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1. A large-scale public programme to promote organic rice farming in Thailand: building solid foundations to enable farmers to engage?

Author:
Hérique, Océane; Faysse, Nicolas
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 27-40
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
certification; economic sustainability; industrialization; organic production; prices; profitability; rice; surface area; Thailand
Abstract:
... In the 2010s, governments of newly industrialised economies in Asia took a proactive stance in the promotion of organic farming. In 2017, the government of Thailand launched a 4-year programme aimed at converting 160,000 ha to the production of certified organic rice, representing a five-fold increase. This article analyses to what extent the programme made certified organic farming accessible to ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00320-4

2. Biocontrol potential of nematophagous fungi against Meloidogyne spp. infecting tomato

Author:
Tazi, Hafssa; Hamza, Mohamed Ait; Hallouti, Ayoub; Benjlil, Hinde; Idhmida, Amine; Furze, James Nicholas; Paulitz, Timothy C.; Mayad, El Hassan; Boubaker, Hassan; El Mousadik, Abdelhamid
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 63-71
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
Arthrobotrys oligospora; Fusarium; Meloidogyne javanica; Paecilomyces; Purpureocillium lilacinum; Talaromyces; Trichoderma; agroecosystems; biological control; environmental factors; fruits; greenhouses; intensive farming; mortality; organic production; reproduction; root-knot nematodes; sandy soils; tissue culture; tomatoes; vegetable growing
Abstract:
... Root-knot nematodes are the most economically damaging group of plant parasitic nematodes. Intensive agriculture on sandy soil of Moroccan agroecosystems results in a prevalence and wide distribution of Meloidogyne spp., limiting both conventional and organic fruit and vegetable production. The aim of this study is to assess the nematicidal potential of twelve local isolates of nematophagous fungi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00325-z

3. Current soybean feed consumption in Luxembourg and reduction capability as a basis for a future protein strategy

Author:
Zimmer, Stéphanie; Leimbrock-Rosch, Laura; Hoffmann, Marita; Keßler, Sabine
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 163-176
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
economic independence; feed intake; forage; grasslands; models; organic production; poultry; protein sources; soybean meal; soybeans; Luxembourg
Abstract:
... Soybean imports are huge for Luxembourg, where 100% of soybeans are imported and soybean feed consumption is not known. This study aims to calculate the Luxembourgish soybean feed consumption for 2018 for its predominant livestock (cattle, poultry, pigs) in conventional and organic agriculture, respectively, to assess the reduction potential of soybeans in feed rations and discuss opportunities to ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00339-7

4. Dual-purpose production of eggs and meat—part 2: hens of crosses between layer and meat breeds show moderate laying performance but choose feed with less protein than a layer hybrid, indicating the potential to reduce protein in diets

Author:
Baldinger, L.; Bussemas, R.
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 73-87
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
White Rock; egg production; eggs; feed intake; genotype; hybrids; males; meat; organic production; plumage; purebreds; slaughter; New Hampshire
Abstract:
... The use of modern chicken genotypes with high egg or meat performance results in the ethically unacceptable practice of culling day-old male layer chicks because of their inefficient fattening performance. Dual-purpose genotypes with a balanced performance profile for eggs and meat are one option to avoid this practice. In this study, the performance of four crosses of a layer breed (White Rock or ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00328-w

5. Factors influencing farmers’ decision to convert to organic tea cultivation in the mountainous areas of northern Vietnam

Author:
Bui, Hang Thi Minh; Nguyen, Huyen Thi Thanh
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 51-61
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
credit; farm size; household surveys; market access; mountains; organic production; poverty; regression analysis; tea; Vietnam
Abstract:
... Using a logistic regression model, this study examines those factors affecting the decision made by farmers to convert from conventional to organic tea production activities in the mountainous areas of northern Vietnam. Data were collected from a household survey conducted among 181 organic and 195 conventional tea-producing households in the provinces of Thai Nguyen and Ha Giang. The results of t ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00322-2

6. Health and welfare in organic livestock production systems—a systematic mapping of current knowledge

Author:
Åkerfeldt, Magdalena Presto; Gunnarsson, Stefan; Bernes, Gun; Blanco-Penedo, Isabel
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 105-132
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
animal health; animal welfare; beef cattle; breasts; broiler chickens; cannibalism; dairy cows; dermatitis; lameness; mortality; organic production; parasite load; piglets; sheep; swine production
Abstract:
... This review aimed to systematically map and summarize the status of animal health and welfare in organic production. The prevalence of diseases and behavioural effects in organic dairy cow, beef cattle, sheep, pig, laying hen and broiler chicken were discussed in the context of the organic values and current knowledge on animal health and welfare. In total 166 peer-reviewed scientific publications ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00334-y

