subject:(Organic farming)

North-West University

1. Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola. Information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic farming practices among vegetable farmers in South Western Nigeria / Sijuwade Adebukola Adebayo .

Degree: 2013, North-West University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14308

► This study analyzed information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic .farming practices among vegetable farmers in South-Western Nigeria. This is based on the fact that conventional… (more)

▼ This study analyzed information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic .farming practices among vegetable farmers in South-Western Nigeria. This is based on the fact that conventional intensive agricultural systems have side-effects which compromise food production in terms of quality and safety. As a result many are now stating that conventional agriculture represents an unsuitable long-term option. Specifically, the study identified the personal characteristics of the farmers, profile organic farming practices, determined the sources of information about organic agricultural practices, evaluated the attitude of vegetable growers towards organic agriculture, and identified factors that influence farmers' adoption of organic agriculture, estimated the adoption rate for organic agricultural practices and determined the knowledge of value chain among vegetable farmers. The research design of the study is descriptive and quantitative. The population of the study was the entire population of vegetable farmers in /he South Western Nigeria. A cluster sampling technique was used to select 450 farmers covering three out of six states present in South Western Nigeria. Data for this study was generated from primary sources based on the objective of the study. A structured questionnaire consisting of seven sections comprising sections namely: personal characteristics, profile organic farming practices, altitude of vegetable growers towards organic agriculture, factors influencing farmers' adoption of organic agriculture, source of information about organic agricultural practices, intensity of adoption of organic agriculture technologies and knowledge of value chain among vegetable farmers was used to collect data. The questionnaire was face validated by panel of experts on agricultural extension. agronomist and organic agricultural research. Data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 18.0. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution and percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to describe the personal characteristics of vegetable farmers. Ranking was used to identify the prominent source of information used by the farmers. Tables were used to analyze the data and enhance the readability of the results. The statistical tools used in the analysis are probit model, ordinal regression model and linear regression model. The results showed that majority of the respondents were male between 40 and 49 years of age married and had family household sizes of 6 to 10 members. Most of the farmers possess secondary education as their highest educational qualification; they also have a working experience of 1-15 years. The results further showed that the farm size ranges between 0. 5-3.4 acres (80.4%): and most commonly used organic farming practices are tillage (80. 9%), crop rotation (80.7%). sanitation (69.8%), and inter-cropping (66.2%), and green manure (60.9%) cover crop (55.8%), and .fire (53. 6%). The results revealed the most prominent attitudinal statement as ranked…

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming

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Adebayo, S. A. (2013). Information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic farming practices among vegetable farmers in South Western Nigeria / Sijuwade Adebukola Adebayo . (Thesis). North-West University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14308

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola. “Information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic farming practices among vegetable farmers in South Western Nigeria / Sijuwade Adebukola Adebayo .” 2013. Thesis, North-West University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14308.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola. “Information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic farming practices among vegetable farmers in South Western Nigeria / Sijuwade Adebukola Adebayo .” 2013. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Adebayo SA. Information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic farming practices among vegetable farmers in South Western Nigeria / Sijuwade Adebukola Adebayo . [Internet] [Thesis]. North-West University; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14308.

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Adebayo SA. Information-seeking behaviour and adoption of organic farming practices among vegetable farmers in South Western Nigeria / Sijuwade Adebukola Adebayo . [Thesis]. North-West University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14308

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Michigan State University

2. Li, Xueshi. The making of organic agriculture in China : boundaries, standards, and controversies.

Degree: 2014, Michigan State University

URL: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2649

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Thesis Ph. D. Michigan State University. Sociology 2014.

THE MAKING OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN CHINA: BOUNDARIES, STANDARDS, AND CONTROVERSIESBy Xueshi Li The controversy over whether… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming – China; Organic farming – Social aspects – China; Organic farming; Organic farming – Social aspects; Sociology

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Li, X. (2014). The making of organic agriculture in China : boundaries, standards, and controversies. (Thesis). Michigan State University. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2649

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Li, Xueshi. “The making of organic agriculture in China : boundaries, standards, and controversies.” 2014. Thesis, Michigan State University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2649.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Li, Xueshi. “The making of organic agriculture in China : boundaries, standards, and controversies.” 2014. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

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Li X. The making of organic agriculture in China : boundaries, standards, and controversies. [Internet] [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2649.

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Li X. The making of organic agriculture in China : boundaries, standards, and controversies. [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2014. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:2649

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Oregon State University

3. Larco, Handell O. Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries.

Degree: MS, Horticulture, 2010, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/18065

► A 0.4 ha planting of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) was established in Oct. 2006 to evaluate the effects of cultivar (Duke and Liberty), planting method… (more)

▼ A 0.4 ha planting of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) was established in Oct. 2006 to evaluate the effects of cultivar (Duke and Liberty), planting method (flat versus raised beds), weed management (sawdust mulch and hand-weed control; compost plus sawdust mulch with acetic acid, flaming, and hand-weeding used as needed; and weed mat plus hand-weeding as needed), and type and rate of fertilizer (feather meal and liquid fish emulsion at 29 and 57 kg·ha⁻¹ N) on plant growth, yield, fruit quality, irrigation requirements, and weed presence. The site was certified organic in 2008. Plants grown on raised beds were larger than on flat ground. The leaf nitrogen concentration (%N) in all treatments ranged from slightly below normal to slightly above normal in Aug. 2007 and Aug. 2008, depending on fertilizer treatment and mulch. Plants receiving 57 kg of N·ha⁻¹ as fish emulsion had the highest leaf %N in both years, especially when grown with weed mat mulch, while plants fertilized with the low rate of feather meal had lower than recommended %N, especially in sawdust mulched plots. In Oct. 2007, total plant dry weight (DW) was higher in 'Liberty' than 'Duke', raised beds than flat ground, and when fertilized with fish emulsion rather than feather meal, but was not affected by weed management system. Root DW was greatest in 'Duke' and lowest in plants receiving 57 kg of N·ha⁻¹ as fish emulsion when grown with weed mat. In Oct. 2008, treatment effects on total plant DW were similar to what was observed in 2007. Root DW in 'Duke' was not affected by planting on raised beds, but was greater in plants grown with the organic mulches and fertilized with 29 kg of N·ha⁻¹ of fish emulsion. In 'Liberty', the greatest root DW was in plants with compost plus sawdust mulch and fertilized with 29 kg of N·ha⁻¹ of fish emulsion, while leaf area was greatest in plants grown on raised beds with sawdust mulch and fertilized with 57 kg of N·ha⁻¹ of fish emulsion. In 2008, yield was highest when 29 kg·ha⁻¹ N of fish was applied and when plants were grown on raised beds with weed mat in 'Duke' (0.56 kg·plant⁻¹), and with compost plus sawdust in 'Liberty' (0.57 kg·plant⁻¹). Fruit were firmer at harvest when plants were fertilized with fish rather than feather meal and when soil was mulched with sawdust compared to weed mat. Weed presence increased from 2007 to 2008. Hand-weeding was required in all treatments in both years. Weed mat plots had the fewest weeds, whereas compost plus sawdust mulched plots had the highest weed coverage. In weed mat plots, the only weeds that emerged were in the area of the planting hole. In the compost plus sawdust mulched treatment, acetic acid applied at a 20% concentration on hot days, provided acceptable control of annual weeds, but was moderately effective on perennial weeds. Flaming was somewhat effective when used on small weeds on hot days. Soil water content was lower through the growing season on raised beds than on flat ground, especially under weed mat; this system… Advisors/Committee Members: Strik, Bernadine C. (advisor), Sullivan, Dan (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: organic; Blueberries – Organic farming

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Larco, H. O. (2010). Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/18065

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Larco, Handell O. “Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/18065.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Larco, Handell O. “Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries.” 2010. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Larco HO. Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/18065.

Council of Science Editors:

Larco HO. Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/18065

Oregon State University

4. Lloyd, Deanna M. Farmer perspectives on the transition to organic agriculture: An Oregon study of farmer motivations and barriers.

Degree: MS, Crop Science, 2016, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/60003

► In the midst of double-digit growth in market demand for organic products, there is a lag in the growth of certified organic production in the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Organic; Organic farming – Oregon

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Lloyd, D. M. (2016). Farmer perspectives on the transition to organic agriculture: An Oregon study of farmer motivations and barriers. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/60003

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lloyd, Deanna M. “Farmer perspectives on the transition to organic agriculture: An Oregon study of farmer motivations and barriers.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/60003.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lloyd, Deanna M. “Farmer perspectives on the transition to organic agriculture: An Oregon study of farmer motivations and barriers.” 2016. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Lloyd DM. Farmer perspectives on the transition to organic agriculture: An Oregon study of farmer motivations and barriers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/60003.

Council of Science Editors:

Lloyd DM. Farmer perspectives on the transition to organic agriculture: An Oregon study of farmer motivations and barriers. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/60003

Technical University of Lisbon

5. Matos, Carlos Manuel Oliveira. Formulação e avaliação de substratos para a produção de plantas aromáticas envasadas em modo de produção biológica.

