Trends in animal production from organic farming [review]

Organic farming is an alternative method for dynamic agricultural system. Products that are obtained from organic farming are referred to as ecological or organic food [1]. These include products of animal origin that come from organic farming [2]. In the case of animal production in organic farming there are particular requirements for breed, animal welfare and feeding. Additionally, the origins of animals is also of crucial importance since, basically, such animals should be purchased from organic farms. However, there can be exceptions to this requirement, for instance, if the number of animals of a particular species or of a specific breed is not sufficient [3]. The main idea behind organic production is obtaining plant or animal products maintaining good soil structure, clean water and adjusting to the natural rhythm of nature. Enhancement of the social status has led to the situation where consumers pay more attention to the quality and origins of the products they choose. Numerous scientific papers from recent years, based on consumer’s opinion, show substantial impact of welfare system on the quality of animal products. Since ‘90s there has been a systematic surge of interest in products from ecological systems and demand for these, which in turn affect the development of this agricultural sector. The aim of the work is to compare the changes in organic production over the last 26 years in Poland with reference to the situation in Europe and whole globe. The research has been done on the basis of statistics since 1990 up till now as well as on scientific studies. Nowadays, there are increasing numbers of farms and redirections of production, as well as changes in the sizes of farms producing organic food.

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The Comparison between Cost and Benefit Business Model of Organic and Chemical Agricultural Vegetable Farming System

11th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES - Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences Proceeding ◽

10.35609/gcbssproceeding.2020.11(133) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 133-133

Author(s):

Peerasak Puengpapat

Keyword(s):

Production Process ◽

Organic Farming ◽

Business Model ◽

Return On Investment ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Organic Production ◽

Total Cost ◽

Cost And Benefit ◽

Net Profit ◽

Organic Vegetables

This research is intended to compare and demonstrate the difference between the cost and benefit of organic farming and chemistry. Compare differences in the quality of yields and minerals in the soil both before and after cultivation and modeling of agribusiness. Using Business Model Canvas for the decision of agricultural entrepreneurs who want to modify the farming process.The research found that in the experiment comparing between the costs of Organic farming and Chemical farming to produce three types of vegetables that are cucumber ,red oak salad and radish, with the total cost of growing vegetables in Organic farming, higher than the total cost of growing vegetables in Chemical farming. There is a greater frequency of fertilizing and injecting Organic matter than chemical farming. The net profit from the sale of vegetables in the Organic agricultural sector is higher than the net profit from the sale of vegetables in the Chemical agricultural sector, as the production price of Organic agricultural sector is higher than the production price of Chemical agricultural sector because the production process of organic farming has a higher production process and requires higher production attention to produce quality, and another factor is that Organic vegetables have a higher production cost than vegetables from chemical farming, resulting in less volume of organic production in the market than vegetables from Chemical agricultural sector. Consumers are demanding more healthy Organic vegetables. As a result, the price of vegetables that produced by Organic agricultural sector is higher than the price of vegetables that produced by Chemical agricultural sector, and the Return on Investment in Organic vegetables is higher than the vegetables that produced by Chemical agricultural .The Return on Investment in production of Organic farming is 61.48% and The Return on Investment in production of Chemical farming is 33.87%. It is therefore possible to conclude that growing vegetables in Organic way is safe for vegetable farmers who do not have to be exposed to any harmful Chemicals, as well as the resulting produce that is safe from residues, allowing consumers to be safe from toxin residues and receive good quality vegetables. Type of Paper: Empirical/Experimental Keywords: Agricultural; Organics; Cost ;Business Model ;Comparison.

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An Overview and Discussion of Solution Proposals for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Sub-Sahara Africa

Sustainable Agriculture Research ◽

10.5539/sar.v2n4p48 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 48 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Linda Kleemann

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Food Security ◽

Organic Farming ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Development Economic ◽

Agricultural System ◽

Essential Components ◽

Agriculture And Food ◽

Impacts Of Climate Change

<p>The development of the agricultural sector and the improvement of the food security situation are seen as essential components to sustainable development in Sub-Sahara Africa. However, continuing population growth, impacts of climate change and environmental degradation add to an unprecedented combination of pressures that threaten existing efforts and solutions. This article discusses the relation between the challenges of making agriculture more sustainable and meeting food security needs. Several solutions proposals are discussed and organic farming as one of them is used to develop decision criteria. Due to its involvement of all three dimensions of sustainable development, economic, social and environmental organic farming could be one possible approach to create a more sustainable agricultural system.</p>

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Potential risk in the organic poultry production and its prevention

Naukovij vìsnik veterinarnoï medicini ◽

10.33245/2310-4902-2020-160-2-28-38 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 28-38

Author(s):

M. Kucheruk ◽

M. Galaburda

Keyword(s):

