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BEE KEEPING
One of the most familiar insects in the world is the Honeybee. This member of the insect order Hymenoptera plays a key role in the human and natural world. More has been written about honeybees than any other species of insect. The human fascination with this insect began thousands of years ago when people discovered what wonderfully tasty stuff honey is!
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Organic Farming: Vermicomposting
Organic farming requires only the inputs from bio wastes and eco-friendly wastes.....
The very most thing that is been used as a fertilizer for the production of organic food is Vermicompost....
There are very many ways the vermicompost can be prepared in a high cost effective manner....
Coir Pith waste:
coir pith waste is found abundantly and they are fired to destroy them....
they contain high lignin and cellulose content. they harm the crops and land... so prior applying they should be composted properly. these can be composted by various methods and used effectively..
1. By the use of EFFECTIVE MICROORGANISMS (EM), they can be efectively used upon these and allowed to stand still for a period of 2 months. By the end of this yime period these would be ready for feeding the earthworm along with cow dung or poultry waste.
The very most thing that is been used as a fertilizer for the production of organic food is Vermicompost....
There are very many ways the vermicompost can be prepared in a high cost effective manner....
Coir Pith waste:
coir pith waste is found abundantly and they are fired to destroy them....
they contain high lignin and cellulose content. they harm the crops and land... so prior applying they should be composted properly. these can be composted by various methods and used effectively..
1. By the use of EFFECTIVE MICROORGANISMS (EM), they can be efectively used upon these and allowed to stand still for a period of 2 months. By the end of this yime period these would be ready for feeding the earthworm along with cow dung or poultry waste.
GMO crops…! A serious warning….!
GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) crops have taken their way in to the globe because of the evolution of Recent Advances in Biotechnology. They pose serious threat to our environment and consumers. They are evolved with the help of Genetic Engineering, which includes the incorporation of genes from any bacterium (Bacillus thureingenesis) in to the host plant. These genes are target specific and are mostly against the pests. When the plant grows these genes are expressed, and if any pest feeds on this plant, due to water loss and many other biochemical reactions mortality takes place.
GMO (genetically Modified) death to pest BUT threat to humans…….
As they are genetically engineered and a desired gene is expressed, the crop yield may also contain the modified gene which may result in many health problems to the livings.
Bt cotton was the very first to get popularized around the world as genetically modified crop. As it was the period for the farmers where they were worried with low yield, low price, water scarcity, weed management, pest control and many more, the Bt crop reached every one as a very easier way with good advertisement by the seed company. Even though they had invested huge amount in the seeds their yield was low but had a little control against pests.
Guidelines for obtaining Organic Certification
IFOAM
1.Initially , a farm is inspected and a report is lodged with the certification review committee(CRC).If CRC recommends the farm enter the certification system , it will be placed "Under Supervision" for the first 12
months.During this time ,produce or products cannot be sold as 'Cerified Organic" or as 'IN CONVERSION TO Organic".
2.After 12 months , the farm may be upgraded to "In Conversion" if the second inspection is satisfactory.The farm must then complete two years "In Conversion" before it is considered for certifying as "Organic"(otherwise known as "A GRADE Organic")
3.The"In conversion"period may be rteduced - but only where it can be demonstrated a farm had , during the years immediately preceeding conversion , used techniques closely allied to those of organic agriculture and which meet all testing and inspection requirements .Whatever the length of the conversion period , product may not be sold as "In conversion to Organic" until a farm has been under an inspection system for 12 months.
4.In the case of other farm activities not being certified , those activiies must be clearly seperated and the products must be of a different nature from the certified produces or products. There can not be organic and non -organic growing (parallel production)of the same species on the same property-or on any other property under the same grower's management or control.
5.When a defined area is certified , the remainder of the farm must be converted to organic within 10 years.
SKAL INTERNATIONAL
Step 1: Documentation
You contact Skal and ask for the necessary information. After reading this you can decide to an official application.
Step 2: Application
You return the completed application form with a copy of your registration at the Chamber of Commerce, and you pay the application fee.
Step 3: Registration as licensee
After receipt of the application form and the application fee Skal will send you a confirmation of the registration as licensee. As from that moment you are officially registered and you can start the conversion to the organic production method.
Note: you do not yet have the right to use indications referring to the organic production method. After being officially registered within five working days an appointment will be made for the first inspection of your company.
Step 4: Inspection
An inspector will visit your company and make a local survey. The inspector will see to it that the activity applied for does harmonise with the necessary conditions.
If necessary, the inspector will inform you about changes needed in order to comply with these conditions.
The result of the inspection will be registered in an inspection report.
Step 5: Judgement and certification
The inspection report will be judged at Skal. Farmers will receive a letter mentioning the starting date of the conversion period and the expected date of first marketing of organic products. When your company complies with all necessary conditions the activity applied for will be certified by Skal.
