ONLINE ASSIGNMENT TOPIC: ORGANIC FARMING AND BENEFITS - GROUP C

 ONLINE ASSIGNMENT

TOPIC: ORGANIC FARMING AND BENEFITS

GROUP C

NTRODUCTION

Organic farming is a sustainable agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a response to the environmental harm caused by the use of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture, and it has numerous ecological benefits.

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.

BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FARMING

1. Lack of harmful pesticides

Several types of synthetic pesticides used in conventional farming can be harmful to both animals and humans. At times, these pesticides may end up in the air and also groundwater sources thus polluting the area around the farm.

2. Sustainably healthy soil

As opposed to organic farming, conventional farming takes away the valuable nutrients and artificially returns the nutrients back through synthetic fertilizers. This method does not encourage the growth of healthy bacteria or other decomposers that stabilizes soil health.

3. Biodiversity

Organic farming strives to attain biodiversity in plants – this means that several species of plants thrive on the field during a certain year. Besides biodiversity being healthier for the soil, it also helps in controlling pest populations and makes a healthy environment for wild fauna such as deer, reptiles, rodents, birds, and other animals by ensuring a more balanced ecosystem.

4. Closely related to environment

Organic farming and the environment have been closely linked in the past years. This is mainly about how precision agriculture can aid in developing the environment and even organic farming. Precision agriculture uses all available technologies to lift sustainability by utilizing everything including land, fuel, water, pesticides, and fertilizer. organic farming strives to attain sustainable agriculture and promotes the existence of bacteria and decomposers leading to soils that are sustainable.

CONCLUSION

Organic farming is benefiting to the environment, human health, and farmers and promoting healthy soil, and animals. Organic farming can pave the path for sustainable agriculture and protecting our ecosystem.