Organic agriculture is often perceived as more sustainable than conventional farming. We
review the literature on this topic from a global perspective. In terms of environmental and …

The greatest challenge for agriculture is to reduce the trade-offs between productivity and
long-term sustainability. Therefore, it is interesting to analyse organic agriculture which is a …

To promote global food and ecosystem security, several innovative farming systems have
been identified that better balance multiple sustainability goals. The most rapidly growing …

Organic agriculture has a history of being contentious and is considered by some as an
inefficient approach to food production. Yet organic foods and beverages are a rapidly …

Organic agriculture is often proposed as a more sustainable alternative to current
conventional agriculture. We assess the current understanding of the costs and benefits of …

Canada, in 2009, will enact a regulatory regime to oversee certified organic agricultural
productions systems, based on a management standard. The overreaching goal of that …

In this review, we examine the debate surrounding the role for organic agriculture in future
food production systems. Typically represented as a binary organic–conventional question …

To promote food security and sustainability, ecologically intensive farming systems should
reliably produce adequate yields of high-quality food, enhance the environment, be …

The demand for organic foods is increasing worldwide due to health and environmental
benefits. However, there are several unanswered questions, such as: Do organic farmers …

This article discusses the mitigation and adaptation potential of organic agricultural systems
along three main features: farming system design, cropland management and grassland …