The first 2021 issue of "Organic Agriculture", the official journal of ISOFAR

Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2021 of “Organic Agriculture”, the official journal of the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research- ISOFAR, has been published.The journal Organic Agriculture is a multidisciplinary journal aiming to publish outstanding research papers on organic agriculture and related food systems. The journal also includes invited critical reviews on topical issues, and concept notes for the development of organic agriculture and related research. The journal covers the principles and practice of organic agriculture and food systems encouraging papers that provide a systemic, participatory, and interdisciplinary approach to the subject and those proposing innovations beyond current standards or practices. Early-career studies of high scientific quality are particularly welcome.

The articles published in the new issue are the following:

To what extent does organic farming promote species richness and abundance in temperate climates? A review

Knowledge gaps in organic research: understanding interactions of cover crops and tillage for weed control and soil health

A large-scale public programme to promote organic rice farming in Thailand: building solid foundations to enable farmers to engage?

Public attitude towards cow-calf separation and other common practices of calf rearing in dairy farming—a review

Factors influencing farmers’ decision to convert to organic tea cultivation in the mountainous areas of northern Vietnam

Biocontrol potential of nematophagous fungi against Meloidogyne spp. infecting tomato

Dual-purpose production of eggs and meat—part 2: hens of crosses between layer and meat breeds show moderate laying performance but choose feed with less protein than a layer hybrid, indicating the potential to reduce protein in diets 

Understanding the factors limiting organic consumption: the effect of marketing channel on produce price, availability, and price fairness

Health and welfare in organic livestock production systems—a systematic mapping of current knowledge

Improving inorganic nitrogen in soil and nutrient density of edamame bean in three consecutive summers by utilizing a locally sourced bio-inocula

Use of organic soil amendments to improve soil health and yield of immature pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

Current soybean feed consumption in Luxembourg and reduction capability as a basis for a future protein strategy 

Correction to: Small-scale biogas facilities to enhance nutrient flows in rural Africa—relevance, acceptance, and implementation challenges in Ethiopia

Source: ISOFAR