THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

Defining “Organic”

Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones.

Organic production is a holistic system designed to optimize the productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agro-ecosystem, including soil organisms, plants, livestock and people. The principal goal of organic production is to develop enterprises that are sustainable and harmonious with the environment.

Importance of Organic Agriculture.

Organic farming yields such vital benefits as preservation of soil's organic composition. Organic farmers utilize practices that: Maintain and improve fertility, soil structure and biodiversity, and reduce erosion.

The general principles of organic production include the following:
▪ protect the environment, minimize soil degradation and erosion, decrease pollution, optimize biological productivity and promote a sound state of health
▪ maintain long-term soil fertility by optimizing conditions for biological activity within the soil
▪ maintain biological diversity within the system
▪ recycle materials and resources to the greatest extent possible within the enterprise
▪ provide attentive care that promotes the health and meets the behavioural needs of livestock
▪ prepare organic products, emphasizing careful processing, and handling methods in order to maintain the organic integrity and vital qualities of the products at all stages of production
▪ rely on renewable resources in locally organized agricultural systems

Organic farming presents many challenges. Some crops are more challenging than others to grow organically; however, nearly every commodity can be produced organically.

Why Farm Organically?

The main reasons farmers state for wanting to farm organically are their concerns for the environment and about working with agricultural chemicals in conventional farming systems. There is also an issue with the amount of energy used in agriculture, since many farm chemicals require energy intensive manufacturing processes that rely heavily on fossil fuels. Organic farmers find their method of farming to be profitable and personally rewarding.

Advantages of Organic Farming.
Following are the mentioned below advantages of Organic Farming.

· Farmers can reduce their production costs because they do not need to buy expensive chemicals and fertilizers.

· Healthier farm workers.

· They improve plant growth and physiological activities of plants.

· In the long term, organic farms save energy and protect the environment.

· It can slow down global warming.

· There is an increasing consumer are willing to pay more for organic foods.

· Fewer residues in food.

· More animals and plants can live in the same place in a natural way. This is called biodiversity.

· Pollution of ground water is stopped.

· They reduce the need for purchased inputs.

· Poison-free

· Food Tastes Better

· Food Keeps Longer

· Organic fertilizer is considered as complete plant food.

· Organic manures produce optimal condition in the soil for high yields and good quality crops.

Summary

Organic farming can be a viable alternative production method for farmers, but there are many challenges. One key to success is being open to alternative organic approaches to solving production problems. Determine the cause of the problem, and assess strategies to avoid or reduce the long term problem rather than a short term fix for it.

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