Organic Food ◽

Farming System ◽

General Information ◽

Organic Production ◽

Animal Origin ◽

Poultry Production ◽

Antimicrobial Drugs ◽

Poultry Products ◽

Food Of Animal Origin ◽

Poultry Farming

The article provides general information on organic production, in order to obtain quality and safe poultry products that meet the requirements of current national, European and international legislation. Factors that may cause a risk in the roduction of organic food of animal origin are considered, taking into account the stages of primary production and specific requirements for keeping organic poultry, given the requirements for animal welfare. There have been identified biological, chemical and physical hazards that can reduce the profitability of production and affect the quality of poultry products, taking into account the peculiarities of organic livestock management and ensuring the welfare of animals in organic production. The given list of natural prophylactic drugs that can be used in organic livestock as an alternative to antimicrobial drugs, and demonstrated an example of prophylactic use in organic farming of young poultry, which resulted in increased poultry safety. It were compared certain parameters of the microclimate under conditions of intensive poultry farming vs poultry kept under the requirements of organic production. Microbiological air contaminations in poultry houses at industrial poultry farming system were exceeding the standard limits, when in organic poultry farming condition a significant reduction of the number of bacteria in the air was indicated. The list of national, European and international regulations governing the requirements for keeping poultry during organic production is given. It has been established the necessity of comprehensive approach for supporting the health of animals, their feeding and management, systematic monitoring of compliance with health and hygiene requirements of animals and poultry farming, products processing, obtaining high-quality, safe products to avoid risks in the chain for the successful development of the organic production. Key words: organic production, poultry farming, hazards, risk analysis, microclimate, organic food, probiotics.

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PRODUÇÃO ANIMAL E OS IMPACTOS AO MEIO AMBIENTE

Colloquium Agrariae ◽

10.5747/ca.2017.v13.nesp.000242 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (Especial 2) ◽

pp. 381-390

Author(s):

João Paulo Barros ◽

Larissa Christyna de Paula ◽

Nariane Coelho Oliveira ◽

Eliandra Maria Bianchini Oliveira ◽

Jeferson Corrêa Ribeiro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Environmental Impacts ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Environmental Problems ◽

Animal Production ◽

Animal Origin ◽

Food Animal ◽

Feasible Solutions ◽

Productive Systems ◽

Adequate Management

When talking about animal production, there are many problems caused by the agricultural sector to the environment, which were somewhat ignored until a certain time ago, but nowadays they are part of the main issues related to the production of food animal origin. The productive chain requires that there be adequate management in each of its stages, because any negligence in any of these stages can result in health and / or environmental problems. Therefore, in assessing this context, there is a need for adequate and productive systems that fit the ecologically correct animal production issue, introducing concepts of sustainability in farms, farms, among others. The present work, through an objective review, aims to alert and signal the environmental impacts of animal production, especially to those directly or indirectly related to climate change, and, in addition, believing that the future of the Planet depends on the adoption of sustainable alternatives. Feasible solutions to reverse countless situations that have an impact on the environment

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Sustainable agriculture through organic farming in India

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ◽

10.15740/has/ijas/17.2/299-304 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 299-304

Author(s):

Rajkaranbir Singh

Keyword(s):

Organic Farming ◽

Value Chain ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

Organic Food ◽

Organic Production ◽

Export Market ◽

Chemical Fertilizers ◽

Climatic Regions ◽

North East ◽

Organic Products

Organic products are grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with an environmentally and socially responsible approach. Organic agriculture is developing rapidly and today 186 countries produce organic food commercially. Currently, only 1.5 percent of the world’s agricultural land is farmed organically. The status of organic farming in India is bestowed with lot of potential to produce all varieties of organic products due to its various agro climatic regions. In several parts of the country, the inherited tradition of organic farming is an added advantage. This holds promise for the organic producers to tap the market which is growing steadily in the domestic market related to the export market. India ranks 9th in terms of World’s organic agricultural land and 1st in terms of total number of producers. The popularity of organic food is growing dramatically as consumer seeks the organic foods that are thought to be healthier and safer. As per the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW), 2.78 million ha was covered under organic farming in India which is about 2 per cent of the 140.1 million ha net sown area in the country. Of this, 1.94 million ha (70%) area is under National Project on Organic Farming NPOP, 0.59 million ha (21.5%) under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), 0.07 million ha (2.6 %) under Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCDNER) and 0.17 million ha (6.1% ) under state schemes or non-schemes. The certified organic production for all crop categories stood at 2.6 million metric tons.in 2018-19. Sugar crops (sugarcane), oilseeds, cereals and millets, fiber crops, pulses, medicinal, herbal and aromatic plants, and spices/condiments are the highest produced organic commodities in India. However, the Indian organic food industry is curtailed by multiple challenges including reduced farm production per hectare, a general apprehension among farmers to forego the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and higher storage and transportation costs due to the lack of preservatives required for long-term storage. The states should step up their action in a concerted way to promote organic and natural farming. States can play an instrumental role in helping farmers sell their organic and natural produce by developing organic value chains, procuring organic produce and helping farmers get remunerative prices.

