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Category: Organic/Sustainable Agriculture

Aug 25
An Overview of Organic Agriculture in the Pacific

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] A report commissioned by IFOAM and authored by Karen Mapusua and Michelle Maccari. The development of organic agriculture in the region might be characterized as driven by farmers organizations and other NGOs, and subsequently taken up by government agencies. Partnerships have been formed that might provide participatory development of the sector. [hr_small] […]

Feb 19
Sustainable Weed Management for Small and Medium-Scale Farms

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] This publication discusses several strategies, both proactive and reactive, as alternatives to conventional tillage systems. Options include mulching, competition, crop rotations, and low-toxicity control alternatives. A resource list provides sources of further information. [hr_small] File Size: 1160 kb [button_with_link url=”https://pacificfarmers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sustainable_weed_management.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”” id=”” onclick=””]View PDF[/button_with_link] Click here to download [/two_third_last] [hr]