Organic farming - Wikipedia Organic farming, also known as organic agriculture or ecological farming, or biological farming, [1][2][3][4][5] is an agricultural system that emphasizes the use of naturally occurring, non-synthetic inputs, such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation, companion planting, and
Organic farming | Definition, History, Methods, Practices, Benefits . . . Organic farming, agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops The ecological benefits of organic farming are counterbalanced by higher food costs and generally lower yields Learn more about organic farming
Organic Agriculture in Canada - Parliament of Canada Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects
Organic Farming Practices - Rodale Institute What makes a farm organic? Organic farming works in harmony with nature Since organic farmers don’t use synthetic fertilizers, GMOs, or pesticides, they have to fight insects, disease and weeds and grow abundant food with the help of other methods What connects all organic farming practices is their ultimate goal: to build and improve the soil, quite literally the foundation of our food
Home - Canadian Organic Growers Canadian Organic Growers and the Organic Federation of Canada are alarmed by Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada’s (AAFC) decision to eliminate researchers and staff, close research facilities, and wind down key research programs working towards new food safety, security, and production growth innovations
What is organic? - Soil Association What is organic food? Organic is a system of farming and food production Organic farmers aim to produce high-quality food, using methods that benefit our whole food system, from people to planet, plant health to animal welfare In the face of climate change, diet related ill-health and widespread decline in wildlife, the need to change our food systems has never been greater A transition
The Benefits of Organic Farming | Ecocert In this sense, organic farming offers a coherent and sustainable transformation of our food system, directly aligned with the planet’s limits 10 What should we remember about Organic Farming? The benefits of organic farming are numerous and provide a coherent response to major environmental, social, and health challenges
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