Through IFOAM projects, particularly the IFOAM Growing Organic program (I-GO), IFOAM supports the development and dissemination of practical education and training materials for farmers, organizations and anyone interested in learning more about organic agriculture and farming...
IFOAM Training Manual for Organic Agriculture. in the Arid and Semi-Arid Tropics(English, Spanish & French)-contains case studies of organic farming systems, describe successful organic marketing initiatives and offers guidelines for the main crops of the Arid and Semi-Arid Tropics.
IFOAM Training Manual for Organic Agriculture in the Humid Tropics (English, Spanish, French & Chinese)-contains case studies of organic farming systems, describe successful organic marketing initiatives and offer guidelines for the main crops of the Humid Tropics.
IFOAM Training Manual for Organic Agriculture in the Tropics (English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic & Farsi) -helps develop the structure of a training course or workshop and provides material and ideas for its organization.
IFOAM Training Module on Gender in Organic Agriculture (English, Spanish & French) FOR FREE! -provides information on using a gender sensitive approach/describes the main gender issues for small-scale farmers in organic agriculture in tropical regions.
IFOAM IOAS Training Manual for Assessment of Organic Certification Bodies FOR FREE! -sharing IFOAM and IOAS knowledge and experience gained from the IFOAM Accreditation Program....
IFOAM Training Manual for Seed Saving (English & Spanish) -provides detailed information on the various steps involved in seed saving and multiplication/ multiplication techniques for specific crops.
IFOAM Smallholder Group Certification - Training Curriculum for Producer Organizations (English, Spanish, French & Turkish) -provides trainers with the information and the training materials necessary to organize training on ICS for smallholder groups...
IFOAM Smallholder Group Certification - Training Curriculum on The Evaluation of Internal Control Systems (English, Spanish, French & Chinese) - provides trainers with the information and the training materials necessary to organize training on ICS for inspectors and certification body staff.
IFOAM Building Trust in Organics (revised 2007) -by Gunnar Rundgren with Ong Kung Wai -compiling case studies and commentary, with further comments and suggestions by other specialists.
IFOAM Organic Markets in Africa-based on a survey of eighty-five local market initiatives, case studies, and the market strategies of NOAM, the consultants’ experiences and a literary review.
Organic farming and climate change - Study focusing on organic agriculture and mitigation and adaptation to predictable and unpredictable impacts of climate change
Organic farming enhances soil fertility and biodiversity - The DOK-long term trial - unique in his conception - compares the consequences of bio-dynamic, bio-organic and conventional farming systems in a randomized plot trial.
Underlying Principles in Organic and Low-Input Food Processing - This publication contains a literature survey about the processing of organic and low-input food.
Code of Practice for Organic Food Processing - Diverse legal requirements and consumer expectations need to be met when producing low input or organic processed food.
Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems - These proceedings document the results of the congress ‘Improving Stustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems’ held March 20 - 23, 2007, organized by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL in cooperation with the University of Hohenheim.
Organic Action Plans. Development,implementation and evaluation - This is a practical manual for initiating and evaluating Organic Action Plans.
Arguments en faveur de l'agriculture biologique - La brochure présente 37 arguments en version abrégée.
Collection de transparents: Les principes del'agriculture biologique - 35 transparents concernant les principes et le contrôle de l'agriculture bio prises partiellement de la “Foliensammlung Biolandbau” du FiBL
Ausbildungsmodul für den ökologischen tropischen und subtropischen Landbau -Ausbildungsmodul ausgeführt von BIOHERB (Beratungsbüro für Internationale ökologische Landwirtschaft) für die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH
Kilimo cha mseto katika nchi za hari -Basic Kiswahili booklet on agroforestry aimed at the tropics and sub-tropics.
Kilimo Hai Tanzania -helping trainers and facilitators give relevant information that takes into account local needs
Terre en devenir : Réussir votre transition vers l'agriculture biologique -une ressource essentielle pour tout producteur qui s’intéresse à l’agriculture biologique, en transition ou établi en production biologique
Qu'est-ce que l'agriculture biologique ? -de base introduit l'agriculture organique en se concentrant sur les productions végétales dans les pays tropicaux et subtropicaux.
