Newly released results from long-term field studies conducted by the Swiss Research Institute FiBL suggests that organic farming in tropical regions can be as productive as...
There is so much (in)credible science that explains why organic is a good choice for people and the planet, and more is published every week. The Organic Center summarizes the latest research into distilled bites so you can make informed choices. We only report on peer-reviewed studies and always will. Check out our research blog and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest science delivered right to your inbox.
Jun 27, 2016
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A recently published article in the scientific journal Nature Communications has found that contaminated pollen from wild plants near land...
Jun 21, 2016
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A new report released by Friends of the Earth presents a strong argument in favor of organic and agroecological farming as tool to feed...
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...
May 18, 2016
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A recent study published in Science of the Total Environment found that pesticide contamination in persimmons and jujubes grown in China was...
May 11, 2016
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A recently published study in the journal Chemosphere sought to investigate the number of pesticide contaminants and...
May 04, 2016
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Pesticides enter waterways when they are washed off of plants and soils during rainstorms, eventually making their way to fresh water sources...
Apr 29, 2016
The most recent edition of the Organic Report included an article written by the Organic Center highlighting the research breakthroughs of the past year, including soil health, health...
Apr 27, 2016
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A meta-analysis published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine reviewed 52 studies published between 1985 and 2014, and analyzed data from...
Apr 25, 2016
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Because organic production cannot use synthetic chemicals to control agricultural pests, researchers must think outside the box to develop organic...
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