scholarly journals FEASIBILITY STUDY OF ORGANIC VEGETABLE FARMING IN BAITADI DISTRICT

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
Santoshi Malla ◽  
Uttam Rosyara ◽  
Bibash Neupane ◽  
Birat Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
External Input ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Median Frequency ◽  
Input Use ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Binary Logistic Model

Our study was conducted to know the feasibility of organic vegetable farming in Baitadi district along with the current situation of farming. Accelerating use of agrochemicals,higher production cost and deteriorating ecosystem health have advocated the need to change external input use agriculture towards safe and sustainable organic production .Current research emphasize on the constraints and feasibility of organic vegetable production by selecting farmers of Baitadi District.This study adopted a random sampling technique to select the 60 respondent and the collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for mean, median, frequency, ranking and trend analysis; binary Logistic model to identify factors determining the decision to cultivate in separate plots for home consumption and market. The study revealed that years of schooling and production for both subsistence and commercial farming were statistically significant for the decision to cultivate in separate plots for home and market consumption. Majority of respondents were Chhetri (46.67%) followed by Brahmin (43.33%).The findings also reveals that majority of the households were male headed (78.33%) and literate (65%). Huge populations (68.33%) were found involved in agriculture followed by others in business, service and pension. Major problems of the study area were lack of knowledge about organic farming, and government intervention. Majority of the farmers are confident that use of chemicals and fertilizers is dangerous for human health and they are consenting to adopt organic farming if technical and credit supports are provided.

scholarly journals Profitability of Organic Vegetable Production via Sod Based Rotation and Conventional Versus Strip Tillage in the Southern Coastal Plain

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Ahmadiani ◽  
Chun Li ◽  
Yaqin Liu ◽  
Esendugue Greg Fonsah ◽  
Christine Bliss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Rotation ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
The North ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Strip Tillage ◽  
Rotation Sequence

<p class="sar-body"><span lang="EN-US">There are little economic data concerning the profitability of organic vegetable crops in the Southern Coastal Plain, especially in reference to sod-based rotation and tillage alternatives.  A three-year experiment was conducted at the North Florida Research and Education Center-Quincy involving a crop rotation sequence of oats and rye (winter), bush beans (spring), soybean (summer) and broccoli (fall). Bush beans and broccoli were the cash crops. This paper presents analyses of the riskiness of organic production utilizing years in bahiagrass prior to initiating the crop rotation sequence and conventional tillage (CT) versus strip tillage (ST). Methods of “Risk-rated enterprise budget” and “Analyses of Variance-Covariance Matrix (ANOVA)” were utilized for determining relative profitability, and coefficient of variation was applied for measuring riskiness of each treatment. Three years of bahiagrass prior to initiating the crop rotation sequence, in combination with conventional tillage, had the highest profitability and ranked as the least risky scenario.  The second most profitable treatment was conventional tillage with four years of bahiagrass. Focusing on strip tillage, four years of bahiagrass with strip-tillage ranked third in term of profitability.</span></p>

scholarly journals Organic farming in Nepal: A viable option for food security and agricultural sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230
Author(s):  
Sovit Parajuli ◽  
Jiban Shrestha ◽  
Sabita Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
External Input ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Agricultural Sustainability ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Conventional Agriculture ◽  
The Government

Increasing use of agrochemicals, higher production cost and deterioration of ecosystem health have advocated the need to change the traditional and external input using agriculture towards safe and sustainable organic production. The article reviewed on general overview of organic agriculture in Nepal. The article aims to put light on the current scenario of the dawdling-paced organic agriculture and the options to revive the pesticide dominated conventional agriculture. Promotion of organic agriculture was first appeared as a priority in the10th Five Year Plan of the Government of Nepal. Now it has been embedded in the national agricultural policy. Organic agriculture provides benefits in terms of environmental protection, conservation of nonrenewable resources, improved food quality, improve health status and the reorientation of agriculture towards areas of market demand. Various institutions, individuals and farmers are engaging in organic farming. Nepal is exporting organic products to international markets. The adoption of organic agriculture increases agricultural production and improves soil health and consumer health and seems a better option in countries like ours where fortunately integrated crop-livestock system is still prevalent. It is found to be viable option for better livelihood in the context of Nepal. Because the haphazard pesticide use has marred the conventional agriculture, all these contexts gesture this system to be scrutinize thoroughly and supplanted by organic farming system as a viable option towards food security and agricultural sustainability.

