...the following areas 1. Organic Farming ---- scope, challenges and opportunities 2. Indian Retail Industry 3. Rise of online veggie sales 1. Industry Background Organic Farming has been prevalent since the time agriculture has been in existence. However due to commercialisation, the natural method of growing crops became unpopular as it was not economical. To earn more profits, farmers resorted to better and more utilization of land. Where only one crop was grown in a year, farmers started growing two or more crops a year. This required adding fertilisers to the soil. Organic food farming got restricted to small family kitchen gardens. To counter this widespread...
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............................................................................................ 3 INTRODUCTION: ............................................................................................ 4 ORGANIC AGRI-BUSINESS: HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?............................ 4 METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................ 5 LIMITATIONS OF THE METHODOLOGY .................................................... 5 SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES IN ORGANIC AGRIBUSINESS ........................ 5 ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY ........................... 5 ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY: ................................................................. 6 SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: ....................................................................... 7 OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS IN ORGANIC AGRIBUSINESS ........ 7 OPPORTUNITIES ......................................................................................... 7 CONSTRAINTS ............................................................................................. 8 SUSTAINABLE PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC INTEGRATED AGRIBUSINESS – GOALS/KEY FEATURES OF THE ORGANISATION . 10 DESIGNING THE ORGANIC PRODUCTION SYSTEM .............................. 12 MANAGING THE CONVERSION TO ORGANIC FARMING.................. 13 CHALLENGES IN CONVERSION PROCESS ........................................... 14 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF A TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE SYSTEM...
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............................................................................................ 3 INTRODUCTION: ............................................................................................ 4 ORGANIC AGRI-BUSINESS: HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?............................ 4 METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................ 5 LIMITATIONS OF THE METHODOLOGY .................................................... 5 SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES IN ORGANIC AGRIBUSINESS ........................ 5 ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY ........................... 5 ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY: ................................................................. 6 SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: ....................................................................... 7 OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS IN ORGANIC AGRIBUSINESS ........ 7 OPPORTUNITIES ......................................................................................... 7 CONSTRAINTS ............................................................................................. 8 SUSTAINABLE PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC INTEGRATED AGRIBUSINESS – GOALS/KEY FEATURES OF THE ORGANISATION . 10 DESIGNING THE ORGANIC PRODUCTION SYSTEM .............................. 12 MANAGING THE CONVERSION TO ORGANIC FARMING.................. 13 CHALLENGES IN CONVERSION PROCESS ........................................... 14 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF A TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE SYSTEM...
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...activities. This project aims to provide sufficient organic fertilizer (vermin-based) as well as to promote organic fertilizer application to local farmers. Vermicomposting was chosen because its successful use would contribute to the ultimate goal of a sustainable organic agricultural farming. The practice of vermicomposting supports Republic Act No. 10068 otherwise known as the Philippine Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, a landmark legislation to promote, propagate, develop further and implement the practice of organic agriculture in the Philippines that will cumulatively condition and enrich the fertility of the soil, increase farm productivity, reduce pollution and destruction of the environment, prevent the depletion of natural resources, further protect the health of farmers, consumers, and the general public, and save on imported farm inputs.1 It likewise supports the National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) of the government which envisions the organic agriculture sector contributing to the country s over-all agriculture growth and development, in terms of sustainability, competitiveness and food security, where at least five (5) percent of Philippine agricultural farm areas practice organic farming; and where consumers both national and international increasingly support Philippine organic food products by 2016. The NOAP aims to promote organic agriculture in the Philippines towards a competitive and sustainable organic industry that contributes to better farm incomes...
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...example, most of people will choose the healthy one likes organic rice; Brown Rice. Therefore, in order to handle these situations our government suggests to all farmers to handle the natural farming at their farms. Natural farming is one of the production methods that use the organic crops such as Indigenous Microorganisms, fertilizer and some factors likes air, water and soil. In additions, large sums of money have been invested in providing irrigation and drainage infrastructure facilities to enable double cropping of rice using high yielding varieties with the latest agronomic practices in attempts to attain high rice yields. There is an alarming concern of a future demand for still higher levels of chemical to be used in order to maintain crop yields. Apart from this, the excessive dependence on chemical pose health hazards and are harmful rice agro-ecosystem and methods to sustain yield levels with the minimal use of chemicals. How to find the solutions? For the detail solution we are explain in this report. In this report, we include the best management practices that can be applied in natural farming process. The management practices are site selection, sediment management surface water and nutrient management. Other than that, we also included the advantages and disadvantages of natural farming of rice production. CHAPTER 2 2.0 MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN NATURAL FARMING FOR RICE PRODUCTION Management practices...
