ORGANIC FARMING
                     ORGANIC FARMING
What is Organic Farming?
 Organic farming can be defined as a system of management and 
agricultural production that combines a high level of biodiversity with 
environmental practices that preserve natural resources and has rigorous 
standards for animal welfare. 
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Demand for natural products 
 Furthermore, organic farming responds to consumer growing demand for 
natural products and simultaneously allows to preserve the environment in 
the context of sustainable rural development.
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Principles of organic farming
 No use of “synthetic” chemicals yet fertilizers or pesticides at their 
“natural origin” are allowed
 No use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
 Recycle all organic waste
 Crop rotation to improve soil regeneration
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Principles of organic farming cont.
 Pest control by biological agents
 Extensive breeding with organic food and give priority to alternative 
medicines and preventions
 Ensure animal welfare
 Respect for the environment and preservation of natural resources
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Benefits
 In general, organic farming is more widespread than conventional farming: 
for example, farm animals in organic farming generally benefit from larger 
areas, with compulsory access to the outdoors for certain animals.
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Disadvantage
 The yields of organic farming are generally lower than those of 
conventional farming. This means higher operating costs. 
 Therefore, in general, the recommended retail price (RRP) for consumers 
buying from organic farming is higher than the selling prices of traditional 
agriculture.
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Organic Farming And Health
 The consumption of organic products is often correlated with more 
healthy lifestyles of people who follow a better diet, practice sports, pay 
more attention to health or have higher living standards.
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Organic Farming And The Environment
 Organic farming also has several benefits for the environment. The first is 
obviously that it reduces the number of pesticides used. Thus, organic 
farming reduces the potentially harmful effects of pesticides on 
biodiversity and ecosystems.
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Sustainability over the long term
 Organic agriculture considers the medium- and long-term effect of 
agricultural interventions on the agro-ecosystem. 
 It aims to produce food while establishing an ecological balance to 
prevent soil fertility or pest problems. Organic agriculture takes a 
proactive approach as opposed to treating problems after they emerge.
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Air and climate change
 Organic farming reduces non-renewable energy use by decreasing 
agrochemical needs (these require high quantities of fossil fuel to be 
produced). 
 Organic farming contributes to mitigating the greenhouse effect and 
global warming through its ability to sequester carbon in the soil.
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