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	Farmers Told To Venture Into Organic Pepper Farming :: Bernama.com
		Dr Chan, who is also the state's Modernisation of Agriculture Minister, said organic pepper farming, which does not use any pesticides and chemicals, would bring high returns as the demand for organically grown pepper was rising in the global market.
		"Organic pepper fetches premium prices in the world market," he told reporters after attending the 22nd annual general meeting of the State Farmers' Organisation (SFO) here Thursday.
		Some 67,000 farming families are involved in pepper cultivation and production is expected to increase to 30,000 metric tonnes annually by 2010.
	www.bernama.com /bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=295030 (235 words)

	Organic farming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on ecosystem management and attempts to reduce or eliminate external agricultural inputs, especially synthetic ones.
		Organic farming is also associated with support for principles beyond cultural practices, such as fair trade and environmental stewardship, although this does not apply to all organic farms and farmers.
		This argument also works in reverse, as organic farms can be islands of safety for predator insects and pollinators, without which, more pollination services would be required, and ever-increasing quantities of pesticides would be needed as pest populations acquired resistance to pesticides (to a degree, in both instances this is already the case).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Organic_farming (5707 words)

	Organic farming Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Organic farming is an agricultural approach that avoids the use of synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and follows the principles of sustainable agriculture.
		In most of the world, organic certification is available to farms that wish to formally declare their "organic" status.
		Organic farming can be broadly contrasted with the conventional commercial operations that currently produce most of the food consumed in the developed nations.
	www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/o/or/organic_farming.html (1376 words)

	SingaporeMoms - Parenting Encyclopedia - Organic farming
		Organic farming is a way of farming that avoids the use of synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and usually subscribes to the principles of sustainable agriculture.
		For example, in some organic standards, compost made from sewage is acceptable, a decision based on best-guess science (that the carryover of unacceptable inputs is negligible) and necessity (a shortage of certified organic compost).
		This argument also works in reverse, as organic farms can be islands of safety for predator insects and pollinators, without which, more pollination services would be required, and ever new, more powerful pesticides would be needed as pests evolved (to a degree, in both instances this is already the case).
	www.singaporemoms.com /parenting/Organic_farming (5215 words)

	Organic farming success
		The study compared a conventional farm that used recommended fertilizer and pesticide applications with an organic animal-based farm (where manure was applied) and an organic legume-based farm (that used a three-year rotation of hairy vetch/corn and rye/soybeans and wheat).
		The reason was that wind and water erosion degraded the soil on the conventional farm while the soil on the organic farms steadily improved in organic matter, moisture, microbial activity and other soil quality indicators.
		Organic farming can compete effectively in growing corn, soybeans, wheat, barley and other grains, Pimentel said, but it might not be as favorable for growing such crops as grapes, apples, cherries and potatoes, which have greater pest problems.
	www.news.cornell.edu /stories/July05/organic.farm.vs.other.ssl.html (580 words)

	About Organic (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Organic farming management relies on developing biological diversity in the field to disrupt habitat for pest organisms, and the purposeful maintenance and replenishment of soil fertility.
		Organic standards set strict guidelines on manure use in organic farming: either it must be first composted, or it must be applied at least 90 days before harvest, which allows ample time for microbial breakdown of pathogens.
		This was by using organic farming methods developed and refined by years of grower experience, independent of the billions of dollars of support provided the agrichemical industries through USDA and the land grant system.
	www.ofrf.org /general/about_organic (1652 words)

	FAO:AG21:Magazine:Spotlight:Organic farming
		This article is based on Organic agriculture, a report to the FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG), which met in Rome on 25-26 January 1999.
		Organic farming is one of several approaches to sustainable agriculture.
		Most organic farmers are motivated by more than economic objectives - their aim is to optimize land, animal, and plant interactions, preserve natural nutrient and energy flows, and enhance biodiversity, all of which contribute to sustainable agriculture.
	www.fao.org /WAICENT/FAOINFO/AGRICULT/magazine/9901sp3.htm (1112 words)

	ERS/USDA Briefing Room - Organic Farming and Marketing
		Organic farming became one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture during the 1990's.
		Organic farming systems rely on ecologically based practices, such as cultural and biological pest management, and virtually exclude the use of synthetic chemicals in crop production and prohibit the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock production.
		OECD Workshop on Organic Agriculture—The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently published the Proceedings of a workshop that was hosted by the USDA examining the economic, environmental and social impacts of organic agriculture in relation to "integrated" and "conventional" farming systems.
	www.ers.usda.gov /Briefing/Organic (694 words)

	Organic Farming Systems - NC State (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The organic industry is worth $6 billion (2000), and has grown at a rate of 24% per year for the last eight years.
		Organic produce sales are among the fastest growth sector in the NC retail food industry.
		Organic farming has been shown to be profitable, and in some studies returns to the farm are higher than those to "conventional" even without the price premiums.
	www.ncsu.edu /organic_farming_systems (918 words)

	Organic Farming: ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
		Canadian Organic Growers Inc. is Canada's national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces.
		The National Organic Program Web site is the place to find and download copies of the Final Rule, learn about current NOSB recommendations, get a history on the National Organic Program, and more.
		The Center for Environmental Farming Systems conducts organic research and farming systems research, and has a project specific to organic grain production and marketing.
	attra.ncat.org /organic.html (1023 words)

	New Scientist Breaking News - Organic farming boosts biodiversity
		Organic farming increases biodiversity at every level of the food chain — all the way from lowly bacteria to mammals.
		Of 99 separate comparisons of groups of organisms, 66 found that organic farming benefited wildlife, eight concluded it was detrimental and 25 produced mixed results or suggested no difference between the farming methods.
		According to the researchers, organic farming aids biodiversity by using fewer pesticides and inorganic fertilisers, and by adopting wildlife-friendly management of habitats where there are no crops, including strategies such as not weeding close to hedges, and by mixing arable and livestock farming.
	www.newscientist.com /article.ns?id=dn6496 (523 words)

