scholarly journals Effect of organic farming on soil microbiological parameters

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 259
Author(s):  
Karolina Furtak ◽  
Anna Gałązka
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Soil Biological Activity ◽  
Microbiological Parameters ◽  
Organic Farming System ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
The Impact

<p>All over the world, including Poland, interest in the organic farming is growing. It is based on an attempt to minimize human impact on the environment while maintaining the natural functionality and productivity of the agricultural system. At the same time, every human activity in the natural environment results in greater or lesser changes in the soil ecosystem. Organic farming also has an impact on physical and chemical parameters and soil biological activity. These changes should be monitored and considered in the context of long-term land management. This review focuses on the impact of the organic farming system on soil biological activity and diversity of soil microorganisms.</p>

scholarly journals Organic Farming Increases the Technical Efficiency of Olive Farms in Italy

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Maria Raimondo ◽  
Francesco Caracciolo ◽  
Concetta Nazzaro ◽  
Giuseppe Marotta
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Stochastic Frontier ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Conventional Agriculture ◽  
Direct Sales ◽  
Organic Farming System ◽  
The Impact

While there is growing recognition of the positive role played by organic farming in the reduction of the negative externalities due to conventional agriculture, there is uncertainty about the effect of the latter on the economic performance of the farms. In this scenario, the present paper aims at investigating the effect of organic farming on technical efficiency in Italian olive farms. A cross-section dataset was analyzed through the stochastic frontier function, where the adoption of organic farming was explicitly modeled. Then, to obtain an unbiased estimate of the impact of organic farming on technical efficiency, a propensity score matching method was implemented. The findings reveal that organic farming increases technical efficiency in Italian olive farms by approximately 10%. The highest impact of organic farming is observed in small farms. As for the propensity to become organic, we found that the production and the direct sales of a higher quality of gross marketable output, as well as the intensity of labor and machines, increase the probability to adopt organic farming. Conversely, farm localization, the availability of family labor, and financial capital discourage conversion to the organic farming system.

scholarly journals Pertanian Organik sebagai Salah Satu Konsep Pertanian Berkelanjutan

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Yuriansyah Yuriansyah ◽  
Dulbari Dulbari ◽  
Hery Sutrisno ◽  
Arief Maksum
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Alternative Farming ◽  
Organic Farming System

Excessive use of inorganic chemicals results in adverse impacts on land and plants. In the midst of the community, there is anxiety about the high content of pesticide residues in agricultural products. There is a need to develop alternative farming systems that are able to produce quantities and quality of healthy products in a sustainable manner. One agricultural system that supports the concept is the organic farming system. The basic principles of organic farming are: (1) Keeping the ecosystem healthy, (2) Applying the principle of efficiency to the cultivation system, (3) Conducting production activities with the concept of sustainable agriculture, (4) Producing pesticide-free products, and (6) Maintaining environmental sustainability. Food Crop Production Study Program Lampung State Polytechnic makes Organic Agriculture as one of the leading competencies for its graduates. The establishment of the Organic Agriculture Business Unit on campus will increase student competencies, foster entrepreneurship, be a place for competency internships, and as an independent source of income.

scholarly journals A review on use of agrochemical in agriculture and need of organic farming in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 367-372
Author(s):  
Susan Makaju ◽  
Kabita Kurunju
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Climate Mitigation ◽  
Conventional Farming ◽  
Agriculture Policy ◽  
Organic Farming System ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Chemical Pesticides

The growing use of chemical pesticides haphazardly and their harmful influence on ecosystem and human health highlight the necessity for safe and sustainable organic production in our time. The article reviews a general overview of organic farming; the impact of organic farming on soil health and climate mitigation in comparison with conventional farming practice in Nepal. The article identifies the problems and possibilities of organic farming to resuscitate the pesticide-dominated conventional practice in Nepal. Organic farming now has been embedded in the natural agriculture policy in Nepal. Organic farming benefits in terms of environmental protection along with better living health. Various governmental and non-governmental bodies, farmers, and individuals are working to promote organic farming in Nepal. With the increase in awareness of health and environmental concerns, the adoption of organic agriculture and the demand for organic agricultural products is increasing. It holds a great prospect in countries like ours where an integrated crop-livestock system is still prevalent in many parts of the country. As a result, an organic farming system in Nepal must be thoroughly investigated and supported through proper regulations and tactics. It is urged to supplant pesticide-based conventional farming with organic farming that leads towards agricultural sustainability for the upcoming generation.