scholarly journals Baseline Assessment of the Vegetable Gardens (Gulayan Sa Paaralan) in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita L. Molijon ◽  
Juana M. De La Rama
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Vegetable Gardens ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Vegetable Gardening ◽  
The Government ◽  
Field Unit

“Gulayan sa Paaralan” (Vegetable Gardens) is one of the strategies of the National Greening Program of the government implemented to help promote food security. This study was undertaken to determine its status five years after its implementation. Descriptive research design was used. The 242 samples were randomly selected from the list of schools implementing Gulayan sa Paaralan from the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Unit in Region X. A survey was done in 16 elementary and six high schools of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. About 77% of the schools maintained vegetable gardens to serve as food basket or main source of vegetables to sustain supplementary feeding. Also, 77% of the schools surveyed used organic vegetable production. The schools taught agriculture in their Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) in the elementary schools and also in the Technology Livelihood Education (TLE) classes in the high schools. About 87% of the 220 pupils and students interviewed said that Gulayan sa Paaralan through vegetable gardening helped the school and their families economically. It is concluded that schools are still vibrant in the implementation of the program. Through the program, the pupils learned to love and appreciate the field of agriculture. Keywords - Educational Planning and Management, Gulayan sa Paaralan, organic production, vegetable gardening, love of agriculture, descriptive design, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

scholarly journals Analysis of Determinants Affecting Organic Production: State Evidence from the United States

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 503
Author(s):  
Yongrui Hou ◽  
Tianyuan Luo ◽  
Jing Hao
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Large Population ◽  
State Level ◽  
The United States ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The U.S

As the demand for organic products quickly grows in the U.S., the domestic supply of organic commodities has stagnated and failed to meet the increasing needs. To expand the organic supply capacity in the country, it is crucial to identify the key factors that could effectively promote the scale of organic farming in the U.S. Using a multivariate analytic model and state level data from multiple sources and years, this study examines a wide range of determinants that could affect organic agriculture. The results show that research funding would significantly increase organic vegetable production and the number of organic farms. The development of organic farming could be greatly encouraged by the support of research institutions. In addition, the evidence shows that abundant farm workers are essential for the organic farming sector, which is labor-intensive. Finally, a large population base could create a more stable consumer group that would promote the development of organic agriculture. These results suggest the importance of exploring and expanding consumer groups for organic commodities. These findings provide insightful implications that research support, labor availability, and a solid consumer base are crucial to boost the organic sector in the U.S. and other countries.

scholarly journals Organic Grape Production and Producer Status in Adıyaman Province; Example of Besni District

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1988-1993
Author(s):  
Aybüke Kaya ◽  
Songül Bay
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Conventional Agriculture ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Family ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Annual Total ◽  
Production Area ◽  
Number Of Individuals

This study was carried out to evaluate the socio-economic structure and organic farming activities of grape producers in Besni. A face-to-face survey was conducted with producers producing organic grapes. Data were obtained by interviewing a total of 50 producers. The number of organic products grown between 2005 and 2018 increased from 205 to 213 in Turkey. The number of producers engaged in cultivation in this area has increased more than 5 times compared to 2005. It reached nearly 80.000 in 2018. The area of organic vegetable production increased from 203.811 to 626.884 hectares in Turkey. While the production area increased 2.5 times, the production amount increased almost 4 times. Today, a variety of products in organic vegetable production, planting area, the number of farmers has increased in Turkey. The findings were obtained education level of the producers, the number of individuals in the family, record keeping, annual total income, newspaper reading, grape yield, grape cultivation area, property and rental land, credit usage, weed control, organic farming knowledge level, organic farming by using variables such as thoughts and grape variety. There are serious differences between conventional agriculture and organic farming. The family structure is effective in production activities. It has been determined that the thoughts of organic farming have changed depending on the age and experience of the producers. Organic grape producers have turned to organic farming due to their desire to sell their products at higher prices with state supports. Also, it has been suggested that organic farming is important in terms of the sustainability of living life all over the world. Increasing producer income and environmental awareness are among the main reasons for the transition to organic farming.

