What a 40-year experiment can tell us about organic food
In Eastern Pennsylvania, fields of corn that stretch endlessly towards the horizon are a common sight. But 12 acres in Kutztown are nothing like the rest. ...
01 June, 2021
Some mates with… Yari Nahuel Lucerna
We chatted with Yari, Veterinary Doctor, owner of “Granja‘ El Caserito ’, a company certified by private quality protocol for animal welfare of laying hens....
01 June, 2021
OTA: Organic food sales soar during pandemic
U.S. organic sales soared to new highs in 2020, jumping by a record 12.4% to $61.9 billion as more consumers cooked at home, according to the 2021 Organic Industry Survey released on May 25, by the Organic Trade Association....
25 May, 2021
Tongoy oysters achieve organic and environmental sustainability certification
The project was financed by the Regional Government of Coquimbo (FIC-R), executed by the Santo Tomás University and lasted for more than two years....
23 May, 2021
Organic farming: how to produce food in a sustainable way
Organic production focuses on the non-use of agrochemicals, animal welfare, soil conservation and the maintenance of biodiversity....
17 May, 2021
The Senate unanimously approved the Environmental Education law
The law guarantees the incorporation of environmental content in educational curricula at all school levels....
14 May, 2021
Some mates with… Matias Rafael
We chat with Matias Rafael, General Director of Beepure, a company that produces natural foods....
05 May, 2021
It’s official: Buenos Aires will begin to reward Good Agricultural Practices
Through a Resolution, a program was created to encourage sustainable practices. The beneficiaries will have reductions in the real estate rate....
28 April, 2021
GLOBALG.A.P. launches a new consumer label for fruit and vegetables
The aim of the new GGN label is to provide transparency about production and, in fact, thanks to a 13-digit code printed on each of them, consumers will be able to know the origin of the fruits and vegetables they buy....
28 April, 2021
Steps and tips to learn how to compost organic waste at home
The activity can reduce the daily bag of waste by 50% and, by previously separating everything, the recyclables remain clean and dry so that urban waste collectors can handle them safely and hygienically....
22 April, 2021
Organic produce sales continue growing, up 9.3% in first quarter
Total sales of organic fresh products in the country during the first quarter of 2021 increased by 9.3%....
19 April, 2021
The Advisory Commission for Organic Production analyzed the macroeconomic contribution of the sector
With a total of 4.4 million hectares, presence in all regions and with a registry of 1922 operators in the sector, Argentina represents the second country worldwide in terms of certified organic production area, followed by Australia....
16 April, 2021
The area for organic production grew and reached 4.4 million hectares
Of the total of 132 thousand tons of certified organic products, 97% (128.6 thousand tons) were destined for export....
11 April, 2021
Organic Garden Workshop of Unit 19
For a year, OIA has been accompanying the Specialized Training Project on Regenerative Organic with Social Projection that is carried out in Colonia Penal de Ezeiza (Unit 19)....
31 March, 2021
Some mates with… Juan Mammoliti
We chat with the President of Dicomere, a national company with a history of more than 20 years that today offers organic products. ...
31 March, 2021
The environmental education law obtained half a sanction in Deputies
With 215 affirmative votes, seven negative votes and 18 abstentions, the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of the Nation approved the environmental education bill, an initiative that seeks to draw up a long-term national strategy, guaranteeing the right to environmental education. free, federal, nonpartisan and constant....
27 March, 2021
Brussels launches plan to help farmers convert to environmentalism
Convinced that organic agriculture is the future, Brussels presented on Thursday an action plan that aims to help European farmers and ranchers to make the leap to organic production, with the aim of achieving that by 2030 at least 25% of the European agricultural area is bio....
25 March, 2021
The secrets of a family that produces organic lemons in Tucumán
With the concept of adding value and differentiation, the Sigstad developed their own brand and produce derivatives for the industry....
21 March, 2021
What is the contribution of organic agriculture to sustainable development?
There is ample evidence to show that dominant agricultural management practices are not sustainable for the future. Therefore, several alternative production systems are proposed, including agroecology and organic agriculture, due to their environmental and social benefits. ...
20 March, 2021
With three composting centers, the City seeks to convert green waste into fertilizers
There are a total of 8 thousand square meters where almost 600 tons of fallen leaves, flower remains, cut grass and small branches are processed per month. Compost is used to plant green spaces. But in addition, they launched a guide so that each porteño can carry out this technique in homes with organic waste....
20 March, 2021
Santa Fe will also give incentives to producers who apply Good Agricultural Practices
The Ministry of Production, Science and Technology of Santa Fe will implement a program to benefit those who use sustainable production tools....
11 March, 2021
In Huanchilla, La Juanita and Doña Leonor milk “organic” milk
In these establishments it is produced without the use of agrochemicals or hormones. Know how much they produce, with what quality, how much they are paid and why they are adding other breeds in addition to the Holando....
06 March, 2021
Current International Seminar “Animal welfare and phytotherapy in organic farming”
The main differential component of organic animal production is the low use of synthetic drugs in animals derived from good hygiene practices and the use of therapeutic alternatives that are not dangerous for human health and the environment....
02 March, 2021
Soem mates with… Guillermo Casarotti
We chat with Guillermo Casarotti, founder of Inti Zen, an organic tea company....
01 March, 2021
They assist beekeepers and position the Chaco in the world through organic honey from the bush
"We work to strengthen the production processes and the entire beekeeping chain, to continue positioning it as one of the leading regional economies of the Chaco and the world," said the Secretary of Territorial Development and Environment, Marta Soneira....
23 February, 2021
Fill the dish with 25% organic in 2030: additional targets and instruments for market growth are needed
Thursday morning at 9.00 the BIOFACH eSpecial congress started with the question what instruments are needed to fulfil the Farm to Fork aim of 25% organic in 2030....
22 February, 2021
First crustacean fishery to be certified in Argentina
Organización Internacional Agropecuaria (OIA) has pleasure to announce the full assessment process of Southern king crab fishery, Central Patagonian stock, in the Argentine Sea. ...
22 February, 2021
Organic meat: the family that bet on another way to grow
The Bianchi Family produces certified organic beef in General Las Heras, in the province of Buenos Aires....
21 February, 2021
The world’s organic land continues to grow: more than 72.3 million hectares of agricultural land is organic
The FiBL Organic Agriculture Research Institute and IFOAM - Organics International presented the latest data on organic agriculture around the world at BIOFACH, the world's leading organic food fair, taking place this year online....
17 February, 2021
New line of credit to finance investments and working capital in Food SMEs
It is a line of $ 3000 million with a 6 point bonus for investment loans and 3 bonus points for working capital. In addition, the latter will have an additional 2% when applicants have women in driving positions....
11 February, 2021
Some mates with… Cesar Genoud
We chat with Cesar Genoud founder of Smookies, producers of organic cookies....
03 February, 2021
Biofach goes digital in 2021
In 2021, the world fair for organic food Biofach will take place from February 17 to 19 in a completely digital format. By making this decision, the event organizer, NürnbergMesse, is responding to the circumstances arising from the pandemic and its effects on the global organic food community....
02 February, 2021
Diet and the rise of the healthy business
Why the consumption of organic products is growing. Who are the customers and why more and more are joining this trend....
02 February, 2021
Organic alternatives to conventional celery powder as a meat curing agent
This project addresses the critical need of stakeholders to ensure an adequate and stable supply of organic curing powder for the organic cured meat industry....
02 February, 2021
Agriculture created the Strategic Plan for the Organic Production sector
The global market demands food that promotes sustainable agriculture and agribusiness. Towards the end of 2020 there was an increase of 14% in sales and volumes of organic products compared to the previous year....
27 January, 2021
Rodale Institute Launches Virtual Campus with Organic Transition, Beekeeping Courses
Online education courses taught by Rodale Institute experts make decades of regenerative organic research and expertise available on demand...
26 January, 2021
Organic products experience growth in sales and volumes
Organic products experienced significant growth throughout 2020, with large increases in terms of sales and volumes....
25 January, 2021
A quarter of Germans mostly consume organic products
Almost a quarter of German consumers already buy mostly organic food, an area in which fresh Spanish products dominate, and in which the majority guide is the seals that certify them....
22 January, 2021
Province assisted Cooperativa de Camarones to gain access to Organic Algae Certification
The Ministry of the Environment and Control of Sustainable Development provided permanent support so that this venture can access this important tool that allows it to add value to its local production....
05 January, 2021
Some mates with … Leandro Villalba
We chatted with Leandro Villalba, Technical Director of Chacra el Comienzo, producers of organic stevia....
04 January, 2021
Good agricultural practices are mandatory for the production of vegetables
The measure covers the entire country. Its objective is to obtain healthy and safe food, taking care of the environment and public health....
04 January, 2021
International Trade Policies: United Kingdom
Until January 1, 2021, the European Union (EU) organic regulations and U.S.-EU equivalence arrangement apply to the trade of organic products between the United States and the United Kingdom. Please visit the U.S.- EU International Trade Policies page for more information about the equivalence arrangement....
01 January, 2021
France will help farmers ditch glyphosate
The French Ministry of Agriculture announces that it will provide financial assistance to farmers who agree to stop the use of glyphosate....
18 December, 2020
Neuquén launches a regional table to double production
They seek to satisfy a growing demand in the world with the possibility of increasing exports....
15 December, 2020
Referents of organic production met with the Ministry of Economy and Energy of Mendoza
The meeting sought to promote the development of healthy products due to the fact that demand has been growing exponentially as a result of the pandemic....
12 December, 2020
Some mates with … Patricio Barone
We chat with Patricio Barone, member BioWay a family business which certified organic honey....
01 December, 2020
Organic hunters: two young Catamarcans travel the north of Argentina to help small producers
In addition to having their own company, they work together with the Municipality of Tinogasta and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of the province to generate greater added value in the economies of the region....
30 November, 2020
The production of refined organic wheat flour from Molino Campodonico was completed
It was produced in Tandil, Buenos Aires and Senasa specified the supervision of the refined organic wheat milling....
19 November, 2020
The EU postpones the application of the new organic farming regulation to 2022
The European Union has postponed to January 1, 2022 the date of application of Regulation 2018/848 on organic production and labeling of organic products, initially scheduled for January 1, 2021....
16 November, 2020
Organic production: Broccoli and lettuce as protection crops
Erich Brennan and a team of collaborators from the University of California-Davis began a two-year field study that evolved into long-term research on high-value organic crops. The project is called "Salinas Organic Cropping Systems Trial,"....
11 November, 2020