Degree: 2011, Technical University of Lisbon

URL: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4111

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Mestrado em Engenharia Agronómica - Instituto Superior de Agronomia

The main objective of this study was to develop a substrate for the production of aromatic… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: herbs; organic farming; substrates; phytotoxicity

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Matos, C. M. O. (2011). Formulação e avaliação de substratos para a produção de plantas aromáticas envasadas em modo de produção biológica. (Thesis). Technical University of Lisbon. Retrieved from http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4111

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Matos, Carlos Manuel Oliveira. “Formulação e avaliação de substratos para a produção de plantas aromáticas envasadas em modo de produção biológica.” 2011. Thesis, Technical University of Lisbon. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4111.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Matos, Carlos Manuel Oliveira. “Formulação e avaliação de substratos para a produção de plantas aromáticas envasadas em modo de produção biológica.” 2011. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Matos CMO. Formulação e avaliação de substratos para a produção de plantas aromáticas envasadas em modo de produção biológica. [Internet] [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4111.

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Matos CMO. Formulação e avaliação de substratos para a produção de plantas aromáticas envasadas em modo de produção biológica. [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4111

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University of Zambia

6. Sitali, Namakando Grace. Small scale farmers' awareness of organic agriculture in selected farm blocks of Chongwe district .

Degree: 2015, University of Zambia

URL: http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4383

► This study explored small scale farmers’ awareness of the use of organic agriculture for a sustainable environment in selected farm blocks of Chongwe District. The… (more)

▼ This study explored small scale farmers’ awareness of the use of organic agriculture for a sustainable environment in selected farm blocks of Chongwe District. The study was realized through the following objectives; determining the nature of farming systems in Chongwe District, ascertaining awareness of programmes in organic agriculture amongst small scale farmers and establishing participation in training activities aimed at promoting organic agriculture. The significance of the study was to advocate for sustainable forms of agriculture such as organic agriculture in achieving a sustainable environment. The study predominantly employed a qualitative research design. This was done by means of a case study approach. The methods used for data collection were semi structured interviews and questionnaires. The sample size was 65 respondents which comprised 61 small scale farmers who were sampled using snowballing procedure, 1 official of a sustainable agricultural centre and 3 extension officers were sampled purposively. The results established that despite the high levels of knowledge about organic agriculture in the area, adoption of the farming system was still low amongst small scale farmers in Chongwe District. The study further revealed that majority of the respondents were aware of the awareness programmes aimed at promoting organic agriculture in the area, though very few of the respondents had accessed training due to long distances between farm villages and the training centre. Thus training providers for organic agriculture needs to host training programmes within the villages to enable an inclusive participation amongst the farmers. This kind of farming system would help in maintaining sustainability of the environment. Additionally, the study revealed that training in organic agriculture was mainly advocated by a non-governmental organisation in the area. Therefore, the study recommended that government prioritise organic agriculture through its agricultural policies and offer financial support to institutions offering training in organic farming to enable more small scale farmers engage in organic agriculture. In stressing the need for sustainability of the environment, the study suggested the following future area of research; an assessment of the effects of conventional agriculture on small scale farmers in rural communities.

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming; Farms, Small – Zambia

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Sitali, N. G. (2015). Small scale farmers' awareness of organic agriculture in selected farm blocks of Chongwe district . (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4383

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sitali, Namakando Grace. “Small scale farmers' awareness of organic agriculture in selected farm blocks of Chongwe district .” 2015. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4383.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sitali, Namakando Grace. “Small scale farmers' awareness of organic agriculture in selected farm blocks of Chongwe district .” 2015. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Sitali NG. Small scale farmers' awareness of organic agriculture in selected farm blocks of Chongwe district . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4383.

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Sitali NG. Small scale farmers' awareness of organic agriculture in selected farm blocks of Chongwe district . [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2015. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4383

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University of Tasmania

7. Godoy, Marta E. Vergara. Perceptions from Tasmanian organic farmers about the availability of information on organic farming practices.

Degree: 2004, University of Tasmania

URL: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/19797/1/whole_GodoyMartaEVergara_thesis.pdf

► Organic farming is experiencing a steady growth and market signals indicate that this expansion will continue. Organic products are becoming common in mass markets and… (more)

▼ Organic farming is experiencing a steady growth and market signals indicate that this expansion will continue. Organic products are becoming common in mass markets and are in high demand for export to foreign markets. In order to capture a larger share of the growing niche market, the Tasmanian organic industry is confronted with the challenge of expanding its industry to encompass more producers. The response from the Tasmanian organic industry has so far been an increase of 70 percent in the total area of certified organic production within the last three years. However, members of the Tasmanian Organic sector acknowledge the existence of impediments to successful expansion. One of the major obstacles they identified was that organic farmers and those looking to convert, are challenged by a dearth of available information. This research addresses the issue of whether is there lack of information about organic practices among Tasmanian organic farmers, and whether such a lack of information is a constraint for the expansion of the organic farming sector. The aims of this research were to evaluate the information sources used and the types information required by Tasmanian organic farmers. Such an evaluation was necessary in order to direct future research initiatives and to better plan the provision of extension services. The majority of the 13 organic farmers that took part in the study had been involved with the organic industry in southern Tasmania for more than five years, which was an important criterion for ensuring the validity of the qualitative analysis using semistructured interviews. The organic farmers were a diverse group. Their main sources of information included books, trial and error and peer advice. There was consensus among the farmers about the lack of information about post-conversion production techniques. There was also a tendency among Tasmanian organic farmers for a high degree of self-reliance for the acquisition of information. However, the lack of information does not currently appear to be a major constraint on the expansion of the industry. Nevertheless, production orientated research and effective educational strategies retained importance among farmers for the successful advancement of their industry.

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming

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Godoy, M. E. V. (2004). Perceptions from Tasmanian organic farmers about the availability of information on organic farming practices. (Thesis). University of Tasmania. Retrieved from https://eprints.utas.edu.au/19797/1/whole_GodoyMartaEVergara_thesis.pdf

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Godoy, Marta E Vergara. “Perceptions from Tasmanian organic farmers about the availability of information on organic farming practices.” 2004. Thesis, University of Tasmania. Accessed April 11, 2021. https://eprints.utas.edu.au/19797/1/whole_GodoyMartaEVergara_thesis.pdf.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Godoy, Marta E Vergara. “Perceptions from Tasmanian organic farmers about the availability of information on organic farming practices.” 2004. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Godoy MEV. Perceptions from Tasmanian organic farmers about the availability of information on organic farming practices. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2004. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/19797/1/whole_GodoyMartaEVergara_thesis.pdf.

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Godoy MEV. Perceptions from Tasmanian organic farmers about the availability of information on organic farming practices. [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2004. Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/19797/1/whole_GodoyMartaEVergara_thesis.pdf

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University of Edinburgh

8. te Pas, Caroline M. Analysis of differences in productivity, profitability and soil fertility between organic and conventional cropping systems in the (sub)tropics.

Degree: 2011, University of Edinburgh

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5218

► Organic farming, which aims at increasing soil fertility by avoiding synthetic inputs and using locally available natural resources, is regarded as a sustainable alternative to… (more)

▼ Organic farming, which aims at increasing soil fertility by avoiding synthetic inputs and using locally available natural resources, is regarded as a sustainable alternative to conventional farming because it ensures higher biodiversity, restricts environmental pollution, prevents land degradation and is easy to apply for smallholder and subsistence farmers. Although widely applied and investigated in temperate regions, only little is known about organic farming in the tropics and subtropics. This research tries to fill this gap by making an analysis of the differences between organic and conventional agriculture in this region based on an extensive literature research including 88 papers (with 458 data pairs). This comparison is focussed around three main indicators: yield, gross margin and soil organic carbon (SOC); and uses ratios and different statistical models to analyse these differences. The results demonstrate that in organic systems, yields are on average 26% higher, gross margins are 39% higher and SOC is 53% higher compared to conventional systems. Organic farming achieves highest yield increases in the least developed countries, in arid regions, on coarse soils and in systems that previously had low (synthetic) inputs. The time after conversion and the development of a country are the most important determinants for the differences in organic and conventional yields. For gross margins, certification best explains the differences between organic and conventional systems. Certified farmers, mostly located in developed countries, receive significantly higher prices. Furthermore, the driest regions achieve significantly higher profits than other regions. Results for SOC are not clear-cut, but suggest highest increases in systems that used to have high inputs, in regions with 1000-1500 mm of rainfall and on clayey soils. This study demonstrates that organic farming is a viable alternative to conventional farming in the (sub)tropics and should especially be further developed in driest and poorest regions, where higher yields could lead to enhanced food security and increased prosperity. Initiating certification in these regions can help farmers to achieve higher profits. Carbon sequestration on the other hand, seems most effective outside these regions, but would need further investigation. Also the ability of organic farming to provide sufficient nutrients on longer terms and bigger scales needs further research. Advisors/Committee Members: Rees, Robert M..

Subjects/Keywords: organic farming; sustainable agriculture

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te Pas, C. M. (2011). Analysis of differences in productivity, profitability and soil fertility between organic and conventional cropping systems in the (sub)tropics. (Thesis). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5218

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

te Pas, Caroline M. “Analysis of differences in productivity, profitability and soil fertility between organic and conventional cropping systems in the (sub)tropics.” 2011. Thesis, University of Edinburgh. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5218.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

te Pas, Caroline M. “Analysis of differences in productivity, profitability and soil fertility between organic and conventional cropping systems in the (sub)tropics.” 2011. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

te Pas CM. Analysis of differences in productivity, profitability and soil fertility between organic and conventional cropping systems in the (sub)tropics. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Edinburgh; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5218.

