Scientists have long established a critical link between biodiversity decline and human well-being. A recent study published in Science shows the link between agrichemical use, bat-die off, and...
Scientists have long established a critical link between biodiversity decline and human well-being. A recent study published in Science shows the link between agrichemical use, bat-die off, and...
On farms, chemical application changes the biophysical cues that plants use to attract pollinators, according to a recent British study. Spraying flowers with synthetic fertilizer, altered their...
A new study published in the journal Science that shows increasing agricultural diversification simultaneously benefits both environmental and social outcomes, creating multiple win-win situations...
Birds from organic farms exhibit more vitality than those who live on conventional farms, according to a recent French study. Organic birds exhibit a higher rate of active behaviors including...
Researchers have found that reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer used in pineapple production increases crop yields while maintaining soil quality and lowering greenhouse gas emissions,...
Organic farms vary in agricultural ecological practices, with small farms incorporating a higher quantity of sustainable methods than larger ones, according to a recent...
Foraging bats–bats who live in green spaces– prefer organic farms over conventional farms, according to a recent Italian study. Farm management was the greatest indicator of bat activity, and...
Misunderstandings about organic agriculture abound, and can be clearly seen in a recent misleading article published in US...
By David Montgomery and Anne Biklé
The original proponents of organic agriculture argued that healthy soils produced healthier food, a...
Biodiversity is a term used to refer to the number of species in one region or ecosystem, and for the first time,...