Technical Information

Beekeepers around the world are struggling with the various negative impacts of increasingly industrialised farming practices on bee health and honey production. Organic beekeepers are particularly affected by this, as they find less and less uncultivated or organically farmed land on which it is suitable to install their bees.

Organic agriculture is considered a key element in keeping agricultural soils healthy, fertile and productive. Soils under organic management often have better soil structure, a higher organic matter content, higher biological activity, and a higher water holding capacity. All this accounts for the high priority we place on conserving and restoring soil fertility. Naturland is committed to supporting its international members in matters of compost and vermicompost management, as well as managing intercropping and agroforestry systems.

Water is the basis of all life on our planet. It is essential for plant growth. Global water consumption is rising and water is becoming increasingly scarce in many of the world’s regions. At Naturland, we focus on the sustainability of water use and management. This includes preventive measures to maintain and improve soil fertility, practical water management measures tailored to farms in regions with scarce water resources, and water stewardship on an inter-farm level. In this way, Naturland and Bio Suisse are developing a regulatory framework for their farm businesses with requirements for using water sustainably, including potential exclusion for farms that do not meet these requirements.