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Council of Science Editors:

te Pas CM. Analysis of differences in productivity, profitability and soil fertility between organic and conventional cropping systems in the (sub)tropics. [Thesis]. University of Edinburgh; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5218

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Coventry University

9. Vijaya Bhaskar, A. V. Cultivation regimes and legume cover crops for organic wheat (Triticum aestivum) production.

Degree: PhD, 2014, Coventry University

URL: http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/0eee127c-9732-4d39-bb0b-74535212c726/1 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.683892

► Field trials were conducted in 2010/11, 2012 and 2013 at the Royal Agricultural University’s Soil Association certified organic Harnhill Manor Farm, Gloucestershire, UK (NGR SP… (more)

▼ Field trials were conducted in 2010/11, 2012 and 2013 at the Royal Agricultural University’s Soil Association certified organic Harnhill Manor Farm, Gloucestershire, UK (NGR SP 075 006), to investigate suitable cultivation techniques and legume cover crops for winter and spring wheat production. Cultivation treatments included conventional tillage (CT), low residue non-inversion tillage (LRNiT) and high residue non-inversion tillage (HRNiT) as main plots while undersowing white clover (WC), black medic (BM) or no undersowing (Nus) as subplots. Wheat establishment, growth, grain yield and weeds infestation were assessed to determine the feasibility of these husbandry techniques. For winter wheat in 2010/11, LRNiT seems to be an acceptable alternative for CT. However, for spring wheat in 2012 and 2013, CT seems to be more reliable management option. The performance of undersown legumes was highly weather reliant and inconsistent in the seasons studied. Plant establishment and the succeeding yield parameters were positively related to grain yield. CT had significantly higher plant establishment than LRNiT or HRNiT in each season. For winter wheat, the competition and compensation on shoot density among CT and LRNiT did potentially outweighed cultivation-induced effects on plant establishment. This condition resulted in statistically equivalent crop growth and yields with LRNiT to that of CT. In contrast, for spring wheat in 2012 and 2013, CT that had significantly higher plant establishment also resulted in better crop growth and greater grain yields than other cultivation treatments. In all seasons, HRNiT had significantly lower plant establishment and also reduced grain yields, compared with LRNiT or CT. More soil cultivation also significantly reduced total weeds than less tilled soil such as HRNiT. On the basis of weed species, significantly higher broadleaf weeds were present under CT and significantly higher grass weeds were present under HRNiT. Out of three investigated years, legume cover crops effects were clearly observed only in 2012 with spring wheat. More vigorous growth of WC showed a significantly inverse relationship with broadleaf weeds and total weeds, compared with slow growing BM. This situation, resulted in non-significant yield components or grain yield reduction, compared with non-undersown spring wheat. In this context, white clover seems to be more suitable legume cover crop than black medic.

Subjects/Keywords: 631.5; Organic farming; Grain; Legumes

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Vijaya Bhaskar, A. V. (2014). Cultivation regimes and legume cover crops for organic wheat (Triticum aestivum) production. (Doctoral Dissertation). Coventry University. Retrieved from http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/0eee127c-9732-4d39-bb0b-74535212c726/1 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.683892

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Vijaya Bhaskar, A V. “Cultivation regimes and legume cover crops for organic wheat (Triticum aestivum) production.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Coventry University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/0eee127c-9732-4d39-bb0b-74535212c726/1 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.683892.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Vijaya Bhaskar, A V. “Cultivation regimes and legume cover crops for organic wheat (Triticum aestivum) production.” 2014. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Vijaya Bhaskar AV. Cultivation regimes and legume cover crops for organic wheat (Triticum aestivum) production. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Coventry University; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/0eee127c-9732-4d39-bb0b-74535212c726/1 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.683892.

Council of Science Editors:

Vijaya Bhaskar AV. Cultivation regimes and legume cover crops for organic wheat (Triticum aestivum) production. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Coventry University; 2014. Available from: http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/0eee127c-9732-4d39-bb0b-74535212c726/1 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.683892

10. Shannikodi, Ashwini. Karnataka organic farming policy - a case study from dakshina kannada.

Degree: Social Work, 2014, INFLIBNET

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18567

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The term organic farming has now been adopted into state led development initiatives. It is seen as an alternative way of not only overcoming the… (more)

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The term organic farming has now been adopted into state led development initiatives. It is seen as an alternative way of not only overcoming the crisis in agriculture but also to make agriculture a profitable sector in the long run. The thesis focuses on one such initiative, i.e. the Karnataka Organic Farming Policy that was introduced in the state in 2004. The immediate concern of the policy was the spate of farmers suicides the state had seen over a decade, and in the long term to initiate a shift within agriculture policy and practice in the state. In 2005, the Karnataka government introduced the policy and implemented the programme across 28 districts, which known as Village Organic Farming Project - 2005. It was introduced in one village from each district in the initial phase of the project. I conducted prolonged fieldwork for over a year in the project village of Dakshina Kannada. Based on my research, I present some important observations from the field, that of different stakeholders, which include farmers, farmer organisations, local state officials, policy experts, NGOs involved in the implementation of the programme. More importantly, I was interested in understanding the policy both as a process and practice, both in the way it was implemented in the village as well as how the concept and practice of organic farming was popularised and presented among villagers. I also tried to capture the different perspectives among villagers on the concept and practice of organic farming, but particularly their views on the Karnataka state organic farming policy. This public policy is significant in many ways, as it not only marks a departure, at least on paper, from the broad framework of agricultural policy of the state, but also seeks to experiment with and promote organic farming in the villages of Karnataka. Lastly, the thesis reflects on how the Karnataka government has strategically integrated organic farming in to state policy, diluting the philosophy and practice of organic farming in the process.

Annexure p. 250-259, Glossary p. 260-261, References p. 262-274.

Advisors/Committee Members: Hebbar, Ritambhara.

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming; Public Policy; Dakshina Kannada; Karnataka State Organic Farming Policy

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Shannikodi, A. (2014). Karnataka organic farming policy - a case study from dakshina kannada. (Thesis). INFLIBNET. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18567

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Shannikodi, Ashwini. “Karnataka organic farming policy - a case study from dakshina kannada.” 2014. Thesis, INFLIBNET. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18567.

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Shannikodi, Ashwini. “Karnataka organic farming policy - a case study from dakshina kannada.” 2014. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

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Shannikodi A. Karnataka organic farming policy - a case study from dakshina kannada. [Internet] [Thesis]. INFLIBNET; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18567.

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Shannikodi A. Karnataka organic farming policy - a case study from dakshina kannada. [Thesis]. INFLIBNET; 2014. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18567

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

11. Ndlovu, Angel Silindile. The contribution of adopting organic farming practices to household food security (a case study of Dovehouse Organics).

Degree: 2017, University of KwaZulu-Natal

URL: https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/16750

► Adoption of organic farming improves production over time, suggesting that it could be possible to feed the growing world population through food produced using organic… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming.; Food security.; Households.; Adoption of organic farming practices.

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Ndlovu, A. S. (2017). The contribution of adopting organic farming practices to household food security (a case study of Dovehouse Organics). (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/16750

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Ndlovu, Angel Silindile. “The contribution of adopting organic farming practices to household food security (a case study of Dovehouse Organics).” 2017. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed April 11, 2021. https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/16750.

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Ndlovu, Angel Silindile. “The contribution of adopting organic farming practices to household food security (a case study of Dovehouse Organics).” 2017. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

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Ndlovu AS. The contribution of adopting organic farming practices to household food security (a case study of Dovehouse Organics). [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/16750.

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Ndlovu AS. The contribution of adopting organic farming practices to household food security (a case study of Dovehouse Organics). [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2017. Available from: https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/16750

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12. Skulskis, Virgilijus. Ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnių modeliavimas.

Degree: Dissertation, Marketing and Administration, 2010, ISM University of Management and Economics

URL: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20101007_170447-93771 ;

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Disertacijos tikslas yra ekologiškai ūkininkaujančiuosius suklasifikavus pagal jų skirtingus veiklos prioritetus, nustatyti veiksnių reikšmingumą ekologinio ūkininkavimo vystymui. Tai pasiekta išanalizavus sistemų teorijos, ekologinio ūkininkavimo, darnaus… (more)

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Disertacijos tikslas yra ekologiškai ūkininkaujančiuosius suklasifikavus pagal jų skirtingus veiklos prioritetus, nustatyti veiksnių reikšmingumą ekologinio ūkininkavimo vystymui. Tai pasiekta išanalizavus sistemų teorijos, ekologinio ūkininkavimo, darnaus žemės ūkio vystymosi ir kaimo plėtros, aplinkosaugos, maisto kokybės bei saugos ir motyvacijos teorijos krypčių perspektyvas, identifikavus ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnius, atlikus empirinių tyrimų modelių ir jų pritaikomumo Lietuvos kontekstui analizę. Sukurtas ir empiriniu tyrimu patikrintas ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnių vertinimo teorinis modelis leido nustatyti veiksnių reikšmingumą strateginiam ūkininkų sprendimui dėl ekologės gamybos būdo plėtotės pagal dvi veiklos prioritetų požiūriu homogeniškas ekologiškai ūkininkaujančiųjų respondentų grupes (orientuotų į pelno didinimą ir į ekologinę gyvenseną). Disertacijos rezultatai suteikia naujų žinių apie ekologinį ūkininkavimą lemiančius veiksnius, leidžia sistemiškiau nei iki šiol vertinti ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnius. Tyrimo rezultatai gali būti pagrindas ekologinio žemės ūkio (siaurąja prasme) ir žemės ūkio darnaus vystymosi (plačiąja prasme) racionalios politikos formavimui Lietuvoje ir kitose naujosiose Europos Sąjungos šalyse, o konkretiems ūkininkams, ypač besiruošiantiems priimti strateginius sprendimus dėl ekologinio ūkininkavimo, suteikia naujų žinių.

