Get the benefits of Clean and Green: Eat Organic!

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shweta Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Soil Pollution ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Water And Soil Pollution

The choice of eating organic food has found its way in the growing trend globally as people have realized the needs of healthy self-improvement. Organic farming decreases the health implications brought about via air, water, and soil pollution.

scholarly journals Complexity of ecosystem services in agricultural fields, in particular the biodiversity

2015 ◽  
pp. 43-51
Author(s):  
Ibolya Csíder
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Soil Pollution ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Agricultural Fields ◽  
Uniform Definition ◽  
Water And Soil Pollution ◽  
Farmland Ecosystem

Since the Convention on Biological Diversity a lot of papers have been published how to measure and value biodiversity. In the last decades publications on agro-ecosystems become more frequent and play a significant role in the provision of ecosystem services. There is a uniform definition for biodiversity in general, however, in terms of agro-ecosystems and their services (including biodiversity) many weaknesses can be identified. The objective of this paper is to explore some of these problems with special regard to different definitions and terms and to the farmland ecosystem services. One solution could be to adopt a more complex system which has some ecological and environmental components (air, water and soil pollution) and also takes in to consideration the efficiency of agricultural production.

scholarly journals Innovative aspects of environmental chemistry and technology regarding air, water, and soil pollution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis A. Katsoyiannis ◽  
Gerhard Lammel ◽  
Constantini Samara ◽  
Mathias Ernst ◽  
Jannis Wenk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Pollution ◽  
Environmental Chemistry ◽  
Water And Soil Pollution

scholarly journals A Geospatial Web Application to Map Observations and Opinions in Environmental Planning

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claus Rinner ◽  
Jyothi Kumari ◽  
Sepehr Mavedati
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Environmental Planning ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
The World ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Obser Vations ◽  
Shed Light

The geospatial Web enables virtually everyone to contribute to the growing col-lection of geographically referenced information on the World-Wide Web. In this chapter, we present a Google Maps-based tool that enables Web users to contribute two types of informa-tion: annotations and their reference locations. We further differentiate annotations into obser-vations and opinions regarding specific places. The potential of this approach for integrating lo-cal knowledge into environmental planning was assessed by conducting an online map-based discussion of organic farming among expert stakeholders in the Kawarthas area in Central On-tario, Canada. The discussion contents shed light on the participants’ perceptions of the organic food market. Moreover, the experiment demonstrated how a map-based discussion forum can be useful for obtaining public input on planning and policy issues.

scholarly journals Nutritional Quality of Organically Grown Food Crops

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayalakshmi Mitnala
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Organic Cultivation ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
Organically Grown ◽  
Organic Produce

In India, with less than 42,000 ha under certified organic farming during 2003-04, the area under organic farming grew by almost 25 fold, during the next 5 years, to 1.2 million ha during 2008-09. Later, however, the area under certified organic farming has fluctuated between 0.78-1.1 million ha. Presently, about 0.7 million ha area is under certified organic cultivation and India ranks 4th in terms of largest areas of organic agricultural land (Willer and Julia, 2016). During 2014-15, India had the largest number of organic producers of about 0.65 million and accounted for 1.35 million tons of certified organic produce. India exported 135 products during 2014-15 with the total volume of 263687 MT. The organic food export realization was around 298 million USD.

scholarly journals Improving Health through Green Deal and Climate Pact (motivation for WB Region)

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Jevtic ◽  
C Belis ◽  
C Bouland
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Soil Pollution ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Carbon Neutrality ◽  
Transboundary Air Pollution ◽  
Water And Soil Pollution ◽  
The Eu

