Effect of organic production system on productive and reproductive performance of cattle

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Shandilya ◽  
A. P. Singh ◽  
B. K. Ojha ◽  
Alok Mishra ◽  
Manu Jaiswal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Management System ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Organic Management ◽  
Green Fodder ◽  
Concentrate Mixture ◽  
Organic Farming Systems

The present investigation was carried out with the objective to study the productive and reproductive performances of dairy cattle under organic farming systems. Total 24 medium to high yielding cattle has been selected for the study, out of which 12 were reared under organic management system and 12 under conventional management system. For cows maintained under organic management system, the animals were fed ad lib quality green fodder grown organically and limited quantity (1.5 to 2.0 kg/cows/day) of concentrate mixture. Production and reproduction performance of animals of both the groups were compared. The results revealed that the reproductive performance was better in cows maintained under organic production management system than their conventional counterparts. The study on milk quality in terms of composition revealed significantly (P less than 0.05) higher fat % of milk, while lower (P less than 0.05) protein % of milk for the cows maintained under organic system as compared to those under conventional system. It can be concluded that the organic management system of dairy cows can be beneficial as depicted by better reproductive efficiency of cows with higher fat % of the milk.

Design of an intra-ruminal wireless communication sensing system for measuring temperature and pH of cattle

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Javier García-Ramírez ◽  
Antonio Hernández-Beltrán ◽  
Belisario Domínguez-Mancera ◽  
Patricia Cervantes-Acosta ◽  
Sergio Vergara-Limon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Organic Management ◽  
Production Management System ◽  
Green Fodder ◽  
Concentrate Mixture ◽  
Organic Farming Systems

The present investigation was carried out with the objective to study the productive and reproductive performances of dairy cattle under organic farming systems. Total 24 medium to high yielding cattle has been selected for the study, out of which 12 were reared under organic management system and 12 under conventional management system. For cows maintained under organic management system, the animals were fed ad lib quality green fodder grown organically and limited quantity (1.5 to 2.0 kg/cows/day) of concentrate mixture. Production and reproduction performance of animals of both the groups were compared. The results revealed that the reproductive performance was better in cows maintained under organic production management system than their conventional counterparts. The study on milk quality in terms of composition revealed significantly (P less than 0.05) higher fat % of milk, while lower (P less than 0.05) protein % of milk for the cows maintained under organic system as compared to those under conventional system. It can be concluded that the organic management system of dairy cows can be beneficial as depicted by better reproductive efficiency of cows with higher fat % of the milk.

The effect of seaweed meal supplementation on the mineral status and fertility of summer lambing ewes on an organic management system

1992 ◽  
Vol 1992 ◽  
pp. 168-168
Author(s):  
Linda M Mitchell ◽  
Margaret E King ◽  
G Halliday ◽  
D Younie
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Current Interest ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Organic Management ◽  
Mineral Status ◽  
Mineral Supplements ◽  
Present Trial

There is much current interest, with little supportative evidence, in the use of specialized mineral supplements for ewes at mating. Seaweed meal is a mineral source which is approved under Organic Production Standards. The objective of the present trial was to determine the effect of seaweed meal supplementation on the mineral status and fertility of summer (May-June) lambing ewes managed on an organic system.

Integrating feeding programmes into organic production systems.

2021 ◽  
pp. 177-217
Author(s):  
Robert Blair
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Feed Quality ◽  
Feed Supplements ◽  
Cattle Farming

Abstract This chapter describes the effects of feeding programmes (including feed quality, feed supplements and feed additives) on the reproductive performance, beef and milk production and quality and environmental impact in organic cattle farming systems.

Economic and social impacts of organic production systems

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 1037-1044 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. MacRae ◽  
B. Frick ◽  
R. C. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Social Impacts ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Weather Extremes ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
The Face ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Organic Farming Systems

Given relatively low adoption levels to date, the potential benefits of organic farming systems are not yet very visible. However, there is growing evidence in the literature that adoption of such systems produces multiple environmental, social, and financial benefits that can solve pressing agricultural problems in Canada. Compared with their duration as conventional operations, most organic farms in North America perform better under organic management. This outcome is usually a product of lower input costs, more diversified production and marketing channels, resilience in the face of variable market conditions, higher premiums, and a better capacity to adapt to weather extremes. However, the performance of farming systems including some horticultural and animal production systems, for which our ecological understanding is limited, is still frequently inferior. The data on social impacts are less conclusive, but there is some evidence that when a community has many sustainable (including organic) producers , there are positive shifts in community economic development and social interaction. The reasons appear to be related to the need to hire more labour, the increased demand for local goods and services, and a greater commitment to participation in civic in stitutions. Key words: Organic agriculture, economic performance, social benefits

Mycorrhizal colonization, P uptake and yield of older and modern wheats under organic management

2011 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Kirk ◽  
Martin Entz ◽  
Stephen Fox ◽  
Mario Tenuta
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
P Uptake ◽  
Mycorrhizal Colonization ◽  
Organic Management ◽  
Mycorrhizal Associations ◽  
Cultivar Selection ◽  
Organic Farming Systems

Kirk, A. P., Entz, M. H., Fox, S. L. and Tenuta, M. 2011. Mycorrhizal colonization, P uptake and yield of older and modern wheats under organic management. Can. J. Plant Sci. 91: 663–667. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are important for plant nutrient uptake, and mycorrhizal dependence varies between wheat genotypes. Cultivar selection under fertilized conditions may have reduced mycorrhizal associations in modern cultivars. This study investigated AMF colonization, tissue P and grain yield of five modern (post 1990) and five older (pre 1970) spring wheat cultivars over 4 site-years in Manitoba. Older cultivars actually had significantly lower AMF colonization and grain yield than modern cultivars, but no tissue P concentration differences were observed. The two highest yielding lines were released after 2004, and one of these (FBC Dylan) was selected for suitability in organic farming systems.

