Berries: Growing Demand and Important Production Challenges
The growing interest in berries in the U.S.A. and Europe has prompted the global agricultural industry to implement innovative technology and developments. The growing berry demand has increased commercialization and competition among berry producers. These farmers already face tough and important challenges, including higher costs, reduced labor availability, water use...
Advantages of Adopting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
In our last blog, we discussed that Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) standards are, “voluntary audits that verify that fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled, and stored to minimize risks of microbial food safety hazards” (U.S.D.A Agricultural Marketing Service, 2022). In this blog, we will continue to discuss the advantages of adopting Good Agricultural...
What Are Good Agricultural Practice Standards in Farm Production Systems?
Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) standards are, “voluntary audits that verify that fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled, and stored to minimize risks of microbial food safety hazards. GAP audits verify adherence to the recommendations made in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and...
Organic Matter Fertilizers: Which One Suits You The Most?
Organic agriculture can be described as a form of agriculture that uses sustainable natural resources and strategies such as the application of biofertilizers, biological pest control, and crop rotation. Thus, organic farmers use natural pesticides and fertilizers, which differs from traditional agriculture using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators to...
Fulvio Balmelli, An Independent Researcher in Favor of Agriculture
Fulvio Balmelli was born in Faido in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland on July 15, 1964.
He has been an independent researcher since 1990. With the tireless intention of developing long-term and effective solutions for human health, he found his way by creating his own path of knowledge and practical methods.
With a background in mechanical design, he studied alongside...
Organic Farming: An Urgent Position
Although technology-induced farming is considered the go-to choice in today’s world in order to feed the increasing population, the exorbitant use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and other inputs are damaging and endangering all living things on Earth. Eco-friendly farming has emerged as the only answer to bring sustainability to agriculture by helping to reduce and...