What
is Organic farming?
From
Suite 101, written by Deborah Turton
Organic
farming is a type of farming that uses no synthetic pesticides,
herbicides or fertilizers. An organic farmer aims to create
a healthy, balanced soil, which supports many creatures
such as beetles, worms, grubs, bacteria, fungi, rotifers,
etc. Organic farming also aims to create a habitat that
supports many different creatures above ground such as
snakes, toads, birds, and insects. The healthy soil together
with the healthy habitat should lead to healthy, productive
plants.
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