ICROFS
- International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems
News
2018.05.16 | Agriculture and food
Legume-based cover crops benefit crop yield and reduce nitrate leaching
The use of cover crops in arable farming is more efficient in nitrate leaching reduction than decreasing the field nitrogen surplus. However, this requires well-developed cover crops.
2018.05.01 | Agriculture and food
Designing resilient organic greenhouse production systems for Europe
Greenhouse production is a highly intensive cropping system that guarantees out‐of‐season production in any climatic condition. The recently launched project 'Greenresilient' aims to demonstrate the potential and feasibility of an agroecological approach to organic greenhouse production in Mediterranean, Central and Northern European organic…
2018.04.26 | Agriculture and food
Lower prolificacy and more robust piglets in Topigs Norsvin compared to Danbred
A controlled experimental study indicates that maternal traits of Topig Norsvin compared to Danbred sows may be more suited for outdoor organic production conditions. Offspring were more robust and meat percentage higher at slaughter.
2018.04.09 | Agriculture and food
Soil organic carbon change in arable farming under organic and conventional management
Soil organic carbon (SOC) in arable organic farming depends on inputs in crop residues, green manure, catch crops and animal manure. Changes in SOC of different organic and conventional farming systems were compared in a long-term experiment and related to estimated carbon inputs. About 10-20% of the estimated C inputs were retained in topsoil SOC…
2018.04.09 | Agriculture and food
Larger root biomass in organic than conventional farming systems
Root biomass is commonly estimated as a fixed fraction of shoot biomass. Now, a more reliable method of root biomass estimation, that differentiates crops grown in organic and conventional farming, is proposed.
2018.04.06 | Agriculture and food
Research seminar: New knowledge on pig health and welfare in eco-efficient organic systems
On June 13, 2018, you can get the latest knowledge on how to reduce piglet mortality, improve health and welfare for weaning piglets and growing-finishing pigs, at the same time reducing the environmental impact. Knowledge gaps and research needs will be discussed at the end of the day.
