Apr 28, 2025
Organic practices harness natural pest control to improve production of greenhouse tomatoes 

Organic practices in greenhouse tomato operations significantly reduce pest populations while maintaining comparable yields...

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Apr 11, 2025
Organic farming promotes healthier and more diverse soil fungal communities

 

Soils on organic farms host more diverse...

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Apr 04, 2025
Organic production leads to sweeter and more aromatic strawberries, a flavor profile consumers prefer 

A recent study from China found that organically grown strawberries are sweeter, more aromatic and preferred by consumers...

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Mar 21, 2025
Glacial rock as an organically friendly fertilizer for crops

The widespread use of synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture has resulted in a variety of environmental...

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Feb 27, 2025
Exposure to pesticides associated with Parkinson’s disease onset and progression 

Chronic exposure to pesticides can accelerate the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent UCLA study. The...

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Feb 07, 2025
Organic dairy farms emit fewer greenhouse gases while retaining profits 

To measure the impact of adopting organic practices in agriculture, a recent study quantified greenhouse gas emissions on...

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Jan 17, 2025
The use of organic soil amendments results in more soil carbon capture than synthetic fertilizers    

A recent study published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal found that adding organic matter, like compost or manure, can enhance soil health and carbon storage by boosting...

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Jan 09, 2025
Habitat complexity in organic agriculture enhances natural pest control, reduces pest damage to crops 

A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems found that maintaining and restoring habitat complexity in agricultural landscapes and on the farm can significantly improve...

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