Uno sguardo all’India: il mercato dei prodotti freschi biologici cresce del 18% all'anno, trainato dalla domanda e dalle esportazioni
I prodotti freschi biologici in India, in particolare frutta e verdura, hanno registrato una notevole crescita nell’ambito del più ampio settore dell’agricoltura biologica. Secondo un rapporto 2024 sul mercato biologico indiano, cipolle, patate e pomodori sono i principali ortaggi biologici, ognuno dei quali contribuisce al 15% delle vendite di questo segmento. Questa crescita riflette la […]
La Chiesa sostiene il bio in India per combattere la fame, di Redazione
Grazie all’impegno della Chiesa italiana e ai fondi dell’8xmille, migliaia di famiglie in India stanno beneficiando di un progetto che non solo aiuta a combattere la fame, ma promuove anche la sostenibilità ambientale e l’autosufficienza alimentare. Questo è solo uno dei 416 interventi finanziati dal 1991 a oggi in 80 Paesi per un totale di […]
SysCom and ProEcoAfrica/OFSA projects – Increasing knowledge on organic agriculture in the tropics
There is continued global debate on which agricultural production systems are more productive, natural resource conserving, environmentally friendly, economically viable and accepted by society. Many stakeholders have raised concerns about the long-term impact of conventional agriculture on soil productivity, yields and the ecosystem. Organic agriculture is one of the prominent alternative farming approaches, advocated for […]
Ecological approach to organic farming in the Tropics – Introducing the active system approach
This factsheet introduces the ecological approach to organic farming, changes that are necessary to implement the approach, expected benefits, and provides a few examples of recommended systems for the tropics. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across different countries in Africa, as well as […]
Ecological approach to pest and disease management in the Tropics – Prevention and direct control measures
This factsheet introduces the integrated ecological approach to organic pest and disease management, how to best prevent problems and direct control methods. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across different countries in Africa, as well as Bolivia and India. The products are intended for […]
Productivity on ecological organic farms in the Tropics – Producing good yields using the ecological approach
This factsheet discusses some best organic practices for good yields in ecological organic systems, the role of diversity, and highlights some opportunities and challenges with selected crops in organic production. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across different countries in Africa, as well as […]
Ecological approach to soil fertility and health in the Tropics – Practices that improve the soil and meet crops needs
This factsheet introduces soil fertility and health, explains how the holistic organic farming approach improves soil fertility, provides some practices which contribute to improving soil health and help meet the nutrient requirement of crops, animals and humans. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across […]
Profitability on ecological organic farms in the Tropics – Major factors to achieve good profits
This factsheet introduces the ways in which organic farmers can be profitable, and highlights some of the major factors from the experiences of the research related to profitability, namely: labour, organic inputs, best practices and market access. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across […]
Biodiversity and climate change adaptation on ecological organic farms in the Tropics
This factsheet introduces: how organic farmers can team up with a diversity of plants, animals and micro-organisms to increase their ability to adapt to changes and reduce risks. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across different countries in Africa, as well as Bolivia and […]
Ricerca dall’India: i concimi biologici aiutano i pomodori a rimanere freschi più a lungo
I pomodori prodotti in terreni concimati con concimi organici fermentati rimangono più freschi più a lungo e presentano una maggiore consistenza, maggiori quantità di vitamina C e antiossidanti al momento del raccolto rispetto a quelli coltivati con fertilizzanti sintetici: è quanto indica un recente studio indiano, che è possibile scaricare QUI. Sono emersi molti studi […]
