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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) live in the soil and typically establish beneficial relationships with plants where they improve the ability of...
Apr 26, 2017
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Sustainable agriculture is one way to conserve biodiversity in the face of widespread habitat destruction. Now, a new study published in the...
Mar 18, 2017
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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment demonstrates that conservation management of farms increases the abundance of...
Mar 14, 2017
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Precise analysis of scientific articles isn’t always easy and almost never quick. Today’s media has much to report on and respond to, and...
Mar 10, 2017
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A study from Japan confirms that bird diversity is greater on organic versus conventional farms. The study fills a gap in our knowledge about...
Sep 29, 2016
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Numerous studies have demonstrated that organic farming promotes biodiversity and increases biological control of pests by supporting...
Jul 15, 2016
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A new study published in Biological Control has found that beneficial predators and parasitoids are more effective at controlling agricultural pests...
Jun 08, 2016
Scientific experts, farmers, policymakers, and organic stakeholders gathered in Washington to discuss how research on organic's positive contributions to the environment can be incorporated into...
Feb 10, 2016
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A recent study published in Basic and Applied Ecology sought to understand how the use of agrochemicals, water management and mechanization in...
Jan 01, 2016
With 2015 coming to a close, it’s time to think about how to transform our lives for the upcoming year. This was an exciting year for organic research, with multiple cutting-edge studies revealing...
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