scholarly journals Farmers Information Needs on Organic Vegetable Farming in Two Agro-climatic Zones of Assam

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
S. Bora ◽  
P. K. Das ◽  
I. Barman ◽  
S. D. Deka ◽  
D. Sonowal
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
The State ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Certification Process ◽  
Organic Cultivation ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Most farmers are not aware of the various aspects of organic farming of vegetables despite the fact that the state of Assam is “naturally organic by default”. Besides having tremendous potential to grow crops organically, organic farming is yet to taste success in the state of Assam. Information is currently seen by many as the main limiting factor to growth in the organic sector in the state. Hence, there is need to equip the farmers with the necessary information related to the organic cultivation and certification process with respect to important vegetable crops The study was undertaken in North Bank Plains Zone and Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, primarily to understand farmers’ information needs in relation to organic vegetable production. The study also identified the factors influencing the information needs and constraints as perceived by the farmers in meeting their information needs. A multi-stage, purposive cum proportionate random sampling design was adopted for the study in order to select 120 respondents. The study revealed that majority of the respondents (95.83%) expressed that they need information on inspection and certification process on organic vegetable production, followed by the need for information on soil treatment for organic vegetable production, and on the variety/planting material suitable for organic vegetable production. Findings of correlation analysis indicated that among the 10 independent variables, 6 variables showed significant and positive relationship and 4 variables showed significant and negative relationship with the information needs of farmers in relation to organic vegetable production at 0.01 level of probability. Findings revealed that “lack of knowledge about inspection and certification process of organic vegetable production” was the major constraint faced by the respondents with the highest score (PCI-296) and hence was ranked 1st followed by “Lack of knowledge about market linkages’ (PCI-280) and ‘Lack of access to credit facilities’ (PCI-278) which were ranked 2nd and 3rd important constraints faced by them in meeting their information needs. It implies that NGOs, KVKs, various development workers and extension agencies should put more efforts to modify and channel the information needs of organic vegetable farmers in the desirable direction through their preferred medium.

scholarly journals Sustainable Commercial Vegetable Production with Minimal Use of Synthetic Fertilizers and Pesticides

HortScience ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 170a-170
Author(s):  
Victor A. Wegrzyn
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Crop Improvement ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Organic Farmers

Sustainable production systems are characterized as systems that can be physically and biologically maintained in perpetuity, can avoid adverse environmental and health problems, and can be economically profitable. Organic vegetable production systems are one example of sustainable farming enterprises. In California, organic production and postharvest handling techniques are closely defined by legislation. Of the several grower groups representing organic farmers in the state, the California Certified Organic Farmers is the largest, representing 382 growers that farmed a total area of 10,375 ha in 1988. Of these, 200 growers are vegetable producers. Another organization active among organic growers in California, as well as Mexico, Central American countries, and the Caribbean, is the Organic Crop Improvement Association. Marketing organizations such as the Nutri-Clean Program, which tests produce for pesticide residues and certifies specific residue standards, and the Organic Market News and Information Service facilitate the sale of organic produce in California. Cultural practice information for organic vegetable production is difficult to find, particularly techniques that would allow a grower to switch from conventional to organic production. University researchers and extension workers have so far been of little help, although the Univ. of California Sustainability Program at Davis is beginning research and education activities. Funding for these activities is inadequate, and the program is understaffed. There is need for long-term, interdisciplinary, on-farm studies to study organic production techniques in a realistic setting. At present, the reward system in place in land-grant institutions offers little encouragement to researchers to engage in this kind of work. There are formidable obstacles to increasing the use of organic materials for crop fertilization. The nutrient content of the state's manure and organic waste supplies is probably insufficient to meet the fertility needs of California's crops. In addition, since the majority of land currently producing vegetable crops in California is leased, long-term soil fertility investments are a risky undertaking.

