Organic crop certification standards ensure that agricultural products meet strict criteria for organic farming practices, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. These standards typically require the use of natural fertilizers and pest management techniques, avoiding synthetic chemicals, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and artificial growth regulators. Organic farming practices emphasize soil health, biodiversity, and crop rotation to maintain ecological balance. To achieve certification, farmers must undergo rigorous inspections and adhere to guidelines set by accredited certifying bodies. Organic certification helps consumers trust the quality of products and supports farmers in gaining premium market prices for their sustainably produced goods.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy