Aug 09, 2023
The use of sustainable practices increases as farm size decreases

Organic farms vary in agricultural ecological practices, with small farms incorporating a higher quantity of sustainable methods than larger ones, according to a recent...

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Sep 28, 2020
Hedgerows and flower strips increase natural pest control and pollination, but not all floral plantings are considered equal

Hedgerows and flower strips are often planted among crops to boost beneficial insect populations, but there are few comprehensive studies that compare different types...

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Jul 27, 2020
Intercropping peanuts with corn promotes natural pest control and boosts peanut yields

China produces the majority of the world's peanuts, and their search to increase sustainable food production has researchers testing non-chemical methods of pest...

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Feb 03, 2020
Organic boosts biodiversity and profitability despite smaller yields. Benefits are affected by farmscape context

Photo Credit: Greta Farnedi

There is a growing body of science that shows organic farming supports more biodiversity and can bring in more income than conventional farming...

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