The dissertation aim is to assess the significance of the determinants of organic farming to its development when the respondents are classified by priority of their activity. This has been achieved through the analysis of trends and perspectives of the system theory, organic farming, sustainable development of agriculture, rural development, protection of the environment, food quality and safety and the motivation theory while identifying the determinants of organic farming, and through the analysis of empiric models and their applicability in the context of Lithuania. The established and empirically tested theoretical research model for the modelling the determinants of organic farming enabled to assess the significance of the determinants to the strategic farmers’ decision whether or not to undertake the practice of organic farming according to two homogenous groups of organic respondents depending on the activity priorities (profit-oriented and organic-oriented lifestyle). The dissertation provides with new knowledge about organic farming and enables to assess the factors of organic farming more systematically than before, the research results could be a basis for the rational policy-making in the development of organic agriculture (in a narrow sense) and sustainable agriculture (in a broad sense) in Lithuania and other new countries of the European Union, and provide with new knowledge the farmers, especially those who are preparing to make the strategic decisions... [to full text]

Advisors/Committee Members: Vitunskienė, Vladzė (Doctoral dissertation supervisor), Bučiūnienė, Ilona (Doctoral dissertation committee chair), Baršauskas, Petras (Doctoral dissertation committee member), Čepinskis, Jonas (Doctoral dissertation committee member), Lydeka, Zigmas (Doctoral dissertation committee member), Ramanauskienė, Jadvyga (Doctoral dissertation committee member), Čiegis, Remigijus (Doctoral dissertation opponent), Pundzienė, Asta (Doctoral dissertation opponent).

Subjects/Keywords: Ekologinis ūkininkavimas; Ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksniai; Ekologiškai ūkininkaujantysis; Organic farming; Determinants of organic farming; Organic farmer

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Skulskis, V. (2010). Ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnių modeliavimas. (Doctoral Dissertation). ISM University of Management and Economics. Retrieved from http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20101007_170447-93771 ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Skulskis, Virgilijus. “Ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnių modeliavimas.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, ISM University of Management and Economics. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20101007_170447-93771 ;.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Skulskis, Virgilijus. “Ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnių modeliavimas.” 2010. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Skulskis V. Ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnių modeliavimas. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. ISM University of Management and Economics; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20101007_170447-93771 ;.

Council of Science Editors:

Skulskis V. Ekologinio ūkininkavimo veiksnių modeliavimas. [Doctoral Dissertation]. ISM University of Management and Economics; 2010. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20101007_170447-93771 ;

Dalhousie University

13. Cabell, Rebecca. Rooting Occupation in Nature and Community: The Lived Experience of Community Based Ecological Farmers.

Degree: MS, School of Occupational Therapy, 2012, Dalhousie University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15379

► A phenomenological study was undertaken to explore the lived experience of community based farmers using ecological farming practices. These farmers support and are supported by… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Occupational Science; Occupational Therapy; Farming; Organic Farming; Occupational Justice

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Cabell, R. (2012). Rooting Occupation in Nature and Community: The Lived Experience of Community Based Ecological Farmers. (Masters Thesis). Dalhousie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15379

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cabell, Rebecca. “Rooting Occupation in Nature and Community: The Lived Experience of Community Based Ecological Farmers.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Dalhousie University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15379.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cabell, Rebecca. “Rooting Occupation in Nature and Community: The Lived Experience of Community Based Ecological Farmers.” 2012. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Cabell R. Rooting Occupation in Nature and Community: The Lived Experience of Community Based Ecological Farmers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15379.

Council of Science Editors:

Cabell R. Rooting Occupation in Nature and Community: The Lived Experience of Community Based Ecological Farmers. [Masters Thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15379

14. Mulenga, Mwenya K. Evaluation of di-ammonium phosphate(dap) as an alternative basal dressing fertilizer to compound d for maize production on four Zambian soils.

Degree: 2019, University of Zimbabwe

URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6285

► Maize is Zambia’s staple food crop, grown by farmers across the country. It is a high nutrient demanding crop that requires adequate amounts of N,… (more)

▼ Maize is Zambia’s staple food crop, grown by farmers across the country. It is a high nutrient demanding crop that requires adequate amounts of N, P K and other nutrients to obtain economic yields. The recommended basal dressing fertilizer for small scale farmers in Zambia is Compound D, (10: 20: 10) which supplies N, P and K to crops. On soils deficient in N, P, and K it is the ideal fertilizer. Studies have shown that most Zambian soils are deficient in N and P, but not so with K. It is also known that maize yields rarely increase in response to additions of K on soils with high levels of K. The rationale behind using NPK fertilizers on soils with high K can thus be questioned. Fertilizers such as Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) (18: 46:0) which only supply N and P, can be alternatives to Compound D on such soils. Greenhouse pot trials and field crop trials were conducted on four P deficient soils to assess the potential of using DAP to replace Compound D for growing maize. The soils comprised a Phaeozem, an Acrisol, and two Lixisols, from Chilanga, Rufunsa, Chongwe and Chibombo districts respectively in Agro-ecological Zone II. Pot trials were conducted in Lusaka, and field trials on-farm, in the mentioned districts. The Phaeozem and Acrisol had high levels of soil organic matter (SOM), while the Lixisols had moderate levels. Furthermore, the Phaeozem, Acrisol and one Lixosol had high levels of K, while one Lixisol had low levels of K. Pot trials were laid out in Completely Randomized Design with 7 rates of DAP of 0, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 kg/ha and 200 kg Compound D/ha in triplicate. Maize plants were grown for six weeks. The above ground biomass was harvested, dried and weighed to obtain the dry matter yield. The field trials were laid out in a Completely Randomized Block Design with 8 treatments in quadruplicate. Treatments were the same as those used in the pot trials, with the 25kg DAP/ha treatment replaced by 200 kg DAP/ ha. The maize was grown to maturity, and the grain yield obtained and recorded. Maize dry matter and grain yields from the trials were subjected to Analysis of Variance and comparison of means. The dry matter and grain yields were further used to calculate the Relative Agronomic Effectiveness (RAE) of DAP compared to 200 kg Compound D/ha. Results of the pot trials showed that DAP was as effective as Compound D in producing maize dry matter on the Phaeozem, Acrisol and the Lixisol with high levels of K. On Lixisols with low K, DAP was less effective than Compound D in producing maize dry matter. Results of field crop trials, showed that 100 kg DAP/ha was as effective as 200 kg Compound D/ha on all four soils in producing maize grain yield. The effectiveness of DAP was greater on soils with high K and SOM than on soils with moderate to low SOM. Results of this study have demonstrated that DAP at 100 kg/ha can substitute 200 kg Compound D/ha as a basal dressing fertilizer for producing maize on soils with low P and moderate to high amounts of K and SOM in Zambia. Key words: Maize, Compound…

Subjects/Keywords: soil organic matter – Maize; Farming – Smale scale; Farming – Small scale – Fertilizers

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Mulenga, M. K. (2019). Evaluation of di-ammonium phosphate(dap) as an alternative basal dressing fertilizer to compound d for maize production on four Zambian soils. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6285

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mulenga, Mwenya K. “Evaluation of di-ammonium phosphate(dap) as an alternative basal dressing fertilizer to compound d for maize production on four Zambian soils.” 2019. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6285.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mulenga, Mwenya K. “Evaluation of di-ammonium phosphate(dap) as an alternative basal dressing fertilizer to compound d for maize production on four Zambian soils.” 2019. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Mulenga MK. Evaluation of di-ammonium phosphate(dap) as an alternative basal dressing fertilizer to compound d for maize production on four Zambian soils. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6285.

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Council of Science Editors:

Mulenga MK. Evaluation of di-ammonium phosphate(dap) as an alternative basal dressing fertilizer to compound d for maize production on four Zambian soils. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2019. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6285

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University of Zambia

15. Muleya, Mukonde Patrick. Performance of rape (Brassica napus) Grown under organic farming compared to conventional practices .

Degree: 2012, University of Zambia

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/992

► This study was carried out during the 2008/09 season under irrigated conditions. It was conducted at the University of Zambia (UNZA), School of Agricultural Sciences… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming – Brassica napus-Zambia; Brassica napus

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Muleya, M. P. (2012). Performance of rape (Brassica napus) Grown under organic farming compared to conventional practices . (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/992

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Muleya, Mukonde Patrick. “Performance of rape (Brassica napus) Grown under organic farming compared to conventional practices .” 2012. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/992.

