Saurav Das*, Said Hamido, Dinesh Panday Email: saurav.das@rodaleinstitute.org Over the last decade, soil health has moved from a niche conversation to a national and global movement. For much of the 20th century, […]
Organic Crops and Livestock Driven by consumer demand, organic food sales have increased from $3.6 billion in 1997 to $31.5 billion in 2013 (OTA, 2014) and $52.5 billion in 2018 […]
The diverse ecosystems that are found in soil determine the productivity of the land. Without the billions of bacteria, millions of fungi and protozoa and the thousands of other critters […]
We’re in the processes of updating Rodale Institute’s Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change white paper to reflect the new science on soil carbon sequestration and we knew we needed to […]
Organic grain producers have been relying on mechanical cultivation to manage weeds, using row cultivators between rows and rotary hoes or harrows over the rows. However, frequent soil cultivation weakens […]
A Rodale Institute Perspective Incorporating Regenerative Organic Certified® Abstract Organic and regenerative agriculture are increasingly invoked in scientific, policy, and market contexts, yet their definitions remain inconsistently applied. This paper […]
Organic farmers often rely on tillage to control weeds, but with the cover crop-based organic no-till systems, we’re seeing hpromising results of effective weed control, maintained productivity, and improved soil health.
Soil is the lifeblood of agriculture and the foundation of our food system. Yet, conventional farming practices that utilize chemical pesticides and fertilizers have pushed this precious resource to the […]
Fresh, clean water is of vital importance to every organic farmer, but extended droughts, unpredictable weather patterns, and toxic runoff threaten food producers’ access to an adequate supply. Many scientists […]
As extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and global health crises continue to threaten our world, the repercussions of a changing climate are being felt more acutely than ever. As the […]
