T here is already much fuss about organic farming around the world. Don't you agree? Many farmers claim to be growing food products sustainably and without the use of chemicals, a ...

The new logo has to be inserted into the organic farming regulation’s annex in the coming weeks. It will then be compulsory on new organic products as of 1 July 2010, but industry has until 1 January ...

The logo and the labelling rules are an important part of the organic regulations. With this legislation the EU provides conditions under which the organic sector can progress in line with production ...

Dresden farm unveils innovative techniques for spring growing season This spring, Dresden's Goranson Farm has a few new innovations to test — from inter-seeding to greenhouse automation.

This Diversified Farming and Food Systems Program seeks to identify and address the diverse educational and technical resource needs of certified organic and transitioning to organic farmers through ...

Organic farming, both in plants and animals, has grown in popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons.

The pyrethrins, a class of pesticides derived from chrysanthemums that are approved for use in organic farming, are more toxic by weight than Roundup, Captan, and Pyrimethanil, too.

New review explores whether organic foods offer real health advantages over conventional options, examining links to cancer risk, obesity, and cardiometabolic health.

One reason organic food is typically priced higher? It costs more to produce. Because they grow without the use of most synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, organic farmers don’t ...

Organic farming systems are about recycling energy and returning carbon back to the soil. These benefits are considered to be a critical part of long-term agricultural sustainability.

Some producers no longer display the logo to avoid scaring customers away," said Philippe Camburet, president of the French National Federation of Organic Farming.