Greenresilient experimental site visit: Innovative greenhouse practices in France

The Greenresilient project organised a visit on July 9th to the experimental sites in Avignon (France) to discuss the latest research about crop mixtures, functional biodiversity and mulching in the framework of organic greenhouse production

Ecological approach to soil fertility and health in the Tropics

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 different countries in Africa, as well as Bolivia and India. Further products in the series, e.g., posters, videos and more, are linked in the ‘Further information’ section on the last page of this factsheet

Élevage de veaux laitiers en agriculture biologique

La vente de veaux laitiers bio sur le marché conventionnel est controversée. Lors du cours du FiBL intitulé «Kälberaufzucht auf dem Geburtsbetrieb» («Élevage des veaux dans l’exploitation de naissance»), les intervenantes et intervenants ont présenté un système alternatif: l’abreuvement des veaux dans l’exploitation de naissance et l’engraissement dans une exploitation partenaire de la même région. Pour la plupart des exploitations bio, ce modèle est encore optionnel. En revanche, les fermes Demeter devront à l’avenir garder leurs veaux dans l’exploitation de naissance pendant au moins 120 jours

Milchviehkälber in der Biolandwirtschaft halten

Der Verkauf von Biomilchkälbern in den konventionellen Markt wird kontrovers diskutiert. Beim FiBL Kurs «Kälberaufzucht auf dem Geburtsbetrieb» stellten die Referenten ein alternatives System vor: Das Abtränken der Kälber auf dem Geburtsbetrieb und die Mast auf einem regionalen Partnerbetrieb. Für die meisten Biobetriebe ist das noch ein optionales Modell. Demeter-Betriebe dagegen müssen ihre Kälber zukünftig für mindestens 120 Tage auf dem Geburtsbetrieb halten

Optimising organic vegetable greenhouse production in Denmark

On August 27th, 19 participants, including several organic growers, met in Årslev, Denmark, for a visit to the Greenresilients experimental site. The importance of organic cultivation in the context of the increasing demand for organic vegetables in Denmark was discusse

100% Organic and regional feed for pigs and poultry

Over the past three years, colleagues from 11 European countries have taken part in the Horizon 2020 OK-Net EcoFeed project. The common aim was to help farmers achieve 100% use of organic and regional feed for pigs and poultry. Challenges, tools created to combat them and the importance of regional organic feed for monogastrics are discussed

Profitability on ecological organic farms in the Tropics

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 different countries in Africa, as well as Bolivia and India. Further products in the series, e.g., posters, videos and more, are linked in the 'Further information' section on the last page of this factsheet

Productivity on ecological organic farms in the tropics

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 Bolivia and India. Further products in the series, e.g., posters, videos and more, are linked in the 'Further information' section on the last page of this factsheet

Ecological approach to pest and disease management in the Tropics

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. Further products in the series, e.g., posters, videos and more, are linked in the ‘Further information’ section on the last page of this factsheet

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. It describes farming practices that support biodiversity and adaptation to a changing climate and highlights some benefits that biodiversity can provide for farmers and society. 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. Further products in the series, e.g., posters, videos and more, are linked in the ‘Further information’ section on the last page of this factsheet