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02/19/2018 / By Janine Acero

Organic farming employs more workers than conventional farms and encourages community development, according to survey

Organic farming has gained steady ground in the U.S. farm sector over the recent years due to the growing demand for healthy food products by consumers. While conventional farming is still the more prevalent type of agriculture – yielding significantly more produce than its organic counterpart – one study suggests that organic farming may present more job opportunities […]

02/08/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Organic farming found to eliminate plant parasites longer than conventional chemical pesticides

Organic farming practices may help mitigate the proliferation of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN), a study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed. According to the scientists, a combination of agriculture intensification and poor agronomic practices led to increased incidence of PPN and other soil pathogens in East Africa. This then resulted in reduced crop productivity […]

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