Organic versus Conventional Agriculture: Comparison of Economic and Environmental Sustainability by Balode Lauma, Pakere Ieva, Luksta Ilze, Blumberga Dagnija

“…The comparison between organic dairy farming and conventional dairy farming based on sustainability indexes provides valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each system. Organic farming systems present stronger environmental sustainability but require substantial financial support. …”
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Science and opinion in decision making: A case study of the food security collapse in Sri Lanka by Akila Wijerathna‐Yapa, Robert J. Henry, Matt Dunn, Christine A. Beveridge

“…Sri Lanka responded to an unexplained health condition and a desire to enter a new sales market by swiftly transitioning to organic farming. However, this abrupt change led to the rapid collapse of Sri Lanka's food supply, a significant decline in GDP, and hardships for both rural and urban communities. …”
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Biochemical Characterization of Partially Stabilized Parthenium hysterophorus L. and Cow Dung Consortium and Its Effect on the Growth Performance of Maize (Zea mays L.) by Shetie Gatew, Andargachew Mengistu

“…The findings revealed that partially stabilized Parthenium mixed with cow dung could be promising for organic farming and an option for weed management.…”
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Women’s contribution to climate change action: A gender analysis by Setyowati Retno, Rusdiyana Eksa, Widiyanto, Sugihardjo, Lestari Eny, Arwindianti Micelle Lovinia

“…This movement is embodied into such institutions as female farmer group, Family Welfare Program (FWP), and waste bank driven by women through activities food production from the surrounding environment, healthy (organic) farming practices, health education and environmental hygiene, basic health services (posyandu for toddlers, adolescents and elderly), prevention of infectious diseases through “Jumantik”, waste reduction education, education on circular economy utilization of waste, making biopores and utilizing organic waste (magot cultivation).…”
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Diversity of Hymenoptera in Indonesian Rice Agroecosystems: A Systematic Review of Species Composition and Ecological Roles by Zahlul Ikhsan

“…This systematic review aims to assess the diversity and ecological functions of Hymenoptera in Indonesian rice agroecosystems, evaluate their contributions to natural pest suppression, and examine how various management practices, including organic farming and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), affect Hymenoptera populations. …”
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Analisis rantai nilai dalam aspek lingkungan dan ekonomi menggunakan VCOR pada petani kopi di Malang by Imam Santoso, Miftahus Sa'adah, Izzum Wafi'uddin, Naila Maulidina Lu'ayya, Dodyk Pranowo, Retno Astuti

“…Suggested approaches for enhancing the value chain for coffee farmers in Karangploso encompass the installation of a smart GPS system in vehicles for route optimization and fuel efficiency, and using organic fertilizers instead of chemical fertilizers to prevent water pollution, along with the adoption of an organic farming system to enhance the economic value of the harvest. …”
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Different methods of bacterial inoculation on the yield of chamomile blossoms and essential oil by A. Mostafa, M. Khalafallah, S. AboSedera, H. Fathy, A. Higazy

“…This work aimed at enhancement of blossoms and oil production of chamomile plants via biofertilization with PGPRs under organic farming system. In this study, 6 bacterial strains were applied using two different inoculation techniques. …”
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Public sector involvement in non-state governances for sustainable food systems—a biodiversity perspective by Talia Shalom, Tamar Dayan, Tamar Dayan, Eran Feitelson

“…In 2020, the EU established a comprehensive strategy for biodiversity and integrated its three-decades-long engagement with organic farming into it as a policy tool. This policy has diffused to local European food policy councils. …”
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Seasonal soil health dynamics in soy-wheat relay intercropping by Jennifer B. Thompson, Thomas F. Döring, Timothy M. Bowles, Steffen Kolb, Sonoko D. Bellingrath-Kimura, Moritz Reckling

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Soil agrochemical and microbiological changes during leguminous forage grass cultivation in the southern steppe of Ukraine by Vlashchuk Anatoly, Valentiuk Nataliia, Kholmurodova Dilafruz

