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In conventional agriculture, increases in yields are largely due to increased use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and thus have...
Sep 20, 2018
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A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment sought to understand the effect of conversion from conventional farming to...
Jun 19, 2018
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It is commonly believed that while organic farming reduces pesticide use, it can also increase pest infestations if non-chemical control is not...
Mar 23, 2018
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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment investigated the effect that organic farming has on birds over the winter. The...
Mar 22, 2018
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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment investigated the effects of organic vs. conventional farming in large- and...
Jan 20, 2018
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A recent study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment has found that organic vineyards in Italy support more species...
Dec 13, 2017
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Research published in Global Change Biology found that organic farming benefits biodiversity. Looking at data from around the world, the research...
Oct 23, 2017
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Amphibians, such as frogs, are particularly susceptible to the effects of pollution in their environment. While it is well established that pest...
Sep 26, 2017
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New research published in the journal Global Change Biology has found that organic farming benefits biodiversity. Researchers compiled data...
Aug 29, 2017
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are an important part of the soil biodiversity that provide advantages to crops by increasing water and...
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