Sources for organic farming studies:
- Rodale Institute: A research organisation dedicated to organic farming and soil health, the Rodale Institute conducts numerous studies on organic agriculture. Their website provides access to research publications, reports, and resources related to organic crop production.
- Organic Center: The Organic Center is a nonprofit research and education organisation focused on organic agriculture. They conduct and compile scientific research on various aspects of organic farming, including crop production. Their website offers a wealth of information and access to research reports and publications.
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA): NIFA funds research projects related to organic agriculture and provides grants to universities and institutions studying organic crop production. Their website offers access to research publications and reports funded by NIFA.
- European Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL): FiBL is a leading research institute specialising in organic farming and sustainable agriculture. They conduct extensive research on organic crop production, provide scientific publications, and offer practical information for farmers and stakeholders in the organic sector.
- Journal of Organic Agriculture: This peer-reviewed journal focuses on organic agriculture research and publishes scientific studies related to organic crop production. It covers a wide range of topics including soil health, crop nutrition, pest management, and sustainability.
- Agricultural and Food Science: This open-access journal publishes research articles on various aspects of agriculture, including organic crop production. It covers topics such as organic farming systems, crop management, and sustainability. The journal provides access to a range of scientific studies related to organic agriculture.
Remember to critically evaluate the information you find and consider the methodology, peer-review process, and relevance of the studies to ensure the credibility and applicability of the research findings.
Studies:
Soil Fertility and Biodiversity in Organic Farming
report results from a 21-year study of agronomic and ecological performance of biodynamic, bioorganic, and conventional farming systems in Central Europe.
Key Findings:
- Crop yields to be 20% lower in the organic systems
- Input of fertiliser and energy was reduced by 34 to 53%
- Input of pesticides reduced by 97%