Step 6: Rights resulting from certification
Only after certification you are allowed to perform the activities involved. These activities are producing, processing, importing and marketing of products carrying the indication “from organic production” and / or the EKO Quality symbol or the indication “produced during conversion to organic agriculture”.
1.Initially , a farm is inspected and a report is lodged with the certification review committee(CRC).If CRC recommends the farm enter the certification system , it will be placed "Under Supervision" for the first 12
months.During this time ,produce or products cannot be sold as 'Cerified Organic" or as 'IN CONVERSION TO Organic".
2.After 12 months , the farm may be upgraded to "In Conversion" if the second inspection is satisfactory.The farm must then complete two years "In Conversion" before it is considered for certifying as "Organic"(otherwise known as "A GRADE Organic")
3.The"In conversion"period may be rteduced - but only where it can be demonstrated a farm had , during the years immediately preceeding conversion , used techniques closely allied to those of organic agriculture and which meet all testing and inspection requirements .Whatever the length of the conversion period , product may not be sold as "In conversion to Organic" until a farm has been under an inspection system for 12 months.
4.In the case of other farm activities not being certified , those activiies must be clearly seperated and the products must be of a different nature from the certified produces or products. There can not be organic and non -organic growing (parallel production)of the same species on the same property-or on any other property under the same grower's management or control.
5.When a defined area is certified , the remainder of the farm must be converted to organic within 10 years.
SKAL INTERNATIONAL
Step 1: Documentation
You contact Skal and ask for the necessary information. After reading this you can decide to an official application.
Step 2: Application
You return the completed application form with a copy of your registration at the Chamber of Commerce, and you pay the application fee.
Step 3: Registration as licensee
After receipt of the application form and the application fee Skal will send you a confirmation of the registration as licensee. As from that moment you are officially registered and you can start the conversion to the organic production method.
Note: you do not yet have the right to use indications referring to the organic production method. After being officially registered within five working days an appointment will be made for the first inspection of your company.
Step 4: Inspection
An inspector will visit your company and make a local survey. The inspector will see to it that the activity applied for does harmonise with the necessary conditions.
If necessary, the inspector will inform you about changes needed in order to comply with these conditions.
The result of the inspection will be registered in an inspection report.
Step 5: Judgement and certification
The inspection report will be judged at Skal. Farmers will receive a letter mentioning the starting date of the conversion period and the expected date of first marketing of organic products. When your company complies with all necessary conditions the activity applied for will be certified by Skal.
Step 6: Rights resulting from certification
Only after certification you are allowed to perform the activities involved. These activities are producing, processing, importing and marketing of products carrying the indication “from organic production” and / or the EKO Quality symbol or the indication “produced during conversion to organic agriculture”.
Organic Certification Process and Guidelines
The organic certification is essential when a consumer purchases an Organic product. This is essential nowadays due to increased demand in the market for Organic produce. The product doesn't have any major differences visually so it is easy to cheat and consumers mistaking a normal for organic produce. There are many certification agencies who provides organic certification when the farmer meets all the stringent procedure mentioned in their list. This certification is valid for certain period of time (mostly one year), and again there will be an inspection from the agencies and extend for a desired time period.
* Study the organic standards, which cover in specific detail what is and is not allowed for every aspect of farming, including storage, transport and sale.
* Compliance - farm facilities and production methods must comply with the standards, which may involve modifying facilities, sourcing and changing suppliers, etc.
* Documentation - extensive paperwork is required, detailing farm history and current set-up, and usually including results of soil and water tests.
* Planning - a written annual production plan monthwise must be submitted, detailing everything from seed to sale: seed sources, field and crop locations, fertilization and pest control activities, harvest methods, storage locations, etc.
* Inspection - annual on-farm inspections are required, with a physical tour, examination of records, and an oral interview.
* Fee - Depends upon the certification agency.
* Record-keeping - written, day-to-day farming and marketing records, covering all activities, must be available for inspection at any time.
* Study the organic standards, which cover in specific detail what is and is not allowed for every aspect of farming, including storage, transport and sale.
* Compliance - farm facilities and production methods must comply with the standards, which may involve modifying facilities, sourcing and changing suppliers, etc.
* Documentation - extensive paperwork is required, detailing farm history and current set-up, and usually including results of soil and water tests.
* Planning - a written annual production plan monthwise must be submitted, detailing everything from seed to sale: seed sources, field and crop locations, fertilization and pest control activities, harvest methods, storage locations, etc.
* Inspection - annual on-farm inspections are required, with a physical tour, examination of records, and an oral interview.
* Fee - Depends upon the certification agency.
* Record-keeping - written, day-to-day farming and marketing records, covering all activities, must be available for inspection at any time.
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