scholarly journals Ecological footprint in the organic farming system 

2012 ◽  
Vol 52 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 503-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Lustigová ◽  
P. Kušková
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Input Data ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Organic Farming System ◽  
Natural Cycles

This text aims to introduce the results of the ecological footprint (EF) calculations in the system of organic agriculture (OA). The EF is an alternative indicator of the human activity impact on the environment. It is not calculated in monetary units but in hectares as an area needed for resourcing certain production or activity. OA is an agricultural system which respects natural cycles in ecosystems. It is based on old traditions and nowadays, with regard to environmental degradation, comes again forward. The text contains as well the results of some other researches studying mainly energy consumption in agriculture, which is further converted into the EF. The results, however, need to be compared very carefully, since the procedures of calculations as well as the organic farming rules in various countries or particular farms conditions and quality of input data of the mentioned studies may significantly differ. The authors cite them mainly because of illustrative reasons. &nbsp;

Analisis Keberlanjutan Program Padi Organik di Desa Pereng Kecamatan Mojogedang Kabupaten Karanganyar (Studi Kasus Kelompok Tani Rukun Makaryo)

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Putri Permatasari ◽  
Joko Winarno ◽  
Sapja Anantanyu ◽  
Agung Wibowo ◽  
Suwarto Suwarto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
National Level ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Organic Rice ◽  
Organic Farming System

One way to realize a sustainable agricultural system is with an organic farming system. Rukun Makaryo Farmer Group is the farmer group in Karanganyar Regency that referred to organic farming system training at the National level from 2007-2011. Rukun Makaryo Farmer Group has succeeded in creating castle waste as fermented solid and liquid organic fertilizer. Rukun Makaryo Farmer Group has the opportunity to be assessed by the organic rice certification team from the Persada Organic Rice Certification Agency on members 5,9 hectares of land. This research aims to analyze the sustainability of the organic rice program in Rukun Makaryo Farmer Group; 1) Analyze the obstacles that hinder the process of sustainability of the organic rice program, 2) Analyze the hopes of the farmers in realizing of sustainability organic rice program, and 3) Formulate alternative recommendations strategies for assisting farmer groups so that in the future they can carry out the sustainability of the organic rice program independently. This research was conducted in Pereng Village, Mojogedang, Karanganyar, with seventeen respondents of organic farmers. This research method was a qualitative description with a phenomenological approach. This research activity will be gained experience and subjective awareness and interpretation of efforts to maintain the status of organic rice certification. The results showed that; 1) Obstacles that hinder the process of sustainability of the organic rice program are low education, age of farmers, high cost of certification, difficulties in marketing, and complexity of the cultivation technique process, 2) Rukun Makaryo Farmer Group hopes that to have access marketing partnerships so that there will be an increase in selling prices and the development of economic conditions for farmers, and 3) Recommendations for assistance by rice field approach, simultaneous planting system, strengthening farmer organizations with establishing the Internal Control System (ICS), and developing agricultural products marketing systems and facilities.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Rice Straw Based Compost on Potato Production as a Basis of Organic Farming System in North Sulawesi Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 232 ◽  
pp. 03016
Author(s):  
Herlina N. Salamba ◽  
Ibrahim Erik Malia ◽  
Miftahulhair Ardan
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Potato Production ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Organic Farming System

An experiment to observe the influence of compost by ricestraw in potato production has been conducted in North Sulawesi from April to October 2015. Therefore this research was conducted with the objectives: (1) to find out the effects of rice straw-based compost compared to manure on potato production; and (2) to ensure the use of compost without inorganic fertilizer in the potato-based farming system as a basis of organic farming system in the production center of potato in Western Indonesia. The treatments were designed into CRBD proceeded to the Least Significant Difference Test (LSD test). Six treatments were applied, A=Compost 20 t.ha-1 plus inorganic fertilizer; B= Manure 20 t.ha-1 plus inorganic fertilizer; C= Compost 20 t.ha-1 without inorganic fertilizer; D= Compost 12 t.ha-1 plus inorganic fertilizer E= Compost 12 t.ha-1 without inorganic fertilizer and F= Manure 5 t.ha-1 plus inorganic fertilizer. Parameters tested show that the treatments of compost have advantages compared with the manure treatment. This related to the nutrients composition of straw rich especially potassium. Treatment A (Compost 20 t.ha-1 + inorganic fertilizers) is not significantly different from treatment C compost 20 t.ha-1 without inorganic fertilizers) in almost parameters except tuber weight of Grade #1 (industry purposes), describing the potency of the organic agricultural system of potato by using compost rice straw based. However, the organic agricultural system economically could be applied by the farmer as well as ease to get the materials. It also provides sustainable agricultural practices in the production center of a potato.