Abstract The WB Green Agenda (WB GA) aims to implement the GD principles in this region and has defined five priority areas: climate, energy, mobility; circular economy, pollution reduction, sustainable agricultural and food production, and biodiversity. Some of the WB GA goals are strongly related to health: e.g. the continent's carbon neutrality by 2050, the ambitious climate policy, the reform of energy and transport sectors. The launch of the EU CP is an important opportunity for the WB to promote action in this area. For instance, promoting energy efficiency and supporting building renovation are directly related to the quality of life and hygiene of housing. Reduction or cancellation of coal subsidies as well as the region's withdrawal from the use of coal is of great importance for reducing externalities. In the WB, citizens are concerned about their health due to air, water and soil pollution and their reduction is in the common interest. To that end, it is necessary, inter alia, to: ratify the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its protocols in each of the WB economies; to implement air quality strategies; and to strengthen air quality monitoring systems (and network accreditation). Appropriate processes are needed to reduce water and soil pollution, as well as to ensure the transformation of the agricultural sector. It is also necessary to harmonize the agricultural and food sector with EU standards for food safety, plant and animal health and environmental protection. To achieve the WB GA goals it is important to develop policy strategies based on the most up-to-date scientific studies for this region (JRC, 2020). On the basis of the analysis presented in this study we conclude that the processes associated with the GD and the CP will be of benefit for both individual and public health in the EU and in the WB.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Factors Affecting on Growth of Organic Food Perception of Consumers in a Metro City of India

2020 ◽  
pp. 228-238
Author(s):  
Pratap G. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Food Perception ◽  
Safety And Health

Purpose: Food gives us essential nutrients to lead a healthy lifestyle but lately it has been found that many food products have become hazardous due to contamination and lead to many diseases. The rampant use of pesticides and chemical-based fertilizers in agriculture has, increased the productivity but at the same time they have created an alarming situation for the environment. The demand of the hour is to therefore to encourage organic farming and offer a better choice to consumers as well as save the environment. The purpose of this paper is to explore and understand the factors affecting perception of consumers on organic food products in Indian context. Design – Methodology – Approach: The study used a structured survey of 300 respondents covering metro city (India). Exploratory research was used to know the variables from the literature that affect the perception of consumers regarding organic food. Descriptive research was used to understand the demographic profile of the organic food consumer’s. Conclusive research design was used to test the hypothesis based upon the motivating and inhibiting factor in the growth of organic food. Findings: The data collected from the survey were analyzed using percent analysis and ANOVA tests. Results indicated that the intention to purchase organic products was impacted by the consumer’s belief on the safety and health aspect of the product, trust and certification, information and availability and lifestyle and are hence drivers of growth. And certain impeding factors were identified like doubt in the professed quality of organic food, lack of awareness and price parity. Social Implications: There are enough evidences of fertile land being converted into wasteland because of use of agro- chemical-based fertilizers in farming. There are also enough incidents of polluted water (ground and surface) due to agrochemical-based farming. Heavy use of pesticides leads to adverse effect on the health of farmers also. There were many reports of farmers committing suicide because of debt due to heavy investment on pesticides and fertilizers. Organic farming is a win-win proposition for environment, farmers and consumer’s. Originality/value – The study was an effort to understand awareness and perception of organic food consumers in urban India post-agriculture revolution. The result would help the organic food producing and marketing companies to understand the factors that influence the belief of consumers when they purchase organic food and henceforth they can formulate communication strategies and marketing policy based on consumer’s expectations.

scholarly journals Sustainable agriculture through organic farming in India

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.

scholarly journals Economic evaluation of cattle management in the system of organic farming

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (No. 10) ◽  
pp. 469-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Živělová ◽  
J. Jánský ◽  
P. Novák
Keyword(s):  
Economic Evaluation ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Cattle Management ◽  
Increasing Demand

This paper introduces partial results of the research project QC 1140 aimed at the efficiency of enterprises operating in the system of organic farming, especially considering the use of grassland linked with cattle management. Economic evaluation of cattle management in the system of organic farming is compared with conventional enterprises. Economic evaluation applies to dairy cattle and beef cattle. Proposals of the measures will be formed with respect to the results of analysys, which should contribute to the support of organic enterprises and to better satisfaction of the increasing demand for organic food.

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