“…The introduction of ecologically safe leguminous fodder crops into crop rotations contributes to the improvement of agrocenoses in the crop rotation of organic farming and ensures the improvement of the ecological and phytosanitary condition of the soil.…”
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Uptake of Eco-Friendly Vegetable Production Practices in Enugu State, Nigeria. by Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba, Chiziterem Benita Nze, Ridwan Mukaila, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Chukwuma Otum Ume, Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, Chris Nnamdi Onyekwe, Onyebuchi Jonathan Umeh

“…Results show that standard eco-friendly practices adopted by vegetable farmers included minimum/no tillage (87.0%), intercropping (64.0%), reduction of chemical inputs (64.0%), agroforestry (46%), and organic farming (33%). Most (71%) farmers were medium-level adopters of eco-friendly practices. …”
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Exploring the link between soil health and crop productivity by Yingying Xing, Xiukang Wang, Adnan Mustafa

“…In terms of soil management, practical nutrient management strategies are proposed based on soil testing, emphasizing the benefits of organic farming and conservation tillage for soil health. …”
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The Present Status of the Agriculture Sector Towards Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka: A Review of Existing Policies and Suggestions for Improvements by S.D. Dilini Rathnachandra

“…This is because certain issues are still prominent in the agriculture sector: yield losses, lower ability to share the latest information and experiences of organic agriculture, lower responsiveness of hybrid seeds in organic farming, unavailability of properly directed organic agricultural regulations and national standards, post-harvest losses during long distance transportation, limited research and development, higher prices of organic products, higher input costs, higher susceptibility to pests and diseases, and a shortage of organic inputs, etc. …”
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Relationship between economic development, forest resources, and forest fires: European context by Olena Dobrovolska, Knut Schmidtke, Viktoriia Hnatushenko, Svitlana Sytnyk, Iryna Dmytriieva

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Ethephon and Diethyl Aminoethyl Mixture (EDAH) Reduces Maize Lodging and Enhances Overall Productivity in Maize/Peanut Intercropping by Xiaojin Zou, Jiayi Xu, Huasen Xu, Liang Gong, Lizhen Zhang, Ying Wang, Liangshan Feng, Zhanxiang Sun

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Effects of Agro-Based Industries on Economic Development of Kanungu District: A Case Study of Rugyeyo Sub-County. by Tukamushaba, Enos

“…This includes the adoption of organic farming methods, efficient water usage, and soil conservation techniques. …”
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Maximizing Identification Precision of Hymenoptera and Brachycera (Diptera) With a Non‐Destructive DNA Metabarcoding Approach by Isabel C. Kilian, Ameli Kirse, Ralph S. Peters, Sarah J. Bourlat, Vera G. Fonseca, Wolfgang J. Wägele, Andrée Hamm, Ximo Mengual

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Bioactive Sesquiterpenoids from <i>Santolina chamaecyparissus</i> L. Flowers: Chemical Profiling and Antifungal Activity Against <i>Neocosmospora</i> Species by Eva Sánchez-Hernández, Jesús Martín-Gil, Vicente González-García, José Casanova-Gascón, Pablo Martín-Ramos

“…The reported data indicate an antimicrobial activity comparable to that of fosetyl-Al and higher than that of azoxystrobin conventional fungicides, thus making the flower extract a promising bioactive product for organic farming and expanding <i>S. chamaecyparissus</i> potential applications.…”
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Extensive vegetation management and semi-natural habitats increase plant alpha and gamma diversity in European vineyards by Silvia Winter, Ricarda Weitzl, Stefan Möth, Božana Petrović, Violette Aurelle, Pauline Tolle, Thomas Costes, Sylvie Richart-Cervera, Adrien Rusch

“…We found a positive impact of organic farming on alpha and gamma diversity and a significant influence of farming and transect type on species community composition. …”
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Inheritance patterns of pomological traits in walnut hybridization breeding: influence of parental varieties on nut traits by Akide Özcan, Huri Taşcı, Şakir Burak Bükücü, İlker Büşah Ayaz, Mehmet Sütyemez

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