Greeks mobilise to protect endangered seeds
The remote valley of Mesohori in northeastern Greece seems an unusual choice for a stand against genetically modified crop conglomerates who are knocking on Europe's door.
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May 15, 2011
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Page 14 - News tagged with organic farming
Is organic farming policy-driven or consumer-led?
A study looking at organic farming in both the UK and Denmark has found that incentives to farmers played a large part in changing production rather than consumer demand.
Environment
Feb 1, 2011
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Is organic farming good for wildlife? It depends on the alternative
Even though organic methods may increase farm biodiversity, a combination of conventional farming and protected areas could sometimes be a better way to maintain food production and protect wildlife.
Ecology
Sep 7, 2010
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Idaho farmers growing vegetables with geothermal energy
Most people know about the geothermal system in Boise's Downtown and Warm Springs area. It's one of the oldest in the country.
Environment
Sep 2, 2010
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Study finds commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact
Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.
Environment
Sep 1, 2010
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On organic coffee farm, complex interactions keep pests under control
(PhysOrg.com) -- Proponents of organic farming often speak of nature's balance in ways that sound almost spiritual, prompting criticism that their views are unscientific and naďve. At the other end of the spectrum are ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 25, 2010
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Food agency probes cloned cow milk claim
Food safety officials in Britain are to investigate a claim that milk from the offspring of a cloned cow was on sale for public consumption, they said Monday.
Biotechnology
Aug 2, 2010
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Study Finds Media May Be Overhyping Benefits Of Organic Food, Agriculture
(PhysOrg.com) -- News accounts of organic agriculture and organic food are more likely to be positive than negative and inaccurately claim organic food is safer, according to Kansas State University's Doug Powell.
Other
Jul 21, 2010
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'Balanced' ecosystems seen in organic ag better at controlling pests
There really is a balance of nature, but as accepted as that thought is, it has rarely been studied. Now Washington State University researchers writing in the journal Nature have found that more balanced animal and plant ...
Ecology
Jun 30, 2010
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Organic farming shows limited benefit to wildlife
Organic farms may be seen as wildlife friendly, but the benefits to birds, bees and butterflies don't compensate for the lower yields produced, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Environment
May 5, 2010
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