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ORGANIC FARMING Organic farming is defined as production of crop, animal, and other products without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides, transgenic species, or antibiotics and growth-enhancing steroids, or other chemicals.

ORGANIC FARMING AND IT'S BENIFITS Compared with conventional agriculture, organic farming uses fewer pesticides, reduces soil erosion, decreases nitrate leaching into groundwater and surface water, and recycles animal wastes back into the farm. These benefits are counterbalanced by higher food costs for consumers and generally lower yields.

Types of Organic Farming Pure Organic Farming. As the name of this farming process suggests, it uses natural ways for #cultivation. ... $Crop diversity. ...  There are basically two types of organic farming: pure organic farming and integrated organic farming. With pure organic farming, the method includes the use of manures and biopesticides with complete avoidance of inorganic chemicals and pesticides. Key Features of Organic Farming Sustainability Since it does not include the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, organic agriculture is very sustainable in many aspects. ... Research has shown that organic farms use 45 percent less energy, release 40 percent less carbon emissions, and foster 30 percent more biodiversity compared to conventional farming. *Sir Albert Howard The British botanist Sir Albert Howard is often referred to as the father of modern organic agriculture, because he was the first to apply modern scientific knowledge and methods to traditional agriculture.
 * 1) Integrated Organic Farming. ...
 * 2) Crop Rotation. ...
 * 3) Green Manure. ...
 * 4) Compost. ...
 * 1) Soil Management. ...
 * 2) Controlling pests Biologically.
 * 1) Natural Livestock and Poultry Production. ...
 * 2) Natural Crop Production. ...
 * 3) Organic Weed and Pest Control. ...
 * 4) Soil Management. ...
 * 5) Buffer Zones and Record-Keeping. ...
 * 6) Maintaining Ecological Balance. ...
 * 7) Maintaining Fairness.