scholarly journals The Performance of Oat-Vetch Mixtures in Organic and Conventional Farming Systems

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Pużyńska ◽  
Agnieszka Synowiec ◽  
Stanisław Pużyński ◽  
Jan Bocianowski ◽  
Kazimierz Klima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Rotation ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Conventional Farming ◽  
Common Vetch ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Organic Farming Systems ◽  
Organic And Conventional Farming ◽  
Selection Of

The research aimed to compare the yields and yield components of mixtures of oats with common vetch grown for seeds in organic and conventional farming systems. Moreover, the selection of oat cultivars for the mixture and its performance in a crop rotation experiment in different growing years was analyzed. Additionally, the leaf area index (LAI) and the relative content of chlorophyll (SPAD) of the mixtures were assessed. The field experiment with four-field crop rotation in organic or conventional farming systems was carried out in 2012–2014 in southern Poland. Common vetch (Vicia sativa L., cv. ‘Hanka’) was mixed with one of two oat (Avena sativa L.) cultivars, ‘Celer’ or ‘Grajcar.’ The effects of all of the factors on the mixtures’ canopy indices and yield were found. The canonical analysis revealed that the weather course, especially drought, had the largest effect on the oat-vetch mixtures’ performance. Moreover, the mixtures developed the highest LAI (5.28 m2∙m−2) and seed yield (4.57 t ha−1) in the conventional farming system. On the contrary, the share of vetch seeds in the mixtures was 24% higher in the organic system than in the conventional one. The selection of cv. ‘Grajcar’ oats for the mixture with vetch increased the share of vetch seeds in the yield by 16.5%. In summary, a balanced share of oat-vetch mixture components depends on the proper selection of the oat cultivar, especially for organic farming systems.

scholarly journals (419) The Relation of Cooperative Extension Programs, Materials, and Publications for Organic Farming Systems as Relates to Production

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1072C-1072
Author(s):  
Kristen Harper ◽  
Curt R. Rom
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
The United States ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Organic Farming Systems ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
Organic Produce

Since the passage of the Organic Foods Production Act in 1990, certified organic produce has begun to make a large impact on national markets. However, USDA statistics indicate that many states in the southern region have considerably reduced certified organic acreage when compared to other regions in the United States. The absence of organic acreage may perhaps originate with a lack of training and educational materials provided to producers due to unanticipated growth of organic markets. A thorough review of all Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (ACES) materials, such as bulletins, publications, and workshops over the past 10 years, would reveal what information has been provided to producers on certified organic production. This review of ACES materials defines the existing groundwork on which ACES could construct future organic publications and outreach programs in order to sustain and stimulate organic farming within the state.

scholarly journals Living Mulches For Organic Farming Systems

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 692-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Leary ◽  
Joe DeFrank
Keyword(s):  
Pest Management ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Living Mulch ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Nutrient Runoff ◽  
Organic Farmers

An important aspect of organic farming is to minimize the detrimental impact of human intervention to the surrounding environment by adopting a natural protocol in system management. Traditionally, organic farming has focused on the elimination of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and a reliance on biological cycles that contribute to improving soil health in terms of fertility and pest management. Organic production systems are ecologically and economically sustainable when practices designed to build soil organic matter, fertility, and structure also mitigate soil erosion and nutrient runoff. We found no research conducted under traditional organic farming conditions, comparing bareground monoculture systems to systems incorporating the use of living mulches. We will be focusing on living mulch studies conducted under conventional methodology that can be extrapolated to beneficial uses in an organic system. This article discusses how organic farmers can use living mulches to reduce erosion, runoff, and leaching and also demonstrate the potential of living mulch systems as comprehensive integrated pest management plans that allow for an overall reduction in pesticide applications. The pesticide reducing potential of the living mulch system is examined to gain insight on application within organic agriculture.

scholarly journals A comparison of the organic and conventional livestock farming systems of Avalon Farming in West Otago

2006 ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
A and S Richardson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Livestock Farming Systems ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
System 2

Organic farming in New Zealand is not considered a mainstream option for farmers. This paper compares organic and conventional farms running side by side at Avalon Farming and details why Avalon Farming is expanding its organic area. Included in the paper are details of the conversion to organic farming and its success. Topics include: 1. Challenges of converting from a conventional to an organic system. 2. Comparing conventional and organic production and the financial returns. 3. Marketing options for organic farmers in New Zealand including the growth of farmers markets.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Potential Allergenicity of Strawberries in Response to Different Farming Practices

Metabolites ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateusz Aninowski ◽  
Renata Kazimierczak ◽  
Ewelina Hallmann ◽  
Joanna Rachtan-Janicka ◽  
Elżbieta Fijoł-Adach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Bet V1 ◽  
Conventional Systems

Fruit allergies are a large problem today. Many consumers suffer from food allergies or intolerances. The method of food production has a major impact on its quality. In fruit and vegetable production, three different farming systems are mainly found: conventional, integrated pest management and organic production. The latter is considered the best in terms of fruits and vegetables safety and high quality. The present experiment was performed to demonstrate the effect of the strawberry production method on its allergenic properties and flavonoid content. The strawberry ‘Honeoye’ cv. was used for the study. Fruits from the three cultivation systems, organic, conventional and integrated, were tested for their content of biologically active compounds and their potential allergenicity. The results obtained indicate that the strawberries from the organic system were the safest because they contained the lowest levels of Bet v1 and profilin in comparison with the fruits from the integrated and conventional systems.

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