In this paper, we describe the development of a set of guiding principles for the evaluation of breeding techniques by the organic sector over time. The worldwide standards of organic agriculture (OA) do not allow genetic engineering (GE) or any products derived from genetic engineering. The standards in OA are an expression of the underlying principles of health, ecology, fairness and care. Th...

Susumu Kondo1, Kosuke Sugimura1, Yuta Okamura1, Kohei Mase1, Kanna Sato-Izawa1, Yuichiro Otsuka2, Shinya Kajita1, Eiji Masai3, Masaya Nakamura2, Tomonori Sonoki4* and Yoshihiro Katayama1,5 1Graduate School of Bio-Application and Systems Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan 2Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan 3Gr...

Vermont is widely recognized as a national leader in the place-based marketing of the state’s food products. This has been accomplished through the work of Vermont farmers and producers, and the support and programs of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and a variety of nonprofit organizations. Together, these groups have been able to take advantage of the connection made by ma...

This paper discusses the vulnerability and adaptation of the agricultural sector of China to global wanning. Based on a summarization of Chinese agricultural and general circulation model trends, adverse impacts on China's agriculture caused by a warming and drying climate were identified. Because of limited irrigation potential, the sustainable development of Chinese agriculture will be diffic...

Labeling is an educational tool that also helps consumers identify environmentally preferable products (EPA, 1993a). However, in addition to choosing labeling solely to address environmental impacts, it is also necessary to focus the labels to address what is important to consumers. When choosing what products should be awarded a label it is important to decide what issues should be addressed. ...

In pursuing the dynamics of the marketplace of biotechnology in animal health and the impact that regulatory issues might have today, I would like to tell you how the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responding to some of the regulatory challenges that the "new biotechnology" has posed. I will briefly review our policy on and authority for regulating veterinary biological produ...

Endophytic microorganisms are to be found in virtually every plant on earth. Endophytic microorganisms exist within the living tissues of most plant species and do so in a variety of relationships, ranging from symbiotic to slightly pathogenic. Root endophytic microorganisms are seen as promising alternatives to replace chemical pesticides and fertilizers in sustainable and organic agriculture ...

The search for wild plant and animal products of potential value to medicine, agriculture, and other uses has been going on for hundreds, possibly thousands, of years. Many commonly prescribed medicines in the United States include ingredients derived from natural products, and roughly 80% of the world's people rely on natural products for their primary medical needs. Until the past decade, all...

The key objective of agricultural protectionism is reflected in the protection and developing of agriculture sector. Integrated parts of this policy in the European Union are the initial model of agricultural protectionism and a new strategy of agricultural policy, which emerged as a response to the shortcomings of previously existing model. The paper presents the key reforms of agricultural po...

in order to produce agricultural products, modern techniques are being used in agriculture sector. to respond to the changes effectively, students should prepare themselves applying practical trainings. the aim of this descriptive study was to analyze students’ expectations and demands regarding agricultural operations course in the faculty of agriculture, zanjan university. 114 students were s...