's longest running side - by - side comparison of organic and conventional agriculture.

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

Groot, S.P.C.; Jalink, H.; Hospers - Brands, M.; Köhl, J.; Veerman, A.; Wenneker, M.; van der Wolf, J.M. and van den Bulk, R.W (2006) Improvement of the quality of propagation material for organic farming system.

The term organic refers to an ecological and sustainable farm management system that prohibits the use of genetic engineering, synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, antibiotics and artificial growth hormones.

During the plenaries Moises Quispe, speaking on behalf of INOFO members from 5 continents, illustrated the actions organic farmers» organizations undertake to secure the future of family farming namely working with youth, women and value chains for healthy systems.

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 employees.

Organic research needs to reflect the whole systems approach of organic farming so that the research results are useful.

Under Anthony's leadership the Rodale Institute renewed its commitment to the founding theme of Healthy Soil - Healthy Food - Healthy People, the farm became certified organic, the long term Farming Systems Trial celebrated its 25th anniversary, The New Farm magazine was launched online, and his wife Florence Rodale launched a successful youth education program and websfarm became certified organic, the long term Farming Systems Trial celebrated its 25th anniversary, The New Farm magazine was launched online, and his wife Florence Rodale launched a successful youth education program and websFarm magazine was launched online, and his wife Florence Rodale launched a successful youth education program and website.

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.

The site makes it possible for CSIRO to conduct long - term farming systems experiments that investigate changes to the soil over time and provide a better understanding of the impact of factors such as soil organic matter and soil acidity on farm profitability.

Here we use a comprehensive meta - analysis to examine the relative yield performance of organic and conventional farming systems globally.

The conference featured a robust education program including keynote presentations by award - winning actress, social advocate and mom of three, Jennifer Garner and organic industry pioneer John Foraker, co-founders of Once Upon a Farm; and national bestselling author and internationally recognized expert on food systems, Anna Lappé.

This latest study clearly shows that the higher levels of these essential fatty acids are a result of the whole organic farming system.

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.

To ensure that all Straus Family Creamery milk and dairy products remained 100 % organic, Albert implemented a non-GMO testing and verification system of all animal feed purchased by the certified organic family farms that supply milk.

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.

At the same time, while Thottathil argues that export - oriented organic farming has its own rightful role to play for the food system and food sovereignty, its silent exclusion from Kerala's organic policy does raise doubts whether the policy is a good example of an inclusive organic strategy.

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).

The authors compared three dairy farm production systems of the Bavarian Alps: organic, low - input conventional, and high input conventional.

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.

The concept has a holistic approach and combines a variety of innovative technologies, such as energy positive homes, renewable energy, energy storage, door - step high - yield organic food production, vertical farming aquaponics / aeroponics, water management and waste - to - resource systems.

«We want to bring food systems, farming and land use closer to organic principles of care, ecology, health and fairness.»

Scientists have long tied the rise of algae to that of nitrate pollution from fertilizers running off farms and yards, and organic wastes from septic tanks, dairy farms and city wastewater systems.

An assessment of organic farming relative to conventional farming illustrates that organic systems better balance the four areas of sustainability.

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).

Rather, what's needed is a balance of systems, «a blend of organic and other innovative farming systems, including agroforestry, integrated farming, conservation agriculture, mixed crop / livestock and still undiscovered systems.»

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.

IntraKID looks to replace the organic trace minerals that have been lost due to the industrialized methods of farming within our agricultural system.

IntraMAX looks to replace the organic trace minerals that have been lost due to the industrialized methods of farming within our agricultural system.

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.

Organic standards prohibit treatment of organic food with irradiation, but there are no other provisions to prevent organic milk from being treated differently after it leaves the farm than the conventional food system.

- Suppliers: favoured partners are local suppliers and preferably those that adopt a system of organic farming.

Of course, this will require more work and energy than the natural systems (check out how much energy and organic matter is necessary to make a pound of farmed salmonOf course, this will require more work and energy than the natural systems (check out how much energy and organic matter is necessary to make a pound of farmed salmonof farmed salmon).

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!)

Using the Menu for the Future discussion course books, the groups are exploring the confusing number of food choices and contradicting information around health, fair trade, industrial agriculture, organics, family farms, sustainable food systems, GMOs and more.