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The Temporal and Spatial Development of Organic Agriculture in Turkey

Agricultural Development and Food Security in Developing Nations - Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0942-4.ch006 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 130-156

Author(s):

Aylin Yaman Kocadağlı

Keyword(s):

Organic Agriculture ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Sustainable Use ◽

Spatial Development ◽

Organic Production ◽

Agricultural System ◽

Agricultural Potential ◽

Temporal And Spatial ◽

Sustainable Agricultural Systems ◽

Agricultural Areas

The world's population is increasing rapidly and the food need for the increasing population has been growing also. In the 21st century, efforts for the sustainable use of the natural resources have been raised all around the world. Agriculture has always been on the center of discussions and developments as an activity carried out depending on the nature. Therefore, the sustainable agricultural systems have gained a considerable importance in recent years. This chapter will examine the temporal and spatial development of the organic agriculture in Turkey. The current situation of the agricultural sector in Turkey will be reviewed and the need for a sustainable agricultural system in Turkey be analyzed. The temporal and spatial change of the organic agricultural areas, numbers of producers and products, and organic production amounts in Turkey will be put forward. Also, the organic agricultural potential of Turkey will be evaluated and the reasons for not exploiting this potential will be investigated.

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The Temporal and Spatial Development of Organic Agriculture in Turkey

Environmental and Agricultural Informatics ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9621-9.ch045 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1013-1039

Author(s):

Aylin Yaman Kocadağlı

Keyword(s):

Organic Agriculture ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Sustainable Use ◽

Spatial Development ◽

Organic Production ◽

Agricultural System ◽

Agricultural Potential ◽

Temporal And Spatial ◽

Sustainable Agricultural Systems ◽

Agricultural Areas

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Viability of Organic Production in Rural Counties: County and State-Level Evidence from the United States

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics ◽

10.1017/s1074070800004430 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 43 (3) ◽

pp. 443-451 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Genti Kostandini ◽

Elton Mykerezi ◽

Eftila Tanellari

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Organic Farming ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

State Level ◽

The United States ◽

Organic Production ◽

Natural Amenities ◽

Level Data ◽

Positive Effect

We investigate the determinants of organic farming in the United States. State-level data show that the organic farming sector has grown over the last decade, but growth has been very heterogeneous with few states accounting for most of the growth. Further analyses of county data reveal that favorable natural amenities, water for irrigation, and government payments have a positive effect on most measures of organic farming used here. Results further point out that organic farming operations are more popular among young farmers. Adjacency to metro areas is also an important determinant for the number of organic operations. Organic farming is more important for the agricultural sector of the areas that are somewhat remote but that does not appear to be the case for very remote rural areas.

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ECONOMIC ASYMMETRIES OF PRODUCTION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

Trakia Journal of Sciences ◽

10.15547/tjs.2020.s.01.091 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (Suppl.1) ◽

pp. 570-575

Author(s):

V. Blazheva

Keyword(s):

Genetically Modified Organisms ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Animal Breeding ◽

Organic Production ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Environmental Aspects ◽

Animal Products ◽

The Social ◽

Live Bacteria

The development of efficient and sustainable agriculture requires its permanent transformation. In this aspect, various methods of growing plants and breeding animals are applied to optimize production. These methods are distinguished mainly as: traditional (conventional) production, organic production, production of genetically modified organisms. From this standpoint, attention is drawn to: covering the widest possible range of terms used to characterize the variety of plant growing and animal breeding methods; a brief overview of the established in theory and practice modern methods of plant growing and animal breeding; delimiting the notion of biological – as a vital process, regardless of the plants and animals production technology (including the use of organic fertilizers; preparations containing live bacteria; treated seeds with live bacteria, etc.).The methods of the present study are scientific research methods: induction and deduction method, retrospective analysis and others; illustrative methods - schemes, figures and others. Regarding the expected results, this article focuses on highlighting the social, economic and environmental aspects of production of plant and animal products. Production in the agricultural sector must be aimed at recovery of residues and waste from crop and livestock production in harmony with the environment.

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Greening of agricultural land use as a major component of organic farming and sustainable development

Ukrainian Journal of Ecology ◽

10.15421/2020_221 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 145-149

Author(s):

T.O. Stepanenko ◽

O.Ya. Petrenko ◽

P.F. Tsygikal

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Organic Farming ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

Raw Materials ◽

State Level ◽

World Market ◽

Organic Production ◽

Agricultural Land Use ◽

Organic Products

In the interests of further development of organic production in Ukraine, it is necessary: to increase the area for the "organic" production through the use of uncontaminated lands; to create conditions for proper stimulation of agricultural producers, reduction of risks of organic production; to work out a system of state certification of organic products, to ensure clear state control over the quality of organic food; to create an appropriate base for the processing organic raw materials; to promote the competitiveness of domestic "organic" in the world market. Therefore, when greening agricultural land use as a basis for the development of organic farming, it is advisable to determine the optimal areas at the state level, primarily from an ecological point of view, involved in agricultural land turnover. To develop mechanisms for their most cost-effective use and provide the most favorable conditions for preserving the ecological and economic potential of agricultural land. We see the main goals of greening of agricultural production in the greening of social production, including the agricultural sector by greening its individual components, which are combined into a single system. Greening technological and management solutions are undoubtedly important. The priority tasks of greening agricultural land use as the main component of organic farming include strengthening environmental safety; reducing the man-made load on natural biocenoses; rational use of natural resources; preserving, reproducing and increasing soil fertility; introducing energy-saving waste-free production technologies; increasing the production of environmentally friendly organic products.

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