scholarly journals Effects of cultivation methods on some soil biological parameters of a meadow chernozem soil (Vertisols)

2010 ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Ágnes Oláh Zsuposné
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Conservation Tillage ◽  
Co2 Production ◽  
Soil Biological Activity ◽  
Term Experiment ◽  
Microbiological Parameters ◽  
Long Term Experiment ◽  
Cultivation Methods ◽  
Total Bacteria

The effect of extended drought conditions on soil, the unfavourable cultivation technologies and the application of chemicals have been enhancing the processes of physical and biological soil degradation, so the fertility of soil is gradually declining. The effects of two cultivation methods – traditional ploughing (TP) and conservation tillage (CT) – on the biological activity of a meadowchernozem soil were examined in a long term experiment. Different parameters of the biological activity of soil were determined. These arethe numbers of total bacteria, microscopic fungi, aerobic cellulose decomposing bacteria, as well as the activities of some important soilenzymes and CO2 production.Conservation tillage seemed to be a more favourable cultivation method for the majority of microorganisms, the activities of urease anddehydrogenase enzymes and CO2 production, compared to the traditional ploughing system. These parameters increased significantly,especially in the upper layer of conservation tillage plots. Concerning the plant cultures, the majority of microbiological parameters werehigher in the soil of vetch (Vicia sativa L.) depending on the cultivation methods, so involving the pulses to the crop-rotation seems to bevery important in this soil type.According to the ninth year’s results, the importance of conservation tillage as a means of protecting the soil biological activity in meadowchernozem (Vertisols) can be established; it was proven by microbiological investigations.

scholarly journals Pengenalan Sistem Pertanian Organik Melalui Penyuluhan Pada Gabungan Kelompok Tani (Gapoktan) di Desa Tempos Kecamatan Gerung Lombok Barat

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-247
Author(s):  
Baiq Azizah Haryantini ◽  
Made Sunantra
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Good Production ◽  
Organic Farming System ◽  
The Village

Aim of Community service activities, namely counse to explain and invite farmers in Tempos Village Gerung District, West Lombok Regency, to be familiar with the implementation of the organic farming system, and encourage farming communities to utilize the potential of natural resources well and wisely to protect agricultural land from degradation (damage) and good production in the long term. For this reason, counseling has been carried out in the agricultural sector, namely the organic farming system with the results of farmers and the community understands that the organic farming system has the potential to be implemented on agricultural land in the village of Tempos, and to improve soil health and protect the environment from degradation (damage) in the long term (sustainable). Farmers are motivated to improve their ability to manage their farming with an organic farming system.

Organic farming system in India: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 247-252
Author(s):  
Anju Rani ◽  
Maneesha Singh ◽  
Chhaya Singh ◽  
Raj Singh
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Soil Ecosystem ◽  
Organic Farming System ◽  
Science Innovation ◽  
Harmful Effects

In the present scenario environmental conditions are adverse each and every one get affects by global warming, pollution (air, water, soil). Soil becomes infertile due to use of chemicals in the form of insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers and we get food with harsh chemicals those produce many health problems and show harmful effects on the environment. Organic production is a system that sustains soil, ecosystem and people health. Along with health benefits, organic farming has lots of benefits in our environment; ecosystem, ecological cycles and biodiversity adapted to community surroundings. Organic agricultural system joins science, innovation and tradition, to give benefit to the environment. In organic farming nano-fertilizers fulfils all requirements present as well as future generation under eco-friendly conditions.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGALAMAN PETANI ORGANIK: EKSPLORASI PENGALAMAN PETANI ORGANIK DENGAN INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rifai Rais ◽  
Darwanto Darwanto
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Organic Farming Systems ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Organic Farming System

The organic farming system is an agricultural system that keeps the environment-friendly. The organic farming system is expected to be a solution for building agriculture and improving the welfare of farmers. This study aims to explore and understand the experience gained by individuals in living organic farming systems. The study used the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach that aims thedepth of meaning against various backgrounds, experiences, unique events, and subject thinking through in- depth interviews. The results found that the organic farming systemapplicationled to a variety of the organic farming system experience.Organic farming systems that have been implemented at the moment are still constrained so that social capital in the form of values, norms, trusts and social networks play a role in overcoming these obstacles. Development of organic agriculture is expected to encourage economic aspects, health aspects, and ecological aspects.Keywords: Organic Farming; Experience; Social Capital; Phenomenological

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