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What You Can Find at OrganikizBiz..
By visiting organikizbiz.org.tr, you can reach the environments specified under the following headings.
Regulations
Here you will find many topics such as Basic issues, Comments, Unclear issues and more regarding Organic Farming country regulations, especially in Türkiye, USA, European Union, Canada and Japan.
Information for Beginners
Where should I start, or should I start? If you are looking for answers to these questions, we recommend you to look at the content.
Standards
Basic information and links about Organic Agriculture Standards such as Bio Suisse, Demeter, Naturland, Krav are on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Be sure to check out our page for the common misconceptions and opposites of Organic Agriculture and also for the answers to the questions that are on your mind.
Documents
If you are a manufacturer or exporter preparing for an audit, you can find some draft documents that can inspire you, as well as guide documents, here.
practical information
You can get information about topics such as Copper calculation, Nitrogen calculation, Parallel production here.
Non-Organic Farming Standards
You can access information about the standards that serve purposes that we believe are as valuable as Organic Agriculture and are especially related to sustainability, social requirements, environment, management, etc. here.
News
You can follow the latest news on Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Agriculture here.
Latest Posts
Plant Protection Rules in Organic Production
Plant protection rules are applied to prevent damage caused by diseases, pests, and weeds. Plant protection practices are not limited to direct input use, and in both organic and conventional farming, they involve the application of various cultural, physical, and biological measures before input use.
Soil Management and Fertilization
Protecting the long-term fertility of our soils and ensuring their responsible use are among the general objectives of organic production. Accordingly, in organic crop production, soil management and cultivation practices are used that preserve or increase soil organic matter, enhance soil stability and biodiversity, and prevent soil compaction and soil erosion.
Rules on Seeds and Other Plant Reproductive Materials
The rules on seeds or other plant reproductive material used in plant production hold an important place in organic plant production. When operators plan to use seeds or other reproductive material, it is of critical importance that the relevant Regulation rules are well understood and that the necessary information is submitted to the control body before sowing/planting.
Beekeeping Rules in Organic Farming
Beekeeping is not limited to honey production; it is a critical activity for the continuity of the ecosystem. In the organic farming system, beekeeping is subject to specific rules, both in terms of product quality and environmental sustainability. Regulations concerning organic beekeeping are detailed in both Turkey and the European Union. In this article, we will address these two regulations in a comparative manner. The U.S. National Organic Program (NOP) Regulation will be discussed in the final part of the article.
Organic Product Processing Rules
The ‘processing’ of products produced in accordance with organic farming methods is an organic farming activity. When it is planned to process products produced according to organic production rules at an operator in Türkiye; according to Article 6, Principles of Commencement of Organic Farming, of the Turkish Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Farming published in the Official Gazette No. 27676;