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Karnataka to focus on organic farming, policy on opportunities in processing Karnataka to focus on organic farming, policy on opportunities in processing Tuesday, November 15, 2011 08:00 IST Nandita Vijay, Bangalore Karnataka department of agriculture is now gearing up to focus on organic...

What does “natural” meat really mean? What does “natural” meat really mean? By Harvest Public Media November 14th, 2011 By Kathleen Masterson Iowa – Consumers are paying more attention to where their food comes from. But the government labeling agency isn’t always keeping up. A quick...

Is organic food for the elite? I don't think so. Is organic food for the elite? I don't think so. Organic food consumption is on the rise despite hard times for many. I share why and how we buy organic food while on a strict budget. By Kimi HarrisMon, Nov 14 2011 at 11:32 AM EST 3 I am...

Organic farms more profitable published yesterday Nov 14 11:04 AM While profits are higher for organic produce, operating costs are also higher. Image: YLE Anna Huittinen Organic farms are more profitable than traditional forms of basic agricultural production, according to the farming...

The benefits of eating organic Buying organic can help preserve the environment, boost your health and support the local economy. My new favorite midnight snack is a bowl full of organic yogurt and organic blueberries. This is a nice change from the salty, sugary and artificially flavored...

Study says pesticides in food chain causes ADHD in children Dave Stancliff/For the Times-Standard Posted: 11/06/2011 02:39:41 AM PST Pesticides threaten our health, yet we still use them in America today. In the Vietnam War, herbicides (a subclass of pesticides) and their deadly effects...

STEVIA: A crop promise for Sri Lanka? STEVIA: A crop promise for Sri Lanka? September 26, 2011, 7:17 pm by Dr. U. Pethiyagoda Introduction With recent advances in the control of infectious diseases, the so-called non-communicable diseases (or NCD’s) have come into prominence. Major...

Organic farming gets a boost Organic farming gets a boost Laxmi Ajai Prasanna Sep 22, 2011, 08.52am IST Tags: Kerala state biodiversity board THIRUVANATHAPURAM: Offering incentives to organic farming initiatives, wetland preservation and heronary conservation, which involve the protection...

Promote organic food with science Promote organic food with science BY MISCHA POPOFF, THE STARPHOENIX SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 Popoff, based in Osoyoos, B.C., is the author of Is it Organic? The inside story of the organic industry. Richard Phillips and Lorne Hepworth (Farmers...

Feeding the world requires "a new paradigm” Feeding the world requires "a new paradigm” Soybean harvest in western Brazil. Nearly half of all cereal production is used to feed livestock for meat production (Reuters) RELATED STORIES Famine and abundance rub shoulders in Ethiopia Farming of...

Organic farming reduces antibiotic resistant bacteria. Organic farming reduces antibiotic resistant bacteria. Sep 26, 2011 Sapkota, AR, RM Hulet, G Zhang, P McDermott, RL Kinney, KJ Schwab and SW Joseph. 2011. Lower prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Enterococci on U.S. conventional poultry...

Natural sweetener stevia clears its first hurdle Natural sweetener stevia clears its first hurdle Viveat Susan Pinto / Mumbai September 21, 2011, 1:08 IST Food safety regulator recommends natural alternative for soft drink concentrates, chewing gums and others. For the growing number of...

NEW Stevia Chocolate will be available in the Uk in January 2012, Submitted by LUCF4 on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 13:04 in Health Press Release Dorset confectionery company has been awarded the exclusivity to distribute in the Uk the NEW healthy Stevia Chocolate What is Stevia? Stevia is...

Is the organic food movement full of compost? Is the organic food movement full of compost? By Abby Vigderman September 16, 2011 Section: Impressions Maybe it’s due to my liberal arts education. Maybe I’ve been influenced by my friends. Perhaps my upbringing changed me in some way. I’m...

Organic Farming Outperforms Conventional Practices in 30-Year Study SustainableBusiness.com News Organic farming produces yields that match or surpass those of conventional farming systems, especially during times of drought, according to a 30-year study. The non-profit Rodale...

Organic Farming is Superior to Conventional Agriculture According to 30-Year Comparative Study KUTZTOWN, Pa., Sep 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rodale Institute today announces the latest results of the Farming Systems Trial, America's longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and...

Organic Food is Not the Answer Says Steve Savage Sunday mornings, after my weekly long run, I enjoy visiting the Bethesda Central Farm Market. I’ll buy some organic greens, tomatoes, peaches or whatever’s in season from Bending Bridge Farm or Twin Springs Fruit Farm, enjoy coffee and a...

Study Sheds Light on Economics of Organic Farming Written By: WholeFoods Magazine Staff Farms that produce organic food are economically viable on a long-term basis, and are perhaps more profitable than conventional farms, according to new research. The study, conducted by the...

Beltangady: TP President Mamata Gatti Emphasizes Need for Organic Farming Daijiworld Media Network—Beltangady (RD/CN) Beltangady, Sep 14: “If additional emphasis is laid on organic farming, the ill-effects on people’s lives can be lessened,” said TP president Mamata Gatti. She was...

Dear Organic stakeholders , Firstly thanks for the good response being received from you for this year's trade fair (Biofach India - India Organic). In the last month we have seen increasing interest in participation as exhibitors and also as trade visitors. It is my pleasure to inform...