ONLINE ASSIGNMENT TOPIC: Organic Farming and Benefits - Group E

 

ONLINE ASSIGNMENT

TOPIC: Organic Farming and Benefits

Group E

INTRODUCTION

It is an approach in farming, which uses no or less concentration of herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. In this farming, organic matters like farm-wastes and organic manures are used. It is a kind of farming, which includes the application of eco-friendly techniques for sustainable development.

Benefits of organic farming

1. No more genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

The biggest advantage of organic farming is that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are not grown. This helps to save a lot of costs and also makes organic farming efficient. The risk of mutations in crops also decreases as they are not genetically altered.

2. Soil Protection

Organic farming gives added protection to the soil. Healthy soil is very important for the good growth of crops. The soils are protected and remain healthy because chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers are avoided in the farming process

3. Better nutrition

The use of organic farming leads to the production of food products that are more nutritional; consisting of higher nutritional content as compared to products produced from conventional methods of farming. The flavours and taste of the products produced through organic farming are also substantially better and more natural.

4. Healthy working environment around farms

Organic farming creates a non-toxic working environment for people working around the farm. This is because organic farming aims to stop using chemicals that may create health problems among people working on the farm.

5. Climate-friendly

Organic farming is a much more climate-friendly process as it doesn’t require petroleum-based fertilizers and chemicals. The plants produced by organic farming help to store carbon thus reducing the greenhouse effect.

Conclusion

Organic farming doesn’t damage the soil; neither does it promote the process of desertification. This low input and restorative process helps to preserve the land for future generations. It has protect our ecosystem.