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Muleya, Mukonde Patrick. “Performance of rape (Brassica napus) Grown under organic farming compared to conventional practices .” 2012. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

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Muleya MP. Performance of rape (Brassica napus) Grown under organic farming compared to conventional practices . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/992.

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Council of Science Editors:

Muleya MP. Performance of rape (Brassica napus) Grown under organic farming compared to conventional practices . [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/992

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16. Margasagayam N. A study of organic farming in Tamil Nadu;.

Degree: Organic farming, 2014, INFLIBNET

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18318

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Advisors/Committee Members: Selvin Jebaraj Norman T.

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming; Floriculture

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N, M. (2014). A study of organic farming in Tamil Nadu;. (Thesis). INFLIBNET. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18318

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N, Margasagayam. “A study of organic farming in Tamil Nadu;.” 2014. Thesis, INFLIBNET. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18318.

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N, Margasagayam. “A study of organic farming in Tamil Nadu;.” 2014. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

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N M. A study of organic farming in Tamil Nadu;. [Internet] [Thesis]. INFLIBNET; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18318.

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N M. A study of organic farming in Tamil Nadu;. [Thesis]. INFLIBNET; 2014. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/18318

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University of Nairobi

17. Volenzo, TE. Social economic factors influencing organic farming by smallholders:(the case of vihiga District, Kenya .

Degree: 2006, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20954

► The study was motivated by the need to ascertain whether organic farming is suitable and relevant as alternative means to improved small-holder livelihood with a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming; Kenya

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Volenzo, T. (2006). Social economic factors influencing organic farming by smallholders:(the case of vihiga District, Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20954

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Volenzo, TE. “Social economic factors influencing organic farming by smallholders:(the case of vihiga District, Kenya .” 2006. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20954.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Volenzo, TE. “Social economic factors influencing organic farming by smallholders:(the case of vihiga District, Kenya .” 2006. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Volenzo T. Social economic factors influencing organic farming by smallholders:(the case of vihiga District, Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2006. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20954.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Volenzo T. Social economic factors influencing organic farming by smallholders:(the case of vihiga District, Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2006. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20954

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Southern California

18. Cerro, Candice A. A critical look at organic farming and positioning of organic products in the American market.

Degree: MA, Strategic Public Relations, 2013, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/127656/rec/161

► A Critical Look at Organic Farming and Positioning of Organic Products in the American Market explores research, policy and the history of organic farming to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: organic; farming; public Relations; marketing; labeling

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Cerro, C. A. (2013). A critical look at organic farming and positioning of organic products in the American market. (Masters Thesis). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/127656/rec/161

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cerro, Candice A. “A critical look at organic farming and positioning of organic products in the American market.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Southern California. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/127656/rec/161.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cerro, Candice A. “A critical look at organic farming and positioning of organic products in the American market.” 2013. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Cerro CA. A critical look at organic farming and positioning of organic products in the American market. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Southern California; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/127656/rec/161.

Council of Science Editors:

Cerro CA. A critical look at organic farming and positioning of organic products in the American market. [Masters Thesis]. University of Southern California; 2013. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/127656/rec/161

Michigan State University

19. Naemi, Ali. Perception of organic farming in Michigan.

Degree: MS, Department of Agriculture and Extension Education, 1996, Michigan State University

URL: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:26089

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming – Michigan

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APA (6^th Edition):

Naemi, A. (1996). Perception of organic farming in Michigan. (Masters Thesis). Michigan State University. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:26089

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Naemi, Ali. “Perception of organic farming in Michigan.” 1996. Masters Thesis, Michigan State University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:26089.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Naemi, Ali. “Perception of organic farming in Michigan.” 1996. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Naemi A. Perception of organic farming in Michigan. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Michigan State University; 1996. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:26089.

Council of Science Editors:

Naemi A. Perception of organic farming in Michigan. [Masters Thesis]. Michigan State University; 1996. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:26089

Montana State University

20. Boldbaatar, Munkhnasan. The effect of organic certification on farmland value.

Degree: MS, College of Agriculture, 2017, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/13467

► This research considers the relationship between organic certification and farmland values. We employ the ARMS survey data from 2003 to 2011. We construct three models… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Farms; Valuation; Organic farming; Land use; Planning

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APA (6^th Edition):

Boldbaatar, M. (2017). The effect of organic certification on farmland value. (Masters Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/13467

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Boldbaatar, Munkhnasan. “The effect of organic certification on farmland value.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed April 11, 2021. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/13467.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Boldbaatar, Munkhnasan. “The effect of organic certification on farmland value.” 2017. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Boldbaatar M. The effect of organic certification on farmland value. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Montana State University; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/13467.

Council of Science Editors:

Boldbaatar M. The effect of organic certification on farmland value. [Masters Thesis]. Montana State University; 2017. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/13467

Montana State University

21. Adhikari, Subodh. Impacts of dryland farming systems on biodiversity, plant-insect interactions, and ecosystem services.

Degree: PhD, College of Agriculture, 2018, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/15496

► Farming system impacts the structure and functioning of associated biodiversity and plant-insect interactions. However, the extent of these impacts is largely unknown in drylands of… (more)

▼ Farming system impacts the structure and functioning of associated biodiversity and plant-insect interactions. However, the extent of these impacts is largely unknown in drylands of the Northern Great Plains, an important region for cereal, pulse, oilseed, and forage production. Using three complementary studies, I compared the impacts of conventional and organic systems on associated biodiversity (weeds, bees, insect pests, and parasitoids), bee-flower networks, and bumblebee colony success. First, I assessed stem cuts by and parasitism on Cephus cinctus (wheat stem sawfly) in spring and winter wheat cultivars grown in conventional and organic fields. I found that organic fields had less C. cinctus infestation and more braconid parasitoids of C. cinctus, indicating an increased pest regulation in organic system. I compared C. cinctus preference and survival on Kamut with Gunnison and Reeder wheat cultivars and found the lowest C. cinctus oviposition and survival in Kamut, suggesting that Kamut is a potential genetic source for this pest. Second, I assessed the impacts of conventional and organic systems on forb and bee communities. I found greater forb diversity and more connected bee-flower networks in organic fields, but bee communities did not differ between systems. Comprising only 12% of the landscape, natural habitat did not affect small-bodied bees in either system but had a positive effect on large-bodied bees at the scale of 2000 m radius. These results indicate that an increased forb diversity and bee-flower interaction in organic fields is not enough to offset the negative effects of landscape homogeneity on bees. Third, I compared Bombus impatiens colony success, worker condition, and colony-collected pollen between farming systems. I found greater growth rate, brood cells, and pollen species richness in B. impatiens colonies as well as lower wing wear and greater body lipid mass in workers from organic fields, than in conventional fields. The greater colony success and better worker conditions could be a proxy for better ecosystem services provided by organic fields. Overall, my studies show that organic farming supports greater associated biodiversity, more complex bee-flower networks, and better biodiversity-based ecosystem services in the Northern Great Plains. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Fabian D. Menalled, Laura Burkle (co-chair) (advisor), Adhikari, Subodh|0000-0002-4920-6814 (orcid).

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming; Forbs; Bees; Cephus cinctus; Parasites

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Adhikari, S. (2018). Impacts of dryland farming systems on biodiversity, plant-insect interactions, and ecosystem services. (Doctoral Dissertation). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/15496

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adhikari, Subodh. “Impacts of dryland farming systems on biodiversity, plant-insect interactions, and ecosystem services.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Montana State University. Accessed April 11, 2021. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/15496.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adhikari, Subodh. “Impacts of dryland farming systems on biodiversity, plant-insect interactions, and ecosystem services.” 2018. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Adhikari S. Impacts of dryland farming systems on biodiversity, plant-insect interactions, and ecosystem services. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Montana State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/15496.

Council of Science Editors:

Adhikari S. Impacts of dryland farming systems on biodiversity, plant-insect interactions, and ecosystem services. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Montana State University; 2018. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/15496

NSYSU

22. Chang, Chih-huang. An Exploration of the Factors Affecting the Transformation of Conventional Agriculture.

Degree: Master, Public Affairs Management, 2014, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0805114-172829

► This paper starts with the relationship between Green Revolution and the development of food economy. Based on this point, it elucidates the land and environmental… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Organic farming; Green revolution; Land ethics; Organic agriculture; Conventional agriculture

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Chang, C. (2014). An Exploration of the Factors Affecting the Transformation of Conventional Agriculture. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0805114-172829

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chang, Chih-huang. “An Exploration of the Factors Affecting the Transformation of Conventional Agriculture.” 2014. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0805114-172829.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chang, Chih-huang. “An Exploration of the Factors Affecting the Transformation of Conventional Agriculture.” 2014. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Chang C. An Exploration of the Factors Affecting the Transformation of Conventional Agriculture. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0805114-172829.

