October 1, 2008
Organic Farming

Organic farming is a form of agriculture which consists of methods like crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control and strictly limiting the use of any synthetic fertilizer or genetically modified organisms. Approximately 30.6 million hectares of land worldwide is farmed organically. This method of farming is legally regulated and enforced by a number of nations which follow some standards set by IFOAM and Umbrella Organization. One another organization OFAN tells about various federal policies that directly affect organic farmers, and provides educational tools about how to effectively improve the farming. Enhancing soil health is the basic concern stone of organic farming. Due to the increased concern for the risk to human health, as well as the recent and ongoing development of pesticide resistance, need to reduce use of pesticides is well recognized, the solution of which is also given by Organic Farming. This also helps in controlling erosion, promoting biodiversity. Organic fertilizers like seed meal, greensand, potash etc enhance the health of soil. Organic products stand out as having higher levels of secondary plant compounds and vitamin C though as far as carbohydrates and minerals, organic products are no different from conventional products. Additional toxic acids and antioxidants are additional benefits. Thus these have a clear advantage over traditional farming. Thus it is rightly said that the role of organic agriculture, whether in farming, processing, distribution, or consumption, is to sustain and enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms from the smallest in the soil to human beings.

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