What exactly makes produce "organic"? Essentially it means grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. Instead, organic farmers use natural fertilizers like manure and compost. Pesticides are used in Organic Farming Now some peddle the myth that organic crops don't use any pesticides whatsoever. Untrue! They frequently use pesticides … Continue reading The Truth About Organic Fruit and Veg
Ensuring Food Safety: A Comprehensive Short Guide to Dangerous Pathogens and Relevant Legislation in the UK and EU
Introduction Food safety is of paramount importance to public health and consumer confidence. Unsafe food can lead to severe health issues and even fatalities. As a result, governments around the world have implemented stringent regulations to prevent the spread of dangerous pathogens and maintain high standards in the food industry. This article will delve into … Continue reading Ensuring Food Safety: A Comprehensive Short Guide to Dangerous Pathogens and Relevant Legislation in the UK and EU
Hydroponics: Effective and Sustainable way to cultivate crops
If you're wondering if hydroponics is an effective and sustainable crop cultivation method, the answer is unequivocally yes! Some people believe that plants require land to grow and bear fruit. That is not the case. All plants require only three things: light, water, and nutrients. These three elements can thus be supplied using the hydroponic … Continue reading Hydroponics: Effective and Sustainable way to cultivate crops
Agriculture and the protection of the environment and biodiversity
Agriculture and the protection of the environment and biodiversity are closely intertwined. Sustainable agriculture practices that promote environmental stewardship and preserve biodiversity are crucial for long-term food security, ecological balance, and the well-being of both rural and urban communities. Here are some key points on how agriculture can protect the environment and biodiversity: Conservation of … Continue reading Agriculture and the protection of the environment and biodiversity
Organic crops regulations and standards in the EU, UK, and USA
Regulations governing organic crops vary between the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (USA). European Union (EU) The EU has a comprehensive set of regulations for organic farming, including the production, labelling, and certification of organic crops. The main legislation governing organic agriculture in the EU is Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Organic crops regulations and standards in the EU, UK, and USA
More on the Andalusian drought crisis
Andalusia, the beautiful region located in southern Spain, known for its natural and architectural beauties, nice people, wonderful climate, good food and superb wines, is currently facing a severe drought crisis. The lack of rainfall has led to a significant decrease in water supply, causing harm to the local agriculture and leading to water scarcity … Continue reading More on the Andalusian drought crisis
Mango and Avocado cultivations are desertifying Malaga
The Malaga region of La Axarquía is one of the main sources of desertification in the Iberian Peninsula, a situation aggravated by the rise of irrigated crops of subtropical fruits such as mangoes and avocados (large consumers of water), in areas previously dedicated to rainfed crops. The great demand for water that this product has … Continue reading Mango and Avocado cultivations are desertifying Malaga
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