scholarly journals OPTIMASI PRODUKSI USAHATANI SAYURAN ORGANIK (Studi Kasus Yayasan Bina Sarana Bakti, Cisarua, Bogor)

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-129
Author(s):  
Muh Saiful Djafri ◽  
Harianto Harianto ◽  
Yusman Syaukat
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Production Optimization ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Programming Analysis

The organic farming potential is relatively large because of the high economic benefits for farmers and it is beneficial to operate. The research carried out as an idea or information to change the paradigm of organic farmers through an approach towards research on the income aspects of organic farming by production analysis. Yayasan Bina Sarana Bakti (YBSB) is the selected organic companies in the study. The objectives of this study are (1) analyze the level of organic vegetable production optimization Yayasan Bina Sarana Bakti and the level of use of resources (2) identify changes in profit in optimal conditions Yayasan Bina Sarana Bakti (3) analyze the effect of changes in prices of production inputs and outputs to the optimal production conditions. Production optimalization analysis of organic farming in view ofincome changes is aright thing to do. Linear programming analysis was used in this research. The resultsshowed that Yayasan Bina Sarana Bakti as an agribusiness company in organic vegetable production has yet to produce optimally. Optimal conditions of the company turned out to show the change in resources optimal use of resources which have not occurred on the land surplus amounted to 10.06 percent and profits at optimal conditions which is higher than the actual which profits can be increased 57,86 percent.

scholarly journals Sustainability Assessment of Organic Vegetable Production Using a Qualitative Multi-Attribute Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ileana Iocola ◽  
Gabriele Campanelli ◽  
Mariangela Diacono ◽  
Fabrizio Leteo ◽  
Francesco Montemurro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Organic Systems ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Agriculture Sustainability

Organic agriculture is perceived as environmentally sustainable, but, under its umbrella, different production systems exist ranging from simplified organic productions to well diversified systems with a full implementation of agro-ecological approaches. Among several developed tools for agriculture sustainability assessment, multi-criteria models are increasingly gaining importance. In this study, we evaluated the use of the multi-criteria DEXi-BIOrt tool, coupled with data from long-term experiments, for the sustainability assessment of different organic vegetable production scenarios. These scenarios were applied in two Italian areas: the Adriatic coast of Marche Region and the Metaponto plan of Basilicata Region. Despite the presence of some critical issues, DEXI-BIOrt proved to be a valid tool for the sustainability evaluation of organic vegetable productions. In both areas, the most sustainable scenarios resulted the well diversified organic systems characterized by proper rotations, inclusion of agro-ecological service crops, cultivation of local and different cultivars, and presence of short supply chain mechanisms. Conversely, the implementation of the simplified organic substitution scenarios does not guarantee a suitable level of sustainability. The findings of this study could support decision makers in the implementation of appropriate measures for enhancing organic production sustainability in the framework of post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy.

scholarly journals The State аnd Areas under Organic Vegetable Production in the Republic of Serbia

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Golijan ◽  
Ljubiša Živanović ◽  
Aleksandar Popović
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Jerusalem Artichoke ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
The City

Due to extremely favourable soil and climate conditions, vegetable production has been traditionally developing in the Republic of Serbia. This study presents the areas under organic vegetable production in Serbia in the 2012-2015 period. In 2015, vegetable production, based on organic principles, was performed on the area of 170.5 ha, with the greatest potential in the region of the Province of Vojvodina (80%). The smallest areas with organic production of vegetables were recorded in the City of Belgrade. Organicaly produced vegetables mainly consist of bean, popping maize, potato, Jerusalem artichoke, gourd and pepper. In spite of poorly developed market not only of vegetable production, but the entire sector of organic food production in Serbia, the number of organic food producers has been rapidly growing and with the adequate investment, credit–monetary and export support by the government, vegetable production could become the most important production in our country.

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