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Il caolino contro il moscerino dei piccoli frutti (Drosophila suzukii) in viticoltura
No full textIl foglio informativo spiega come il caolino, in combinazione con misure complementari, può proteggere l'uva dalla mosca del ciliegio
Genetically diverse spring wheat for more stable yields in organic farming
Get PDFGenetically diverse spring wheat and farmers’ mass selection can improve yield stability in organic systems. Trials in south-eastern Norway showed that wheat populations were more stable than pure lines, and that some older cultivars outperformed modern high-input varieties. That kernel-weight selection was the most effective method for improving stability and protein levels. This practice abstract gives practical guidance for farmers, advisors and breeders on how to compare populations and pure lines, set up small on-farm trials, and assess yield, weed competitiveness and grain quality. Although based on Norwegian results, the recommendations are applicable to temperate organic wheat regions across Europe and support farmers in selecting resilient varieties and adapting seeds to low-input conditions
Public funding for fish farmers converting to organic aquaculture in Germany
Get PDFAccess to funding can substantially reduce financial barriers and thus be an incentive for conversion to organic farming.
Practical recommendations
• Contact the state fisheries authority (Landesfischereibehörde) or Managing Authority for European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) for information on current funding calls.
• Develop a conversion and investment plan aligned with EU organic regulations and national program requirements. The eligibility & contacts are state-specific.
• Combine investment support with training/consultancy on the organic certification process
• Managing authority is often the state ministry/Landwirtschaftskammer/Landesamt. Contact them to find the correct measure and check whether your project fits the “investment in aquaculture” or “environmental improvement/organic conversion” lines.
• Many states operate rolling applications for certain investment measures; others use discrete funding calls with fixed deadlines. Use the linked state page to confirm the current call and the list of eligible costs
Arable farmers, what does it take to convert in Denmark?
Get PDFSufficient premiums, targeted subsidies, and payments for ecosystem services compensate the farmers and maintain a competitive farm income.
Practical recommendations
• Use knowledge and recommendations from experienced advisors or peers to optimise input and fixed costs and overall revenues
• Enhance resilience to uncontrollable production conditions by diversifying crops and varieties
• Combine high-value crops (such as grass clover seed or arable vegetables) with bulk products to balance income and risk
• Identify a yield level that minimises vulnerability to fluctuation in prices or environmental factors
• Align cultivation methods and production ambitions that match reduced input costs through resource-efficient practices and self-sufficiency where possible
• Document increases in biodiversity and nature value with the help of certified advisors, enabling payments or subsidies based on measurable ecosystem values
• Calculate the farm´s climate impact to avoid potential penalties or taxes
Long-Term Effects of Biodynamic Practices on Soil Fertility and Wheat Quality: Insights from the Frick Trial
No full textIn the Frick trial, a long-term experiment (LTE) initiated in 2002 at FiBL, Switzerland, the effects of tillage, fertilization, and biodynamic preparations on soil fertility and crop quality are investigated. A new project (2024-2027) in this LTE focuses on soil microbial functional diversity using high-throughput sequencing and metagenomics. The LTE employs a full factorial design, separating the effects of biodynamic preparations from fertilization and tillage. Previous research has shown improved soil quality in biodynamic systems, with effects on soil microbial communities and nutrient cycling. In addition to the biodynamic compost, the preparations can also have an effect on the microorganisms. Soil samples from 2024 are analyzed for organic carbon, pH, minerals, and microbial biomass and wheat samples for yield and nutrient contents, and quality with image forming methods. DNA sequencing of microbes from soil allows identification of metabolic pathways related to carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus cycles. The study aims to deepen our understanding of how biodynamic management influences long-term soil fertility and wheat quality
Proposed protocols for adjusted DUS and VCU for OVs of selected crop species in the scope of the temporary EU experiment on OV
Get PDFThe organic sector aims to uphold organic principles across the entire value chain —from the earliest stages of developing new plant varieties to the final steps of food processing. The advancement of organic plant breeding (OPB) and the increased availability of organic varieties (OVs) are crucial for strengthening and keeping pace with the growth of the organic sector. A better resilience to biotic and abiotic factors through more intra-varietal diversity is a valid breeding strategy for OPB and OVs. To support the market access of this variety category, there is a need for a coherent framework for breeding, testing and registration; aligned with the specific needs and standards of the organic sector. While the production and marketing genetically very diverse Organic Heterogeneous Material (OHM) is developing rapidly based on simplified notification in force since 2022 (EU 2018/848; EU 2021/1189), the registration based on the temporary derogation for OV is still lacking behind, despite the fact that in Europe more than 50 organic breeding initiatives have already developed at least 230 OV of 49 species.
Before legally marketed in the EU, all plant varieties must be officially registered. For registration in a National List and/or the EU Common Catalogue, an official two-years’ trial by a national Examination Office (EO) must take place to assess DUS of the variety:
Distinctness (from all other known varieties), Uniformity (in their key characteristics) and Stability (of the characteristics after repeated propagation). The intra-varietal diversity of OVs may not fully meet the level of uniformity required for official plant variety registration. For agricultural crops, an additional Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) test is required, proving the variety’s advantages e.g. in yield, quality, or resistance compared to existing varieties
Liste des aliments fourragers 2025
No full textLa liste des aliments fourragers forme la base réglementaire pour la fabrication et l’utilisation des aliments fourragers en agriculture biologique. Les aliments complexes qui correspondent à cette liste et qui ont été contrôlés peuvent être commercialisés avec le Bourgeon Intrants
Ny økologisk havre på vej med bedre resistens og større udbytte
No full textSom regel bliver økologernes foretrukne sorter fundet blandt sorter, der som udgangspunkt er udviklet til konventionelt landbrug, men den nye havresort NOS Conrad er målrettet de økologiske havreproducenter. Det er første gang i Danmark, at der er lavet et økologisk havreforædlingsprogram
The European Market for Organic Food
Get PDFAt this session, the latest data on the European market were presented (Data 2023 and 2024)
Kultivierung alternativer Eiweißquellen in rauen Lagen Österreichs am Beispiel Mühlviertel
Get PDFDiese Handlungsempfehlung von Körnerleguminosen in rauen Lagen wurde durch die ARGE Eiweißquellen im Zuge des EIP-AGRI Projekts „Kultivierung alternativer Eiweißquellen in rauen Lagen Österreichs am Beispiel Mühlviertel“ erstellt.
Da die meistkultivierte Eiweißquelle, die Sojabohne, in den rauen Lagen bislang nicht erfolgreich kultiviert werden konnte, sollen im Mühlviertel durch die Kultivierung standortgeeigneter Körnerleguminosen wie Süßlupinen, Ackerbohnen oder Erbsen alternative Eiweißkomponenten in der Region etabliert werden