ORGANIC
FARMING
BOBEICA MARIA VALENTINA RALUCA
Organic farming, what
is it and why is it good
for the planet?
Agriculture is one of the most
polluting economic activities, affecting the
atmosphere, soil and water. For this reason, in
the middle of the fight against climate change,
a change of model that is committed to
sustainability is urgently needed.
The alternative is organic
farming, which is based on respect for the
natural dynamics of ecosystems and is, in
short, more respectful of the environment and
also healthier.
Organic farming, what is it
and why is it good for the
planet?
According to the United Conventional agriculture is one
Nations, by 2050 there will be more than 9.5 of the main causes of biodiversity loss, but it
billion human beings on the planet and that also generates other undesirable impacts by
requires producing a lot of food — although increasing air, water and soil pollution
not so much would be needed if food waste through the use of chemicals, which in turn
were reduced. Already today, pose health risks.
agriculture and livestock farming generate 23 Adopting this model in search of
% of greenhouse gases according to the more sustainable food, together with new
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change practices such as hydroponics or foodtech, is
(IPCC), a worrying fact that invites us to presented as the most viable alternative.
rethink the model for future generations.
WHAT IS
ORGANIC
FARMING Organic farming is a system of agricultural
production based on the use of natural processes and
resources — no chemicals or genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) are used — in order to obtain healthier
and more nutritious food while protecting soil fertility,
preventing the spread of pests and respecting the
environment.
It is a system that, instead of using agricultural
inputs, carries out specific practices depending on the
characteristics of each ecosystem.
The imparct of organic
farming
It helps the development of
It ensures healthier, tastier
local communities by
01 integrating natural assets 04 and more nutritious food for
the present and the future.
into agricultural systems.
It generates higher crop It protects the soil against
02 yields and profitability than
conventional farming.
05 erosion and degradation,
thus increasing its fertility.
It promotes, enhances and
It does not pollute water
03 protects biodiversity,
increasing resilience to 06 with chemical inputs and
conserves aquifers.
climate change.
OBJECTIVES OF
ORGANIC
FARMING
According to the European Commission (EC),
around 8.5 % of farmland in the European Union (EU) is
farmed using organic methods a figure that will rise to 15-
18 % by 2030 if we continue at the current rate. To
encourage these practices, the EC has an Action Plan for
developing organic production [PDF]External link, opens in
new window. with which it expects to increase this number
to 25 %.
OBJECTIVES
OF ORGANIC
FARMING
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Maintain Improve soil
Responsible use of Conserve the
biodiversity and fertility and water
energy and natural regional ecological
protect animal quality.
resources. balance.
welfare.
TYPES OF
ORGANIC
FARMING
Organic Biodynamic Natural
agriculture agriculture agriculture
One of its central themes is the Avoiding ploughing
The basis of organic farming: idea of the organism-farm, i.e. the soil or using
healthy soil to improve crops, understanding the farm as a prepared compost,
the use of permanent ground living being in which each pesticides or
cover and careful use of local organ interacts with the others fertilisers and not
resources. for the benefit of the whole and pulling up weeds or
the cosmos. pruning.
ADVANTAGES
AND
DISADVANTAGES
OF ORGANIC
FARMING ADVANTAGES
It produces healthier, more nutritional food, which is also tastier.
Biodiversity improves. According to the European Union, organic fields have around 30 %
more biodiversity, which improves crop resistance to climate change.
It reduces the number of infestations using natural means, for example, by introducing
beneficial insects and birds that eat the unwanted pests.
It does not pollute soil or water and consumes less energy than conventional farming,
which is good for the environment.
ADVANTAGES
AND
DISADVANTAGES
OF ORGANIC
FARMING DISADVANTAGES
Criticisms of organic farming revolve around an alleged inability to feed the world's
growing population on its own, although there is no conclusive research on this.
Another criticism, supported by data, is that organic products are more expensive for
consumers, making them less accessible to lower-income segments of the population..
Conclusions
From the foregoing discussion, it can be
inferred that organic farming appears to be a sustainable,
economic and eco-friendly, since there is no risk of
residual toxicity. It improves soil fertility and yielded
quality production. An addition of compost prepared from
farm wastes i.e. FYM, Neem-cake, biogas, slurry, vermi-
compost etc. helps maintain organic matter in soil.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
● https://www.slideshare.net/joshijigar786/organic-farmin
g-51490247
● https://www.iberdrola.com/sustainability/organic-farmi
ng
● https://www.britannica.com/topic/organic-farming
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