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Chang C. An Exploration of the Factors Affecting the Transformation of Conventional Agriculture. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2014. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0805114-172829

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Lithuanian University of Agriculture

23. Svotienė, Laura. Organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumui.

Degree: Master, Ecology and Environmental Studies, 2010, Lithuanian University of Agriculture

URL: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_112848-70514 ;

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Magistro darbe tiriama organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškai auginamų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumu. Darbo objektas – sertifikuotos ekologiškos organinės azoto trąšos Biofero, Ragų drožlės ir Provita,… (more)

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Magistro darbe tiriama organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškai auginamų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumu. Darbo objektas – sertifikuotos ekologiškos organinės azoto trąšos Biofero, Ragų drožlės ir Provita, ekologiškas žieminių kviečių pasėlis (kviečiai ir piktžolės). Darbo metodas – eksperimentinis ekologiškų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumo ir piktžolių rūšinei sudėties tyrimas naudojant organines azoto trąšas. Darbo rezultatai. LŽŪU ekologinės gamybos ūkyje atlikus organinių azoto trąšų įtakos ekologiškai auginamų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumui tyrimus nustatyta, kad patręšus ekologiškai auginamus žieminius kviečius ‘Tauras’ ir ‘Širvinta 1’ Biofero trąšomis N30-50 norma esminiai sumažėjo piktžolių skaičius kviečių pasėlyje, palyginti su netręštais kviečiais ir tręšimu Biofero trąšų norma N70. Tręšiant N30-50 normomis esminiai sumažėjo piktžolių masė ‘Širvinta 1’ kviečių pasėlyje, palyginti su netręštais kviečiais ir tręšimu N70, o veislės ‘Tauras’ pasėlyje piktžolių masė esminiai sumažėjo tik lyginant su netręštais žieminiais kviečiais. Žieminius kviečius patręšus Ragų drožlių trąšų norma N28-42 piktžolių masė esminiai padidėjo, o piktžolių skaičius esminiai padidėjo tik tręšiant N42. Kviečius patręšus Provita trąšomis norma N50 piktžolių masė pasėlyje esminiai padidėjo, palyginti su netręštais kviečiai ir tręšimu N30 norma. Taip pat piktžolių skaičius esminiai sumažėjo tik lyginant su tręšimu N30. Atlikus piktžolių rūšinės sudėties apskaitą nustatyta, kad Ragų drožlių bandymų... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

The influence of organic nitrogen fertilizers on weedness of organic winter wheat was investigated in the work of master science. Object of the work – organic nitrogen fertilizers Biofer, Provita, horn shaves, organic winter wheat crop and weeds. Method of the work – eksperimental research of the influence of organic nitrogen fertilizers on weedness and composition of species. The results of the work. Investigation was carried out at LUA farm of organic production to establish the impact of organic nitrogen fertilizers on weediness of winter wheat. Substantial reduction of weed number was found in organically cultivated winter wheat ‘Tauras’ and ‘Širvinta 1’ fertilized with Biofer fertilizer at the rate N30-50 when compared to non fertilized or fertilized with N70 rate. At the rate of N30-50 in ‘Širvinta 1’ winter crop weed mass was reduced essentially compared to non fertilized or fertilized with N70 rate, while in ‘Tauras’ crop – only compared to non-fertilized wheat crop. When winter wheat was fertilized with horn shaves at the rate N28-42 weed mass increased essentially, while weed number increased only at the rate of N42. Weed mass increased substantially in the wheat crop treated with Provita fertilizer at the rate of N50 compared to non fertilized or fertilized with the rate of N30 and weed number reduced substantially only compared to N30 fertilization. After the records of weed species number in the plot with horn shaves there were found 28 species, in Biofer and... [to full text]

Advisors/Committee Members: Pekarskas, Juozas (Master’s thesis supervisor), Daugėlienė, Nijolė (Master’s thesis reviewer), Gavenauskas, Algirdas (Master’s thesis reviewer).

Subjects/Keywords: Ekologinis ūkininkavimas; Organinės trąšos; Piktžolės; Organic farming; Organic fertilizers; Weeds

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APA (6^th Edition):

Svotienė, Laura. (2010). Organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumui. (Masters Thesis). Lithuanian University of Agriculture. Retrieved from http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_112848-70514 ;

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Svotienė, Laura. “Organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumui.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Lithuanian University of Agriculture. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_112848-70514 ;.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Svotienė, Laura. “Organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumui.” 2010. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

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Vancouver:

Svotienė, Laura. Organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumui. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Lithuanian University of Agriculture; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_112848-70514 ;.

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Council of Science Editors:

Svotienė, Laura. Organinių azoto trąšų įtaka ekologiškų žieminių kviečių piktžolėtumui. [Masters Thesis]. Lithuanian University of Agriculture; 2010. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_112848-70514 ;

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Michigan State University

24. Lowry, Carolyn Jane. Adapting reduced tillage systems for organic production : utilizing strip-tillage and alternative cover crop spatial arrangements to address farmers' perceived barriers to adoption.

Degree: 2015, Michigan State University

URL: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:3594

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Thesis Ph. D. Michigan State University. Horticulture 2015.

Reduced tillage (RT) practices provide a number of ecological and agronomic benefits, but may also result in… (more)

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Thesis Ph. D. Michigan State University. Horticulture 2015.

Reduced tillage (RT) practices provide a number of ecological and agronomic benefits, but may also result in reduced inorganic nitrogen (N) availability and greater weed competition. These challenges are especially difficult on organic farms, where fertilizer and herbicide options are limited. My dissertation aims to adapt RT systems for organic production by addressing critical barriers to adoption: N deficiency and weeds. First, I conducted a survey to determine Michigan organic farmers’ current tillage practices and attitudes towards RT. Second, I evaluated the effect that one form of reduced tillage, strip-tillage (ST), has on N dynamics within an organic system. Finally, I evaluated how varying cover crop spatial arrangements within ST might mediate RT challenges; specifically how strip-intercropping of cereal rye and hairy vetch affects cover crop biomass and N, soil and sweet corn N, and weeds. Our survey documented a wide range of current tillage frequencies associated with production of specific organic crops. Despite an overall high level of awareness of the benefits of RT, interest in adoption of specific RT practices among organic farmers was fairly low. Among RT options, vegetable farmers were most interested in permanent beds and strip-tillage and field crop producers in rotational tillage, followed by strip-tillage. The greatest perceived barriers to RT adoption were weeds, residue management, crop establishment, impact on yields and obtaining RT equipment. Strip-tillage (ST) confines soil disturbance and incorporation of organic residues to a narrow strip directly within the crop row. We conducted field studies in southwest Michigan from 2011 to 2014 to examine the effects of tillage (ST vs full-width tillage [FWT]), on soil N and weeds under various levels of cover cropping and weed management. Compared to FWT, ST had lower inorganic N availability both within and between crop rows. Additionally, ST increased the concentration of N within the soil leachate and the potential for N to be lost through denitrification. Despite lower soil N, ST only negatively impacted sweet corn biomass and N uptake in 1 out of 3 years and increased yields in 1 out of 3 years. ST had varying effects on weed emergence and biomass, which was largely dependent on cover crop biomass. In 2012, rye-vetch biomass was between 7.0 and 8.0 Mg ha-1, and reduced weed emergence and biomass within ST, resulting in greater sweet corn yield under low weed management. However, in 2013 rye-vetch biomass was approximately 35% lower, weed biomass higher, and yields reduced in ST compared to FWT. To address the challenges of residue management and N deficiency within organic RT, we compared standard full-width mixtures of rye and vetch cover crops, to a novel “strip-intercropping” arrangement in which rye was planted only between future crop rows, and vetch planted only in-line with future crop rows. Strip-intercropping resulted in a lower C:N ratio of residue and higher N…

Advisors/Committee Members: Brainard, Daniel C, Robertson, Phil, Kravchenko, Sasha, Ngouajio, Mathieu, Kerr, John.

Subjects/Keywords: Tillage – Michigan; Cover crops – Michigan; Organic farmers – Michigan – Attitudes; Organic farming – Michigan; Cover crops; Organic farming; Tillage; Horticulture; Agriculture; Agronomy

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Lowry, C. J. (2015). Adapting reduced tillage systems for organic production : utilizing strip-tillage and alternative cover crop spatial arrangements to address farmers' perceived barriers to adoption. (Thesis). Michigan State University. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:3594

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lowry, Carolyn Jane. “Adapting reduced tillage systems for organic production : utilizing strip-tillage and alternative cover crop spatial arrangements to address farmers' perceived barriers to adoption.” 2015. Thesis, Michigan State University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:3594.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lowry, Carolyn Jane. “Adapting reduced tillage systems for organic production : utilizing strip-tillage and alternative cover crop spatial arrangements to address farmers' perceived barriers to adoption.” 2015. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Lowry CJ. Adapting reduced tillage systems for organic production : utilizing strip-tillage and alternative cover crop spatial arrangements to address farmers' perceived barriers to adoption. [Internet] [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:3594.