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...that blends anaerobic organisms in farming, medical and nutritional supplements. According to the official EMRO site, the technology was originated by Professor Teruo Higa in 1980s from the University of Ryukyus in Okinawa. Japan. Higa established that there are three groups of microorganisms in every medium (air, water, soil and the human intestines).He also claimed that the EM ratio could be positive or negative and that it is possible to supplement a medium to the desired result. Organic farming systems are rapidly being adopted all over the world with the result of better production and output per acre. Reports by International Kyusei Nature farming Centre inform that several states in Japan have worked with EM for decades and experienced excellent results. In Africa and parts of Asia, farmers continue to use ancient farm tools only that this time continued use of in-organic fertilizers has killed their soil. Organic farming assures a lasting solution to food shortage in developing world and has several other environmental friendly uses. (Szymanski & Patterson, 2003). The overall strategy To introduce Organic farming and EM-1 technology to the developing nations with the aim of profit is the only way out of the mud. EM may be common in Japan but in some parts of Asia and Africa, not so much. The plan in this line of product is to make money from empowering potential clients (farmers) by providing them with an alternative to in-organic fertilizers which have dilated their...
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...Gardening Company is exceptional in many respects. At the outset, it is important to acknowledge its founders vision: It is the most profitable business in the organic farming sector and has grown successfully for the last 25 years it has been in operation. It has grown from a simple visionary company of transforming lawns and home gardens into independent nurseries, gardens and massive farms in Northern California area and is expanding across United States rapidly. The growth has been attributed to Ceres hands-on work ethic and approach in handling clients and suppliers. The company has been very aggressive in involving the client in the development of company products and in nurturing their produce in the farms. A coordinated management team and dedicated work force has also contributed greatly in building the company and enabling it reach the far it has done. This is due to the fact that most staff members share in the vision of the company, the company’s policy of rewarding results and the training program for staff members that give them the opportunity to understand the benefits of organic farming over genetically modified foods. 2. COMPARISON OF STOCK TO COMPANY PERFORMANCE. 3. COMPARISON SALES GROWTH TO INVENTORY AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. In the last financial year, though not conclusive, preliminary reports indicate that the company managed to generate $42.6 Million compared to the previous year where it generated $35.1 Million reporting an increase of 2.6 percent...
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...ORGANIC FOOD IN GROCERY SHOP Final Report On Organic Food in Grocery Shop Course name: Business Communication Course code: MBA 310 Sec-02 Submitted To: Nafees Ahmed Imtiazuddin Senior Lecturer University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) Submitted By: Date of Submission: 22/12/2014 Letter of Transmittal 22 December, 2014 Nafees Ahmed Imtiazuddin Senior Lecturer University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh Subject: Submission of final report on “Organic Food in Grocery Shop.” Dear Sir, Here is the final report on “Organic Food in Grocery Shop” that you asked us to prepare as a part of our study (course MBA 310) The preparation of the final report was a real exciting one and I enjoyed every moment of it. I tried to follow the instruction you have given and fulfil all the requirements necessary. I have tried my best to gather all necessary information relevant to the areas of my chosen project. There may be some mistakes or lack of relevant information. But I hope that this report will provide the necessary information on the chosen topics. If there is any mistake or lack of information in this report, I hope you will consider that and inform me about the mistake. If you should need any assistance in interpretation this report, please call on me. I will be grateful to you if you help me overcome the lacking and to know more about this final report. Sincerely, …………………………………………………… Name: ID: ULAB Acknowledgement At first we desire to express our deepest sense of...
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...anaylsis of organic wines in australia xiangyun Dai, SID:220113354 MM110 Assignment 1 Market anaylsis of organic wines in australia xiangyun Dai, SID:220113354 2013 2013 Unit coordinator: Fredy-Roberto Organic Wines Organic wines are made from wine grapes produced under organic agricultural practices, as defined by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture movements as the ‘production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions’ with its core principle in achieving high yields without artificial fertilizers and pesticides (IFOAM, 2008). With over 11 million certified hectares of land, the Organic agricultural industry in Australia has received rapid growth in the recent years due to the trend to a more ‘healthy, and environmentally responsible’ consumer culture and a willingness to pay more for their values (Remaud, 2008). In the following years the industry is expect to continue to receive respectable double digit growth. The recent growth in organic produces has translated well into the growing market for organic wine (107% growth during 2010-2012) and it is expected to continue into the future (Mascitelli, 2012). While the average consumer are not so willing to pay the premium for the ‘organic’ label on their wine, research have found that a significant cluster (~14%) of Australians are willing to pay up to a 9% premium for organic wine (Chvyl,...
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...McDonalds advertises itself throughout the world, making it rare to find a person who is unfamiliar with the company. One particular advertisement shown in Europe displaying a cow made of organic vegetables while eating a crop of lettuce is quite controversial compared to America’s food industry. In America the reality of inhumane animal treatment increases in order...
