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A new study published in the journal Ecological Economics has found that certified organic agriculture presents a sustainable livelihood strategy...

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A new study published in theInternational Journal of Current Microbiology and AppliedScienceshas found that organic farming is linked to greater...

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It is understood that organic farming leads to substantial growth and improvement of soil microbial communities. However, few studies have...

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Neonicotinoid pesticides and glyphosate are widely used on crops, and their residues are often  found together on crops. Neonicotinoids...

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It is commonly believed that while organic farming reduces pesticide use, it can also increase pest infestations if non-chemical control is not...

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A new study published in Environmental Geochemistry and Health has found that waterbirds from Central China are contaminated with pesticides. ...

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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production used U.S. state level data collected from 1997 – 2010 to better...

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Data from numerous studies demonstrate that on average, organic farms produce less crop per acre than conventional farms – known as the yield...

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A new study has linked prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides (some of the most widely used insecticides in the United States) with...

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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production used a life-cycle assessment to determine the environmental impact of organic rice...

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