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Council of Science Editors:

Lowry CJ. Adapting reduced tillage systems for organic production : utilizing strip-tillage and alternative cover crop spatial arrangements to address farmers' perceived barriers to adoption. [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2015. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:3594

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Lithuanian University of Agriculture

25. Januška, Mindaugas. Ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose.

Degree: Master, Ecology and Environmental Studies, 2010, Lithuanian University of Agriculture

URL: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_114328-70106 ;

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Magistro darbe tiriama ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės upės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose. Darbo tikslas: Įvertinti įprastinės ir ekologinės gamybos… (more)

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Magistro darbe tiriama ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės upės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose. Darbo tikslas: Įvertinti įprastinės ir ekologinės gamybos ūkių skaičiaus kitimo tendencijas Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijose. Darbo objektas: Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų ekologinės ir įprastinės gamybos ūkiai. Darbo metodai: Mokslinės literatūros analizė, dokumentų analizės metodas, duomenų grupavimas, statistiniai metodai, grafinis vaizdavimas. Darbo rezultatai: Tyrimų rezultatai parodė, kad įprastinės ir ekologinės gamybos ūkių skaičius Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijose per 2008 metus mažėjo: įprastinės 9,6 procento, ekologinės 14,2 proc. Mažėjimo priežastis - ūkininkaujančių amžiaus didėjimas, nuosavybės į žemę perleidimas kitiems asmenims, pasitraukimas iš prekinės žemės ūkio gamybos. Pagal ES Nitratų direktyva gyvulių skaičius 1 ha turi būti nedidesnis negu 1,7 SG. Išnagrinėjus laikomų gyvulių skaičių nagrinėtose seniūnijose 1 ha vidutiniškai tenka 0,35 - 0,49 sąlyginio gyvulio (SG). Lyginant 2008 metų ir 2007 metų duomenis, sąlyginių gyvulių skaičius tenkantis 1 ha Igliaukos ir Krosnos seniūnijose turi tendenciją mažėti. Igliaukos, Krosnos ir Simno seniūnijos ūkiuose pasėlių struktūroje daugėja javų, o daugiamečių žolių mažėja. Ši tendencija kelia rūpestį dėl galimos agrarinės apkrovos didėjimo Dovinės upės baseine.

Master thesis analyzed ecological and traditional farming development in the Dovines basin Simno, Krosnos and Igliaukos agrarian regions. Aim of the work: to evaluate tendencies of quantity changes in traditional and ecological production farms in Simnas, Krosna and Igliauka regions. Object of the work: ecological and usual farming in Simnas, Krosna and Igliauka districts. Methods: Scientific literature content analysis and synthesis, logical abstracts, sample survey, data grouping, method of statistical analysis, graphic presentation. Results: Research results revealed that number of traditional and ecological production farms in Simno, Krosnos and Igliaukos regions decreased during 2008. Traditional farms decreased 9,6 percent, ecological farms 14, 4 percent. Reduce reasons -farmers' aging, surrender of property to other persons and recession from merchant agriculture production. According to EU Nitrates Directive, the amount of livestock in 1 hectare can not be higher than 1,7 of conditional animal. After evaluation of livestock amount in Simno, Krosnos and Igliaukos regions, it was perceived that in 1 hectare are approximately 0, 35 - 0, 49 of conditional animal. While comparing 2007 and 2008 data, the amount of conditional animals in 1 ha had the tendency to decrease. The amount of corns is growing in crops structure in Simno, Krosnos and Igliaukos regions. Although the quantity of perennial herbs decreasing. This tendency is posing an issue about possible increase of... [to full text]

Advisors/Committee Members: Žekonienė, Vanda (Master’s thesis supervisor), Daugėlienė, Nijolė (Master’s thesis reviewer), Sabienė, Nomeda (Master’s thesis reviewer).

Subjects/Keywords: Ekologinė žemdirbystė; Tausojamoji žemdirbystė; Ekologiškai jautri teritorija; Organic farming; Preserved farming; Ecologically sensitive domain

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Januška, Mindaugas. (2010). Ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose. (Masters Thesis). Lithuanian University of Agriculture. Retrieved from http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_114328-70106 ;

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Januška, Mindaugas. “Ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Lithuanian University of Agriculture. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_114328-70106 ;.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Januška, Mindaugas. “Ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose.” 2010. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

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Januška, Mindaugas. Ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Lithuanian University of Agriculture; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_114328-70106 ;.

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Januška, Mindaugas. Ekologinės ir įprastinės žemdirbystės plėtra Dovinės baseino Simno, Krosnos ir Igliaukos seniūnijų agrarinėse teritorijose. [Masters Thesis]. Lithuanian University of Agriculture; 2010. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100621_114328-70106 ;

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University of Exeter

26. Deeks, Katherine Suzanne. An investigation into farming practice and the maintenance or improvement of soil organic carbon levels.

Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Exeter

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10871/17634

► Due to growing global concern regarding climate change and CO2 emissions, the use of soil as a potential carbon (C) sink has become increasingly recognised… (more)

▼ Due to growing global concern regarding climate change and CO2 emissions, the use of soil as a potential carbon (C) sink has become increasingly recognised as a potential mitigation measure. Global agricultural soil has the estimated capacity for sequestering C at around 20 to 30 Pg (Peta grams) of C over the next 50 to 100 years if correct land management practises are applied. The benefits on improving soil C levels are not limited to reduced CO2 emissions and climate change mitigation however. It is widely accepted that improved organic C levels provide an array of positive benefits, including enhanced soil fertility, soil structure and water holding capacity and generally improve soil biodiversity and associated ecosystem services. Therefore, the pursuit of increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) levels in agricultural soil could create a win-win-win scenario. To improve SOC levels in agriculture, there are two key components that need to be fully effective. The first being the scientific understanding of SOC and its responses to different farming practices and systems. Secondly, the policy and advisory environment needs to be effective and conducive, promoting those practices and systems which are proven to increase SOC levels. This research therefore, explores these two components by conducting a series of investigations into current on-farm practices for managing SOC, the current policy and legislation structure, the quality and extent of farm-facing SOC related advice, and the scope for improving SOC levels through farm management practices and agri-environmental policy. A critical review and synopsis of global, European and national policy and advice was conducted to identify those policies that encourage the improvement of SOC and to highlight those areas where SOC does not currently feature as a management issue. Whilst soil and SOC do not feature heavily at the European or national level, there are a number of mechanisms which have the potential to improve SOC levels through their ability to reach a large audience of farmers and via the promotion of suitable management practices. The review of current policy was supplemented by interviews with those responsible for providing advice to farmers and farmers themselves. The interviewed farmers and advisors were relatively engaged with the subject of SOC although the results demonstrated that there was scope to improve current levels of understanding and practice. The currently policy environment at the national level, was not, in general, creating changes in management practices with those interviewed, so any potential enhancement of SOC that the policy mechanisms had the ability to create, were being missed. A review of the scientific literature regarding SOC and data gathered from subsequent soil sampling under a range of farming practices has allowed for the exploration of the potential and realisation to increase SOC levels through various management approaches. Practices which promote an increased use of organic matter amendments, reduced tillage systems…

Subjects/Keywords: 550; Soil Organic Carbon; Agricultural Policy; Farming Practice; Farm Management; Farming Advice; Interdisciplinary Research

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Deeks, K. S. (2014). An investigation into farming practice and the maintenance or improvement of soil organic carbon levels. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Exeter. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10871/17634

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Deeks, Katherine Suzanne. “An investigation into farming practice and the maintenance or improvement of soil organic carbon levels.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Exeter. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10871/17634.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Deeks, Katherine Suzanne. “An investigation into farming practice and the maintenance or improvement of soil organic carbon levels.” 2014. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Deeks KS. An investigation into farming practice and the maintenance or improvement of soil organic carbon levels. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Exeter; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10871/17634.

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Deeks KS. An investigation into farming practice and the maintenance or improvement of soil organic carbon levels. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Exeter; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10871/17634

University of Toronto

27. Bhattarai, Anil. Seeing Like a Farmer: Socioecological Complexity of Constructing and Maintaining Ecologically Integrated Smallholder Family Farms.

Degree: PhD, 2019, University of Toronto

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/97328

► This dissertation investigates the political-ecological conditions that led to the emergence and spread of ecological farming practices in Nepal’s Chitwan Valley. It takes a conjunctural… (more)

▼ This dissertation investigates the political-ecological conditions that led to the emergence and spread of ecological farming practices in Nepal’s Chitwan Valley. It takes a conjunctural approach to examine the spread of different ecological practices in different periods and the roles played by households, government institutions and others in this process of change. The dissertation draws upon data generated through an interdisciplinary qualitative research which utilized mixed-methods including a year-long ethnographic field research in Nepal, primary and secondary literature review, personal experiences, observation, and formal and informal interviews. This dissertation shows that the adoption of ecological farming practices resulted from different conjunctural changes within the farming households and beyond. The major factors within the households that pushed for the adoption of ecological practices were: the reduced availability of household labour as children spent increasing amount of time in schools and adults engaged in off-farm activities, the decline of formal and informal access to common pool resources such as grazing lands and forests, and the perceived and/or real biophysical shifts such as intractable pest damage of crops, beneficial effects of multi-cropping, and degradation of soil by the use of chemical fertilizers. These changes were also possible because of changes beyond the households: specific policies and programs adopted by national government agencies, international development agencies, and, after 1990s, non-governmental organizations. These policies included direct support such as through cash subsidies (for biogas) and free distribution of saplings, educational and training programs on ecological management of farms, and formal and informal exchanges of ideas and experiences of ecological practices among farmers. This dissertation also shows that Increased commodification of other aspects of households, such as the education of children, construction of modern homes, and health care, has created challenges for ecological farming. Differentiated capacity for diversification of resource generation such as through migration and off-farm income shapes the possibility for the maintenance of the ecological farms. This dissertationI has developed the rubric of ‘seeing like a farmer’ as a conceptual tool to critically assess and examine this phenomenon. This framework integrates 'society' and 'nature,' and expands the focus beyond 'agricultural sector'. Advisors/Committee Members: Rankin, Katharine N, Hunter, Mark, Geography.

