The contents of sugars, organic acids, total phenolic content, and the antioxidant activity were quantified in the flesh of red beet from conventional (CON), integrated (INT), organic (ORG), biodynamic (BD), and control farming systems. Significant differences were measured for malic acid, total phenolic content (TPC), and total antioxidant activity.
COBISS.SI-ID: 3023916
Biodynamic (BD) agriculture became the subject of research efforts during the past decades. Results od field experiments as well as case studies show effects of BD preparations on yield, soil quality and biodiversity. Moreover, BD preparations express a positive environmental impact in terms of energy use and efficiency. BD farming strives to positively impact cultural landscape design as well. Summarized data showed that further research is needed in the field of food quality comparison, environmental performance, and on the effects of BD farming practices on farm animals.
COBISS.SI-ID: 2777644
The paper presents and reviews agricultural terminology to gain better understanding of the terms. In addition, they discuss possibilities for the further development of environmental measures by categorizing them into 'Brussels' and 'non-Brussels'. Finally, the authors raise questions about the new challenges that have arisen throught data analysis and parctical experiences during the establishment of organic and integrated agriculture in Slovenia.
COBISS.SI-ID: 2762028
The objective of the study was to evaluate performance from birth until slaughter, as well as final carcass and meat quality, of pigs raised either conventionally or respecting organic standards. The results of the present study indicate possible problems (lower feed intake, growth retardation) associated with the use of commercially available organic diets for piglets. On the other hand such diets can increase intramuscular fat content, which is interesting in terms of improved meat quality.
COBISS.SI-ID: 3573352
The capability of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was examined for the purposes of quality control of dry-cured ham. Predictive models were developed different parameters in biceps femoris muscle. Best results were obtained for salt content and salt percentage in moisture/dry matter, it was satisfactory for moisture, non-protein nitrogen, intramuscular fat and total free amino acids, while not so for protein content and proteolysis index. Based on the results, NIR spectroscopy can replace chemical methods in quality control of dry-cured ham.
COBISS.SI-ID: 3503720