ORGANIC

FARMING Reporter: john and

Rey Escala

Heartfe Maximo
What is organic
farming?
 Organic farming is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants
and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of
biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain soil
fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage.
 In other words, organic farming is a farming method that involves
growing and nurturing crops without the use of synthetic based fertilizers
and pesticides. Also, no genetically modified organisms are permitted.
 It relies on ecologically balanced agricultural principles like crop
rotation, green manure, organic waste, biological pest control, mineral
and rock additives. Organic farming makes use of pesticides and
fertilizers if they are considered natural and avoids the use of various
petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides.
 HISTORY OF ORGANIC
FARMING
• The concepts of organic agriculture were developed in the early
1900s by Sir Albert Howard, F.H. King, Rudolf Steiner, and
others who believed that the use of animal manures (often made
into compost), cover crops, crop rotation, and biologically
based pest controls resulted in a better farming system.

• The demand for organic food was stimulated in the 1960s by

the publication of Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson, which
documented the extent of environmental damage caused by
insecticides.
Principles Of Organic Agriculture

Principles Of Organic Agriculture

Organic farming methods accord with the
four basic principles that reveal their
essence: health, ecology, fairness, and care.
They are the driving force of the concept,
interrelating and enhancing each other. For
instance, pesticides used in organic farming
spare the ecology and do not evoke side
effects in living beings, promoting health.
Health - The principle of health in organic farming suggests
avoiding dangerous chemicals.
 Ecology – The principle of ecology in farming involves
utilizing environmentally friendly techniques.
 Fairness - principle of fairness in organic farming
advocates a decent and respectful attitude to all
participants of the business.
 Care - The principle of care in agriculture encourages
sparing consumption of resources with upcoming
generations and nature in mind.
The organic agriculture concept
requires strict compliance with
established standards that define and
restrict applicable techniques. The
common and approved ones include
the following.
Organic Farming Practices

 Crop Rotation - Crop rotation means

changing species on the same field season
by season.

 Cover Cropping - This farming approach

implies covering the field with any plant
species, either for a certain season or
perennially, partially between the crop
rows or completely.
 Green Manures - Mixing green plants with the
soil enriches it with organic matters and
nitrogen in particular.

 Animal Manures - This organic farming

practice enriches the soil with natural
components that originated from animals, either
raw or composted (excluding slaughter by-
products).

 Integrated Pest Management - To combat

pests, organic farming does not intend to
destroy them completely as it will cause
ecosystem changes.

 Integrated Weed Management - Heavy

chemicals are prohibited in organic farming.
 Livestock Management -
The organic agriculture
guidelines exclude
dangerous and dubious
additives to breed poultry
and cattle like synthetic
medications, growth-
boosting drugs and
hormones, antibiotics,
non-organic forage,
GMOs, clones, etc.
 Advantages Of Organic Farming

The concept and practices of organic agriculture have certain pluses:

refused health-threatening chemicals;
avoided costs for expensive synthetic additives;
ensured food quality and certification;
improved product taste and nutritional value.
protected environment;
recycled natural wastes for manure;
 boosted soil quality.
 Disadvantages Of Organic Farming

reduced production volumes;

increased farming labor and time consumption for manual and
mechanical work, crop observation, and uncompromised compliance
with standards;
frequent pest and weed control instead of one-time chemical
applications;
shortened shelf-life (natural organic food usually spoils faster due to the
absence of preservatives);
 higher prices of organic products vs conventional ones.
Is Organic Farming Sustainable?

• Organic agriculture supports the

ecosystem balance and spares natural
resources. This approach ensures the
availability and productivity of lands
in the future.
“EVERY TIMEYOU BUY
ORGANIC YOU ARE
PERSUADING MORE
FARMERS TO GROW
ORGANIC .”
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 https://www.britannica.com/topic/organic-farming
 https://agrierp.com/blog/best-livestock-management-
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 https://www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq6/en/#:
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