Subjects/Keywords: Agrarian Change; Agrarian Studies; Ecological Farming; Nepal; Organic Farming; South Asia; 0366

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Bhattarai, A. (2019). Seeing Like a Farmer: Socioecological Complexity of Constructing and Maintaining Ecologically Integrated Smallholder Family Farms. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Toronto. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1807/97328

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bhattarai, Anil. “Seeing Like a Farmer: Socioecological Complexity of Constructing and Maintaining Ecologically Integrated Smallholder Family Farms.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Toronto. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/97328.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bhattarai, Anil. “Seeing Like a Farmer: Socioecological Complexity of Constructing and Maintaining Ecologically Integrated Smallholder Family Farms.” 2019. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Bhattarai A. Seeing Like a Farmer: Socioecological Complexity of Constructing and Maintaining Ecologically Integrated Smallholder Family Farms. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Toronto; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/97328.

Council of Science Editors:

Bhattarai A. Seeing Like a Farmer: Socioecological Complexity of Constructing and Maintaining Ecologically Integrated Smallholder Family Farms. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Toronto; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/97328

University of Pretoria

28. Namome, Catherine. An economic analysis of certified organic smallholders in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Degree: Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, 2013, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40356

► To date, research on organic farming and certification has focused on the production and trade possibilities of the industry. Farmers‟ opinions are underrepresented and this… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Farmers; Organic farming; Smallholders; Farming in the Limpopo Province of South Africa; UCTD

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Namome, C. (2013). An economic analysis of certified organic smallholders in Limpopo Province, South Africa. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40356

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Namome, Catherine. “An economic analysis of certified organic smallholders in Limpopo Province, South Africa.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40356.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Namome, Catherine. “An economic analysis of certified organic smallholders in Limpopo Province, South Africa.” 2013. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Namome C. An economic analysis of certified organic smallholders in Limpopo Province, South Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40356.

Council of Science Editors:

Namome C. An economic analysis of certified organic smallholders in Limpopo Province, South Africa. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40356

Massey University

29. Schweikart Vial, Carolina. Exploring the conversion process in organic dairy farms : the case of organic dairy farmers in New Zealand.

Degree: Master of Applied Science, Natural Resource Management, 2005, Massey University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/8496

► This research explores how organic dairy farmers manage the process of conversion. In particular, it identifies the main problems that dairy farmers face during conversion… (more)

▼ This research explores how organic dairy farmers manage the process of conversion. In particular, it identifies the main problems that dairy farmers face during conversion and the strategies that they employ to overcome them. Further, this research examines farmers' perceptions of the implications of conversion for the social, environmental, and financial performance of the farm. An initial mail survey was sent to 65 certified and uncertified organic dairy farmers to provide a general picture of the impacts of conversion at the farm level and to generate an initial description of organic dairy systems in New Zealand. Secondly, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight respondents of the survey in order to investigate in more depth their experiences with conversion and capture their practical knowledge of the conversion process. Interviewees were selected based on a range of criteria (e.g., diversity of location, stage in the conversion process, and farming system characteristics), with the intention of increasing the applicability of the findings. Results suggest that organic dairy farmers conceive of conversion as a learning process, in which by capturing information and then by building experience, farmers are able to utilize external information sources for the development of personal skills and effective management practices that aim at preventing potential problems. In particular, observation of the cows' appearance and behaviour, together with providing a favourable environment for the animals appears fundamental in preventing animal health problems. Analyses of the survey indicated that sourcing organic inputs is the only significantly important problem for organic dairy farmers. However, mastitis, feed shortfalls and weed control are also concerns expressed in the interviews. Common recommendations for managing conversion include applying organic fertilisers in advance, having extra supplements on hand, increasing the rotation length, delaying calving dates, and reducing stocking rates. Organic dairy farms are mostly grass, spring calving and self contained operations. Milk production per cow in organic systems appears to be similar to the average values for the district. However, milk production per hectare on organic farms was significantly lower than average values for the respective district (p<0.1). This probably resulted from a decline in pasture production requiring farmers to reduce their stocking rates. In general, milk production, both per cow and per hectare, declined in early stages of conversion but rebounded as conversion progressed. Finally, it is expected that New Zealand pastoral-based seasonal dairy systems to follow a relatively easy transition to organic farming, without experiencing as much of a reduction in productivity.

Subjects/Keywords: New Zealand; Organic farming; Dairy farming

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Schweikart Vial, C. (2005). Exploring the conversion process in organic dairy farms : the case of organic dairy farmers in New Zealand. (Masters Thesis). Massey University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10179/8496

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Schweikart Vial, Carolina. “Exploring the conversion process in organic dairy farms : the case of organic dairy farmers in New Zealand.” 2005. Masters Thesis, Massey University. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/8496.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Schweikart Vial, Carolina. “Exploring the conversion process in organic dairy farms : the case of organic dairy farmers in New Zealand.” 2005. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Schweikart Vial C. Exploring the conversion process in organic dairy farms : the case of organic dairy farmers in New Zealand. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Massey University; 2005. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/8496.

Council of Science Editors:

Schweikart Vial C. Exploring the conversion process in organic dairy farms : the case of organic dairy farmers in New Zealand. [Masters Thesis]. Massey University; 2005. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/8496

University of Helsinki

30. Kupsala, Saara. Ideology or business : meanings of farm animal welfare in the Finnish Association for Organic Farming.

Degree: Department of Sociology: Sociology; Helsingfors universitet, Institutionen för sociologi: Sociologi, 2010, University of Helsinki

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17264

► In recent years farm animal issues have become increasingly politicised. Consumer concern for farm animal welfare has increased, and there has been a growing demand… (more)

▼ In recent years farm animal issues have become increasingly politicised. Consumer concern for farm animal welfare has increased, and there has been a growing demand for alternative livestock products. Organic animal farming has been an important alternative livestock production scheme that has attempted to respond to these growing farm animal welfare concerns. In this research I investigate how the meanings of farm animal welfare are constructed in the discourses of the Finnish Association for Organic Farming (FAOF). FAOF is a national umbrella organisation for societies operating in the organic sector. It is a central player in the societal discussion concerning organic farming and represents organic farmers in public discussion and the policy making arena. This research participates in the discussion of human-animal studies concerning the social meanings of farm animals and the politicisation of animal issues. My aim is to increase understanding concerning the meanings of animal welfare in alternative livestock systems, which have been hitherto subjected to minimal analysis in the sociology of human-animal relations. The most important sources include Adrian Franklin's, Arnold Arluke's and Clinton R. Sander's writings. In addition, I aim to contribute to discussions in organic farming studies concerning the expansion and "conventionalisation" of organic farming as well as the growing business and governmental involvement in the organic sector. The most important sources include Julie Guthman's, Magnus Bostrbm's and Mikael Klintman's writings. I study the meanings of farm animal welfare in FAOF's texts from the theoretical perspective of social constructionism. The data consist of 268 Luomulehti articles, FAOF's documents as well as interviews with five FAOF's representatives and activists. The methodological approach is based on discourse analysis, and I have analysed the data by coding it according to different themes with NVivo software. I argue that there are three main discourses concerning the meanings of animal welfare in organic farming in FAOF's texts: an ideological discourse, a market-oriented discourse and an animal welfare business discourse. In the ideological discourse, organic livestock production is portrayed to be a value-based choice, and stringent animal welfare standards are supported with moral arguments. In the market-oriented discourse, organic livestock production is represented as an economic choice. Organic farming is represented as a respectable and rational form of farming and a certain distance is taken from any kind of "organic ideologism" or "religiousity". This discourse includes a negative attitude toward stringent animal welfare standards on economic grounds. In the animal welfare business discourse, an attempt is made to reconcile the tensions between the ideological discourse and the market-oriented discourse. As in the ideological discourse, high animal welfare standards are supported, but not with moral arguments, but with economic arguments like in the market-oriented…

Subjects/Keywords: organic farming; organic livestock production; animal welfare; luonnonmukainen tuotanto; tuotantoeläimet; eläimet - hyvinvointi; organic farming; organic livestock production; animal welfare; luonnonmukainen tuotanto; tuotantoeläimet; eläimet - hyvinvointi

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Kupsala, S. (2010). Ideology or business : meanings of farm animal welfare in the Finnish Association for Organic Farming. (Masters Thesis). University of Helsinki. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17264

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kupsala, Saara. “Ideology or business : meanings of farm animal welfare in the Finnish Association for Organic Farming.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Helsinki. Accessed April 11, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17264.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kupsala, Saara. “Ideology or business : meanings of farm animal welfare in the Finnish Association for Organic Farming.” 2010. Web. 11 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Kupsala S. Ideology or business : meanings of farm animal welfare in the Finnish Association for Organic Farming. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 11]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17264.

Council of Science Editors:

Kupsala S. Ideology or business : meanings of farm animal welfare in the Finnish Association for Organic Farming. [Masters Thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17264

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