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    Is organic the future of farming? In its pure form, maybe not. But elements of the organic philosophy are starting to be deployed in mainstream agriculture. In this web focus, Nature's reporters analyse this trend, assess the extent of organic farming worldwide, and frame the questions on which its wider adoption will depend. Contents, including interactive graphics, are free until the end of May.

FEATURES
Organic: Is it the future of farming?
Nature 428, 792 (22 Apr 2004)

Organic FAQs
In the developed world, sales of organic produce are growing rapidly. But how far can this trend extend? That depends on how strictly you define organic farming� and the answers to three other pivotal questions.
Nature 428, 796 (22 Apr 2004)

INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS
Organic world view
Where is organic produce being grown, and where is it being consumed?
Nature 428, 794 (22 Apr 2004)




COMMENTARY
Urban myths of organic farming
Organic agriculture began as an ideology, but can it meet today's needs?
Anthony Trewavas
Nature 410, 409 - 410 (22 Mar 2001)

RESEARCH
Sustainability of three apple production systems
John P. Reganold et al.
Nature 410, 926 - 930 (19 Apr 2001)

NEWS
Nutritionists question study of organic food
Nature 412, 666 (16 Aug 2001)

CORRESPONDENCE
Fertilizer: no-till farming could reduce run-off
Anthony Trewavas
Nature 427, 99 (8 Jan 2004)

REVIEW
Agricultural sustainability and intensive production practices
David Tilman et al.
Nature 418, 671 - 677 (8 Aug 2002)

 

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