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what is organic farming?how is it is useful over fertilizers and pesticides?

 Organic farming is a farming system with minimal or no use of chemicals as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides etc and with a maximum input of organic manures, recycled farm-wastes, use of bio-agents such as culture of blue green algae in preparation of biofertilizers, neem leaves or turmeric specifically in grain storage as bio-pesticides, with healthy cropping systems [mixed cropping, inter-cropping and crop rotation.

 

It is useful over fertilizers and pesticides by following :

  • Lower Growing Cost: The economics of organic farming is characterized by increasing profits via reduced water use, lower expenditure on fertilizer and energy, and increased retention of topsoil. To add to this the increased demand for organic produce makes organic farming a profitable option for farmers.
  • Enhances Soil Nourishment: Organic farming effectively addresses soil management. Even damaged soil, subject to erosion and salinity, are able to feed on micro-nutrients via crop rotation, inter-cropping techniques and the extensive use of green manure. The absence of chemicals in organic farming does not kill microbes which increase nourishment of the soil.
  • Resistance to Disease and Pest: Farming the organic way enables farmers to get rid of irksome weeds without the use of any mechanical and chemical applications. Practices such as hand-weeding and soil enhancement with mulch, corn gluten meal, garlic and clove oil, table salt and borax not only get rid of weeds and insects, but also guarantee crop quality.
  • Increased Drought Tolerance: Organically grown plants are more drought tolerant. The soluble salts in cells of fertilizers-fed plants are unable to osmotically draw sufficient water to maintain safe dilution, thereby increasing the salt content. This salt level reaches toxic levels and result in the death of plants.
  • Environment-friendly Practices: The use of green pesticides such as neem, compost tea and spinosad is environment-friendly and non-toxic. These pesticides help in identifying and removing diseased and dying plants in time and subsequently, increasing crop defense systems.

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This method of farming involves a limited use of chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, genetically-modified organisms, etc. Sometimes they are not used at all. This system of farming is called organic farming.

Following are the advantages of organic farming:

  • This method utilizes farm-wastes such as excreta, instead of chemical fertilizers which pollute the water bodies.
  • It involves healthy cropping system (mixed cropping, intercropping, and crop rotation) which does not make the soil deficient of nutrients. It also helps soil in replenishing its nutrients.
  • It includes the use of bio-pesticides (such as neem and turmeric leaves mixed with stored gains etc.).
  • This method is effective for providing nutrition in plants, managing pests, and producing a good yield.

 

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This method of farming involves a limited use of chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, genetically-modified organisms, etc. Sometimes they are not used at all. This system of farming is called organic farming.

Following are the advantages of organic farming:

  • This method utilizes farm-wastes such as excreta, instead of chemical fertilizers which pollute the water bodies.
  • It involves healthy cropping system (mixed cropping, intercropping, and crop rotation) which does not make the soil deficient of nutrients. It also helps soil in replenishing its nutrients.
  • It includes the use of bio-pesticides (such as neem and turmeric leaves mixed with stored gains etc.).
  • This method is effective for providing nutrition in plants, managing pests, and producing a good yield.

 

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ganic farmingis a form ofagriculturethat relies on techniques such ascrop rotation,green manure,compost, andbiological pest control. Depending on whosedefinitionis used, organic farming uses fertilizers and pesticides (which includeherbicides,insecticidesandfungicides) if they are considerednatural(such asbone mealfrom animals orpyrethrinfrom flowers), but it excludes or strictly limits the use of synthetic petrochemicalfertilizersandpesticides;plant growth regulatorssuch ashormones; livestockantibiotics;genetically modified organisms;[1]human sewagesludge; andnanomaterials.[2]

Organic agricultural methods are internationally regulated and legally enforced by many nations, based in large part on the standards set by theInternational Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements(IFOAM), an internationalumbrella organizationfor organic farming organizations established in 1972.[3]IFOAM defines the overarching goal of organic farming as:

"Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils,ecosystemsand people. It relies on ecological processes,biodiversityand cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved..."

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ganic farmingis a form ofagriculturethat relies on techniq

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