7. Improving inorganic nitrogen in soil and nutrient density of edamame bean in three consecutive summers by utilizing a locally sourced bio-inocula

Author:
Mahmud, Kishan; Franklin, Dorcas; Ney, Laura; Cabrera, Miguel; Habteselassie, Mussie; Hancock, Dennis; Newcomer, Quint; Subedi, Anish; Dahal, Subash
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 133-143
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
Archaea; Glycine max; beans; biodiversity; biofortification; calcium; carbohydrates; farms; fermentation; forest litter; inoculum; magnesium; milk; mineralization; nitrogen; nutrient density; organic production; poultry manure; solubilization; sustainable agriculture; zinc
Abstract:
... Soil microbial communities are key players in the development of sustainable food production systems. These soil microbes are responsible for macronutrient and micronutrient mineralization and solubilization in soil. Local effective microorganisms (LEM) are a locally sourced bio-inoculate, made from a fermented mixture of actively decomposing forest litter and a nutrient rich growing media contain ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00341-z

8. Knowledge gaps in organic research: understanding interactions of cover crops and tillage for weed control and soil health

Author:
Osterholz, William R.; Culman, Steven W.; Herms, Catherine; Joaquim de Oliveira, Francielen; Robinson, Allison; Doohan, Doug
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 13-25
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
Vicia; aboveground biomass; no-tillage; organic production; soil organic matter; soil quality; weed control
Abstract:
... Organic crop systems rely on tillage as the primary means to control weeds, but negative impacts of tillage may prevent farmers from achieving the potential soil health benefits of organic management. Cover crops have been suggested as a solution for overcoming this tillage trade-off directly by enhancing soil health and indirectly by providing weed control, thus reducing the need for tillage. In ...
Handle:
10113/7019788
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00313-3

9. Public attitude towards cow-calf separation and other common practices of calf rearing in dairy farming—a review

Author:
Placzek, M.; Christoph-Schulz, I.; Barth, K.
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 41-50
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
animal welfare; calves; dairy industry; males; meat; milk; organic production; prices; public opinion; willingness to pay
Abstract:
... Public demand for food produced in systems with high animal welfare standards is rising. In terms of animal welfare, the dairy industry has a positive reputation in European countries. However, there are many practices in the dairy industry of which the public is unaware, e.g., zero-grazing, tethering, dehorning, disposal of male calves, and early cow-calf separation. We focused on the latter and ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00321-3

10. To what extent does organic farming promote species richness and abundance in temperate climates? A review

Author:
Stein-Bachinger, Karin; Gottwald, Frank; Haub, Almut; Schmidt, Elisabeth
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 1-12
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
arable soils; edge effects; fauna; flora; landscapes; organic production; species richness; temperate zones; vegetation
Abstract:
... The loss of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes has been dramatic over the past few decades with negative trends persisting. Organic farming has received widespread recognition in the scientific and politic fields for its environmental benefits, although the proportion of land cultivated organically is still small and the extent to which organic farming contributes to the promotion of biodiver ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00279-2

11. Understanding the factors limiting organic consumption: the effect of marketing channel on produce price, availability, and price fairness

Author:
Carmona, Inmaculada; Griffith, Daniel M.; Aguirre, Itziar
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 89-103
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
case studies; data collection; farmers; food availability; food consumption; income; organic foods; organic production; prices; Spain
Abstract:
... Organic food consumption is increasing globally but still comprises a small share of the overall food market. Our understanding of organic consumption is primarily based on consumer surveys, while we lack robust data on the actual price and availability of organic products in most countries. To address this gap, we conducted a case study where we collected data directly from produce sellers in Sev ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00331-1

12. Use of organic soil amendments to improve soil health and yield of immature pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

Author:
Sulok, Kevin Muyang Tawie; Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna; Khew, Choy Yuen; Lai, Pei Sing; Zehnder, Jarroop Augustine Mercer; Wasli, Mohd Effendi; Aziz, Zakry Fitri Ab
Source:
Organic agriculture 2021 v.11 no.1 pp. 145-161
ISSN:
1879-4238
Subject:
Actinobacteria; Borneo; NPK fertilizers; Piper nigrum; biochar; black pepper; composts; economic sustainability; exchangeable calcium; fermentation; fruit juices; fruits; income; organic production; pH; porosity; soil density; soil microorganisms; soil quality; soil respiration; Malaysia
Abstract:
... At present, there is little information on the effects of organic amendments on black pepper farms particularly in Sarawak, Malaysia. The objective was to study the effects of organic amendments on selected soil properties, morphological characteristics, and yield of immature vines and its economic viability on immature pepper productions. There were five treatments each replicated five times in a ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13165-020-00340-0