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Organic agriculture practices focus on cultivating crops and raising livestock using natural processes. This method avoids synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It emphasizes soil health, biodiversity, and ecological balance to create a sustainable farming system. Soil management is a cornerstone of organic farming. #GeneralAgriculture

Organic fruit farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that focuses on growing fruits without synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This method emphasizes natural processes, biodiversity, and ecological balance to produce healthy and flavorful fruits while protecting the environment. The cornerstone of organic fruit farming is soil health. #Fruits

Organic farming has become an essential practice in modern agriculture, focusing on environmental sustainability and health. By avoiding synthetic chemicals...

"Unlike the arguably straightforward and well-defined concept of #organic certification, #regenerative agriculture is more of an umbrella term that pertains to crops (including coffee), livestock, and a combination of sustainable agriculture techniques. This makes it difficult to evaluate with concrete, quantitative indicators. The term was first mentioned in the 1980s, by the Rodale Institute, and it referred to the practice of #farming with care directed towards soil health and regenerating soil nutrients, whilst also taking into consideration animal and worker welfare." In today's Coffee Intelligence article, Michaela Tomchek speaks with Luisa F. Mejia, owner of Cafe del Cielo farm in Colombia, about the true meaning of regenerative agriculture and the challenges to accurately monitoring and evaluating the practices. https://lnkd.in/eEa36Tbv

Adopting regenerative soil health practices can have profound effects on the health of farmer's land, their local climate and ecosystems, and the healthfulness of their products. Read the Farm Progress piece below to see how 2023 California Leopold Conservation Award winner Park Farming Organics continually strive to regeneratively improve their farmland and soils for environmental and economic benefits alike

Market indicators like this are a positive sign that the implementation of sustainable agriculture is becoming more and more mainstream. The future of agriculture is sustainability. #SustainableAgriculture #OrganicFertilizer #OrganicFarming

🌱 Organic Farming Boosts Soil Health and Microbial Life A recent study published in Plants, People, Planet confirms that organic farming practices significantly enhance soil health, microbial diversity, and crop pathogen resistance. Researchers found that organic methods, free from chemical-intensive inputs, foster healthier microbiota, particularly in crops like winter wheat. Key findings include: • Higher microbial diversity in organic fields, especially by May during crop development. • Improved soil properties such as carbon, nitrogen, and organic matter content. • Increased resistance to pathogens linked to microbial richness. This research underscores the importance of organic farming in promoting sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and climate resilience. It’s a powerful reminder of the potential of nature-based solutions to reshape our food systems for a healthier planet. #OrganicFarming #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth #Biodiversity

Organic Certification as the Basis of Regenerative Agriculture? - Regeneration International via @regeneration_in #OrganicCertification #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #OrganicFarming #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #SiegelandBenjamin