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...Horticulture includes cultivation of flower, fruits, and vegetables for sale in the market, etc. The word horticulture is derived from the latin hortus, “garden”, and colere, “to cultivate.” A person who performs the activities of fruits and vegetables growing are known as horticulturist. Vegetables growing is an important part of horticulture. Presently our county is next to China in area and production of fruits and vegetable crops and has been contributing 10% of fruits and 14% of vegetable of the total world production. Horticulture has become a key driver for economic development of the Sikkim. The government has decided to adopt the policy of growth with sustainability, making horticulture a priority sector for higher income generation to farming community. 1.2 Background of the study The main purpose of this research process was to see the present status and prospectus of horticulture crops (vegetables) in East Sikkim. This topic is very important because horticulture is one of the major economic activities of the people of Sikkim. The department of horticulture is deeply involved in motivating and providing technical guidance to local farmers. The important of horticulture in improving land use, generating employment and providing national security to people has increased many folds and realization of the same by cross section of the people has further increased its importance. Therefore, the horticulture has become an important sector in Sikkim. For this reason the practical...
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...Caula Rogers Bio-220 Environmental Science July 6, 2014 Professor Sharar Sustainable eating for health and humankind final report Food can become the instruction manual of our choices in becoming more healthy or to become a “junk food addict.” Still the food obtainable to us can be further harmful to us than good- both to our health, as well as to the health of the earth. Next, to the climate change which contributes to the extreme weather that loom protect food supply. “ For instance, the consumers , and the employees of the corporations, they make the decision about the foods being sold, which gives us the way to create, process, conveyance, and use foods. Also the United States as well as other countries, has a great deal of support from the government for commodity crop such as “wheat, corn, and soy production this also goes through the use of government subsidies. The government support for commodity crop has successfully made farmers ignore, more healthy crops; furthermore, a great deal of industrial crops grown here in the United States are being used for animal feed in “concentrated animal feeding operations ( CAFOs), also better known as factory farms.” With the support of the government the industrial crop production has increase in corn, as well as soy-fed animals, this also increased production for foods that use corn that is high fructose corn syrup; this ultimately contributing to the commonness of health problems for instance, heart...
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...Operating Plan - Financial Plan - Executive summary The new business venture I planned to invest would be a Shrimp Farmer. The market demands of organic food have increased the global production of freshwater shrimp farming. Shrimp has become the most popular seafood in the United States. On the other hand, consumers are becoming more conscious and concerned about the environment damage. Many shrimp farmers often use antibiotics and hormones to increase the shrimp production. The methods used before to meet the shrimp’s demands have dramatically damage environment. Now, many advances in researcher found new methods and technology that have changed the scenario. Business Description Carrillo’s Shrimp Farm would be placed in the Desert of Imperial Valley to combine the effects of the hot sun with the qualities of deep pumping well water allowing a faster growth. The shrimp would be raise in a pond with significantly depth water having as a mission a fresh, healthy, and free hormone shrimp. Since the well water rich in mineral would be drawn from deep pumping, it would carefully monitor for pollution, contaminants, and pathogens. Neither pesticides nor chemicals would be added to care about health negative effect such as neurological damage and E. coli. Before introducing population to the ponds, the baby shrimp should be properly acclimated to reduce stress and death. Another factor that prevent unnecessary stress is a PH...
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...Horticulture includes cultivation of flower, fruits, and vegetables for sale in the market, etc. The word horticulture is derived from the latin hortus, “garden”, and colere, “to cultivate.” A person who performs the activities of fruits and vegetables growing are known as horticulturist. Vegetables growing is an important part of horticulture. Presently our county is next to China in area and production of fruits and vegetable crops and has been contributing 10% of fruits and 14% of vegetable of the total world production. Horticulture has become a key driver for economic development of the Sikkim. The government has decided to adopt the policy of growth with sustainability, making horticulture a priority sector for higher income generation to farming community. 1.2 Background of the study The main purpose of this research process was to see the present status and prospectus of horticulture crops (vegetables) in East Sikkim. This topic is very important because horticulture is one of the major economic activities of the people of Sikkim. The department of horticulture is deeply involved in motivating and providing technical guidance to local farmers. The important of horticulture in improving land use, generating employment and providing national security to people has increased many folds and realization of the same by cross section of the people has further increased its importance. Therefore, the horticulture has become an important sector in Sikkim. For this reason the practical...
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...The organic food movement has gradually increased world hunger. Organic agriculture is a lot more expensive than inorganic food, and yields a much smaller and inferior quality type of crop. The world already has a shortage of food, causing starvation. If all agriculture were organic, the world would starve. Only-organic farming does not seem like a realistic idea because of the world’s large population; there would be limited supply of food. Of course, if half the population were to die off, it may seem a little more practical, but that is not the case. Four percent of Europe is currently using organic ways of growing which is a bigger percentage than America (one percent). However, Africa and most of the Western hemisphere happen to be 100 percent organic, which may be why a lot of those countries are poor. Those countries may have the food, but they do not have the money to purchase such resources. Organic farming is not cheap, and neither are the costs at the grocery store. Economically, a wholly organic agricultural system would cause a collapse in much of this developing planet. "A wholly organic world agricultural system would quickly lead to mass starvation” not to mention "economic and political collapse in much of the developing world (Ngin)." It would burn a hole through people’s pockets, especially with the economy not being at its best at the moment. Research has shown how organic farming may significantly increase yields for poor farmers and consumers...
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