Organic farming is an agricultural system which
originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing farming
practices. It is defined by the use of fertilizers of organic origin such as
compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and
places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting. Biological pest control, mixed cropping and the fostering of insect predators
are encouraged.
Organic farming is a
technique that involves the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in
natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding
synthetic substances to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby
minimizing pollution and wastage. Organic farming is based on principles like
crop rotation, green manure, organic waste, and avoid the use of various
petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Difference between
Organic and Modern farming methods- In conventional methods farmers use
harsh chemicals to remove fungicides whereas in organic farming farmers prepare
natural fertilizers like manure, etc. Moreover while consuming conventional
farming will absorb the pesticides and weedicide resides into the body which
might lead to developing a dangerous disease like cancer etc.
Reasons for Organic
Farming
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To accurate the benefits of nutrients
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Natural and better taste
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Healthy living style
Benefits of Organic
farming
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Better Nutrition
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Help us stay healthy
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Free of poison
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Enhanced taste
·
Longer shelf life
The benefits of choosing organic foods and products are many
like higher level of antioxidants and less as well as absence of harmful
chemicals and preservatives. The food grows in organic way also tastes better
than the conventional method. The impact of organic agriculture on natural
resources favours interactions within the agro-ecosystem that is vital for both
agricultural production and nature conservation. Ecological services derived
include soil forming and conditioning, soil stabilization, waste recycling,
carbon sequestration, nutrients cycling, predation, pollination and habitats.
The hidden costs of agriculture to the environment in terms of natural resource
degradation are reduced.
Sugyan Mohanty
