Economic and Environmental Sustainability Assessment of an Innovative Organic Broccoli Production Pattern
Published in Agronomy. Organic farming nowadays is held up as a model of sustainability; however, this is not always an economic advantage for farmers due to the reduced yields compared to the conventional regime. The aim of the study is therefore to provide an environmental and economic analysis of the innovative organic model proposed by […]
BIO IN CIFRE 2023
Frutticoltura: controllo degli insetti dannosi con le vibrazioni – biotremologia (Video BIOFRUITNET)
Lo strumento affronta la necessità di nuove tecnologie per il controllo delle specie dannose nell’agricoltura biologica, in particolare nella frutticoltura biologica. La biotremologia studia come gli insetti comunicano tra loro utilizzando vibrazioni meccaniche. Gli insetti emettono e rispondono alle vibrazioni, per questo motivo le vibrazioni possono essere utilizzate per influenzare il comportamento degli insetti dannosi […]
Investigations on ribofavin production by wild‑type yeast strain for supplementation of organic feed
Supplementation of vitamin B2 (ribofavin) in poultry feeding is essential. For economic and environmental reasons, ribofavin is now produced biotechnologically, which, in most industrial production, is based on genetically modifed organisms (GMOs). Due to legislation, organic animals must be fed with GMO-free feeds, which also applies to the production processes of vitamin additives in the […]
Revision of Vitamin E recommendations for organically managed dairy cows
Vitamin E is essential and supplementation to the diet is often needed to meet the requirements of farm animals. This is particularly relevant during long indoor periods where conserved forages must be fed, as conservation can degrade Vitamin E. However, synthetic vitamins are regarded as contentious inputs in organic agriculture. Therefore, the aim of this […]
Il biologico fuori casa: indagine campionaria sul canale dei Bar e dei Ristoranti
Revision of Vitamin E recommendations for dairy cows in organic agriculture: a review-based approach
Vitamin E is essential and supplementation to the diet is often needed to meet the requirements of farm animals. This is particularly relevant during long indoor periods where conserved forages must be fed, as conserva-tion can degrade Vitamin E. However, synthetic vitamins are regarded as contentious inputs in organic agriculture. Therefore, the aim of this […]
Pear sawfly (Hoplocampa brevis): catch that fly
A BIOFRUITNET- Boosting Innovation in ORGANIC FRUIT production through stronger networks publication – A Pear sawfly (Hoplocampa brevis) is a pest in organic fruit production. Eggs are laid during bloom in the flower bottom. Larvae move to 2-3 other fruits and devastate the young fruitlets. Sawflies are attracted to the white colour of the flowers. […]
Successful weaning of organic piglets
The technical guide considers the difficulties around weaning piglets and shows what measures are necessary to prevent problems and to remedy them in acute cases.
Improving veterinarian’s knowledge of animal husbandry in organic agriculture in Switzerland
There are strict guidelines and strategies for the Swiss organic sector to maintain animal health and reduce antibiotics. Veterinarians need to be made aware of these guidelines. Education and further training for veterinarians to familiarise them with organic farming strategies. A training course was developed with farmers and veterinarians about animal husbandry in organic farming. […]
