Question

what is organic farming ? how does it promote sustainable development ?

Answer 1

Organic farming is a system of farming that maintains, enhances and restores the ecological balance.
Need for organic farming arises because:

In the past, modem farming methods made excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It led to soil, water and air pollution, loss of soil fertility and too much chemical contents in foodgrains.

There is urgency to conserve the environment and eco-system and promote sustainable development.

Organic farming is an inexpensive farming technology. It can be purchased by small and marginal farmers.

Answer 2

Heyya!

This method of farming involves a limited use of chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, genetically-modified organisms, etc. Sometimes they are not used at all. This system of farming is called organic farming.

Organic farming utilizes farm wastes, bio-pesticides and also involve healthy cropping methods pattern of development. These method ensure the use of resources in a way that meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come. Hence, promoting sustainable development.

 

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