Question

What is organic farming ? Explain its benefits​

Answer 1

Answer:

Organic farming is a type of farming in which no chemical, pesticides or fertilizers are used.

ADVANTAGES

(1) Supports Soil

(2) There is no worries of genetically modified foods

(3) The working environment for farmer's is healthy

(4) Provides better nutrition

Organic farming uses a variety of techniques to improve soil fertility. Such as -Crop rotation, cover cropping, reduces tillage and application of compost.

The history of organic farming was developed in the early 1900s by Sir Albert Howard, F. H. King, Rudolf Steiner and others. (Extra Information)

Answer 2

Answer:-

◆ Oraganic farming is an alternative method of production of crops and livestock without the use of harmful chemical pesticides, fertiliser, growth hormones etc.

◆ Some of the methods used in organic farming are the usage of green manures, mechanical cultivation,crop rotation etc.

The advantages are as follows:

1. Eco-friendly and produce healthier crops as natural methods are employed.

2. Helps in saving energy.

3. The fertility of the soil is conserved.

4. Reduction in production cost as expensive fertilizers and pesticides are not required.