École paysanne en agriculture biologique - informe sur l'approche et le fonctionnement de l'école paysanne
Módulo de Capacitación para la Agricultura Ecológica Tropical y Subtropical -Módulo de capacitación realizado por BIOHERB (Oficina Consultora para Agricultura Ecológica Internacional)
Diversidad y Continuidad en la Producción y Comercialización de Hortalizas, Frutas y Plantas Medicinales Ecológicas -Esta cartilla es el resultado del trabajo de identificación y sistematización de tecnologías de producción ecológica
Experiencias y Aprendizajes en Organizaciones de Productores Ecológicos:-Sistematización de experiencias en seis organizaciones de productores ecológicos en Perú y Bolivia
Finca "Mi Chacra": una Experiencia de Producción Ecológica para Compartir y Aprender -de identificación y sistematización de tecnologías de producción ecológica, validadas por los producotes/as campesinos/as de Perú y Bolivia.
Huerta Orgánica Biointensiva -Un método aplicable a todo tipo de climas para la autoproducción de alimentos y la producción comercial a pequeña escala...
Manual de Agricultura y la Ganadería Ecológica 2ª Edición -recoge información muy completa sobre técnicas de agricultura y ganadería ecológicas
Conocimientos, Técnicas y Productos para la Agricultura y la Ganadería Ecológica. 2ª Edición -recoge tres tipos de informaciones para el desarrollo de la Agricultura y la Ganadería Ecológica
El Hambre en el Mundo y los Alimentos Transgénicos
-una reflexión de la conveniencia (o no) de adoptar la tecnología transgénica como una solución para paliar el hambre en el mundo
Estrategia regional paras diseminar la agricultura sostenible en Mesoamérica y el Caribe -la propuesta del GAAS para la diseminación de la Agricultura Sostenible entre los campesinos de Centroamérica, México y el Caribe
Pequeñas Fincas Organicas Diversificadas - destaca el porqué y los cómo del manejo orgánico de las fincas familiares.
Producción Orgánica en Nicaragua. Limitaciones y potencialidades -sus problemas actuales, el nivel de avance actual y potencial de la Agricultura Orgánica de Nicaragua y las condiciones que podrían estimular su desarrollo
AGROECOLOGIA. Bases científicas para una agricultura sustentable
Agroecología: Creando Sinergias para una Agricultura Sostenible
El Movimiento de Agricultura Ecológica en el Perú Balance 1980-2003 -Esta publicación se divide en cinco grandes secciones; reflexiones sobre las razones para investigar y promocionar este modelo de agricultura
IFOAM GMO-Free Regions Manual: Case Studies from Around the World -comprehensive reports from different legal settings, as well as samples of letters and links to useful websites.
What is Organic Farming? -Basic English booklet introducing organic farming focusing on vegetable production aimed at the tropics and sub-tropics.
Gaining Ground: Making a Successful Transition to Organic Farming -an invaluable tool for all farmers interested in organic farming, whether conventional, transitional or organic
The Organic Companion: Gleanings from Canadian Organic Growers -Sixty of the best organic gardening and farming articles from the magazines of Canadian Organic Growers (COG) over the past 30 years
Agroforestry in the Tropics -Basic English booklet on agroforestry aimed at the tropics and sub-tropics.
Applied Research in Organic Agriculture: Experiences of Farmers in the Mesoamerica and the Caribbean Region -revive the traditional knowledge of the regional farmers and provide information regarding the combined use of better techniques
Training Module for Tropical and Subtropical Organic Farming -Written by BIOHERB (Consulting for International Organic Agriculture)
Research And Markets: Handbook of Organic Food Safety and Quality: reference for professionals and producers concerned with improving and assuring the quality and safety of organic foods.
Handbook of Organic Food Safety and Quality - Woodhead Publishing Ltd - The Handbook of organic food quality and safety will be a standard reference for professionals and producers within the industry concerned with improving and assuring the quality and safety of organic foods.
Through IFOAM projects, particularly the IFOAM Growing Organic program (I-GO), IFOAM supports the development and dissemination of practical education and training materials for farmers, organizations and anyone interested in learning more about organic agriculture and farming.
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