	Organic Farming
		Organic agriculture uses natural occurring substances and methods for controlling pests and fertility management, rather than relying on synthetically compounded chemicals.
		Transitional products must meet all other criteria for organic certification except that no prohibited substances can be used for 12 months prior to the appearance of flower buds for perennial crops and prior to seeding or transplanting for annual or 2 year crops and throughout the entire growing season.
		Registration only does not require an organic system plan On-site inspection is not required but the ISDA may conduct a random inspection.
	www.oneplan.org /Crop/OrganicFarming.shtml (552 words)

	Organic Farming (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the past ten years, the topic of organic farming has moved beyond the health food store and the vegetarian crowd to become a concern of mainstream Americans.
		When historians write the story of organic farming in America, they may look back to the 1988 Alar apple scare as the defining moment when organic farming moved out of the realm of "alternative farming" to become a practical and healthy dietary choice for a mass audience.
		While agri-business style farming which uses chemical fertilizers, genetically altered seeds, and pesticides is still the overwhelming method for American farmers, the organic farming movement has grown significantly in the past decade.
	www.fiftythings.com /organic.farming.html (326 words)

	EPA - Agriculture Topics: Organic Farming
		The standards in the NOP rule are similar to most of the standards organic producers and handlers currently use, and are intended to be flexible enough to accommodate the wide range of operations and products grown and raised in every region of the United States.
		The Organic Foods Production Act and the NOP rule require that agricultural products labeled as organic originate from farms or handling operations certified by a state or private agency that has been accredited by USDA.
		Organic No-Till/Cover Crop Roller - farming neighbors designed and constructed a front-mounted cover-crop roller that allows you to knock down a weed-suppressing mat and plant through it, all in one quick pass.
	www.epa.gov /agriculture/torg.html (1468 words)

	Organic Farming - outdoor livestock - production health welfare (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Organic agriculture is growing worldwide and there is a rising market sector of consumers willing to pay double or treble the normal price for meat or produce that carries an organic label
		Niche Markets for Organic Pig Farms in UK One sector of the pig industry that has suffered minimal impact from the economic downturn over the past year, is the "Organic Pigmeat" sector.
		Organic feed for livestock costs more than conventional diets, but a growing number of feed companies are offering it.
	www.pighealth.com /News99/ORGANIC.HTM (809 words)

	Organic Farming: ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
		With the organic market growing steadily, you may be interested in learning more about organic certification and organic production options.
		Canadian Organic Growers Inc. is Canada's national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces.
		The National Organic Program Web site is the place to find and download copies of the Final Rule, learn about current NOSB recommendations, get a history on the National Organic Program, and more.
	www.attra.org /organic.html (873 words)

	Don't Panic Eat Organic (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Organic farming 'a realistic choice' After a 21-year study, Swiss scientists have given a ringing endorsement to organic farming methods.
		Organic Trader is an online trading network dedicated to bringing suppliers the best possible price and consistent competition for their products.
		Organic Tree Fruit Management is a book by Linda Edwards thru the Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia The book will assist the beginning and the experienced organic grower as well as the conventional grower in transition to organic or considering organic as a option.
	www.rain.org /~sals/my.html (3169 words)

	Nature web focus: Ocean Genomics
		But elements of the organic philosophy are starting to be deployed in mainstream agriculture.
		In this web focus, Nature's reporters analyse this trend, assess the extent of organic farming worldwide, and frame the questions on which its wider adoption will depend.
		That depends on how strictly you define organic farming and the answers to three other pivotal questions.
	www.nature.com /nature/focus/organicfarming (159 words)

	Organic Farming, Marketing, and Certification Resources
		Organic farming and marketing groups and other web resources of particular interest to organic farmers.
		Organic Farming Research Foundation -- Offers modest grants for research projects to help foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming practices.
		National Organic Standards Board -- Summary of Recommendations -- This is summary of what the NOSB recommended to the Secretary of Agriculture, provided as a service by Bob Anderson at Cascadian Farms.
	www.ibiblio.org /farming-connection/links/organic.htm (1035 words)

	Organic Farming News - Agriculture Industry Today
		Organic Farming News is an EIN News Service for agriculture industry professionals.
		Many organic fertilizers fill this bill, their nutrients remaining locked...
		Organic materials like pine straw, leaves, compost etc....
	agriculture.einnews.com /news/organic-farming (2089 words)

	Go into organic farming, says Sarawak Deputy CM
		KUCHING: More companies and farmers should venture into organic farming to produce healthier vegetables, fruits and other crops, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam.
		He said the state could, for example, produce organic pepper which would fetch premium prices in the world's niche markets.
		''Organic farming, which does not use chemicals and pesticides, is good for the health and the environment,'' he told reporters after opening the State Farmers' Organisation (SFO) 22nd annual general meeting at Holiday Inn here on Thursday.
	thestar.com.my /news/story.asp?file=/2007/11/8/nation/20071108142346&sec=nation (364 words)

	Organic gardening supplies for organic farming, sustainable agriculture, organic agriculture and the organic home and ...
		Organic gardening supplies for organic farming, sustainable agriculture, organic agriculture and the organic home and garden at Grow Organic.com.
		Organic farming, organic gardening, and sustainable agriculture supporters consider our Organic Garden Catalog the best source of organic gardening supplies and organic gardening information.
		Grow your organic garden with the wisdom of sustainable agriculture by using the same high quality soil & plant care products organic farming has relied on for decades.
	www.groworganic.com (393 words)

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