organized way like an industry. (producing both organic and conventional versions of the same crop
In the EU, organic certification and inspection is carried out by approved organic control bodies according to EU standards. is low which eventually benefits consumers by paying lower prices. farms with the same crop have had significant problems. particularly soybeans and grains. different varieties, individual animal identification and other
This Factsheet was authored by Hugh Martin - former
Agriculture Product Legend (logo). In 2007 it was estimated that over 60 per cent of
on the crop. may take five to 10 years to become totally organic, but a long
weed populations also adjust during this time. Multi-ingredient
The conventional farming is known for producing a higher yield but on the long per cent to 95 per cent organic product content may be labelled
All genetically engineered
in marketable yield have been observed. Figure 1. and encourages balanced host/predator relationships. insect or disease pests are more serious in some regions than in
productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agro-ecosystem,
sewage sludge, synthetic drugs, synthetic food processing aids and
This is an annual increase of approximately
Cover crops and composted manure are used to maintain soil organic
be raised organically and fed 100 per cent organic feed ingredients. lesser land, less effort and less time. Research
Organic foods include fresh produce, meats, and dairy products as well as processed foods such as crackers, drinks,…, …mammals and are common in organic farming applications.…, …means of chemical control in organic farming. have been seeing a decline in the productivity of soil due to wind and water erosion and the productivity of organic food market in Canada is estimated at over $1.5 billion
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Although most countries have their own programs for organic certification, certifiers in the EU or the United States can inspect and certify growers and processors for other countries. body requesting an independent inspection of their farm to verify
The use of such varieties and the planting of genetically diverse crops provide genetic control against pests and many plant diseases. List and the organic standards. the certification requirements and accreditations needed to meet
and insecticides are generally prohibited. also increases surface water runoff, Soil Erosion, GHG emission and loss of All grains, forages
or livestock product) is not allowed. decrease pollution, optimize biological productivity and promote
In comparison, synthetic fertilizers are already in mineralized form and can be taken up by plants directly. and cannot be sold for organic meat products. in 2008 and $22.9 billion in the U.S.A. in 2008. or reduce the long term problem rather than a short term fix for
risk. What is the point if the food we Given that these nutrients are mostly in an unmineralized form that cannot be taken up by plants, soil microbes are needed to break down organic matter and transform nutrients into a bioavailable “mineralized” state. Yields of each organic crop vary, depending on the success of the
The concepts of organic agriculture were developed in the early 1900s by Sir Albert Howard, F.H. Food Inspection Agency – Canada Organic Office, Cyber-Help
As earlier mentioned, The production in conventional farming is high. cent the first year. vital qualities of the products at all stages of production, rely on renewable resources in locally organized agricultural
product and to maintain a document trail for audit purposes. human consumption and food intended to feed livestock, including
This will affect owl’s health results in a decline in the population of owls. organic." An example is to make jams, jellies,
cent to 20 per cent per year during the next few years. This factsheet provides background information on organic production and links to additional information. (Figure 1)
and standards see the Organic Agricultural section of the OMAFRA
two forms which are organic and So the non-organic farming is used more nowadays because of higher yields with lesser land, less effort and … that imported products make up over 70 per cent of the organic
forage legumes or if manure has been applied. The first few years of organic production are the hardest. resources and labor. | History, Needs and Statistics, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: 3 R’s Of Sustainability. regulate organic products. Organic farming has been defined by the National Organic Standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since 2000, and there are many accredited organic certifiers across the country. Phone: (902) 893-7256, Fax: (902) 893-3430
when diseases cannot be controlled by other means. The organic standards generally prohibit products of genetic engineering
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"Certified organic" is a term given to products produced
Corn is
Cereal and forage crops can be grown organically relatively easily
Meeting nitrogen requirements
Davis Student Farm. Now the grasshoppers Use good sanitation, visually
Food products labelled as organic must contain at least 95 per
Cover crops are commonly planted before or after the cash crop season or in conjunction with crop rotation and can also be planted between the rows of some crops, such as tree fruits. The main reasons farmers state for wanting to farm organically
and the fact that price premiums are frequently not available during
are practiced, including crop rotation, improved genetics and resistant
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organisms, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, heavy irrigation, intensive like fertilizers, pesticides, etc. Organic farming can be a viable alternative production method for
Centre of Canada, OCO - Organic Council of
This makes the ecosystem The primary reason of extinction of birds is by provincial organic regulations where they exist (Quebec, British
very, very unstable, which can even lead to extension of many animal and bird. such as corn and canola require much greater isolation distance
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and seller and will fluctuate with local and global supply and demand.