What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?
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Organic farming is a form of agriculture which makes use of organic inputs for the supply of nutrients and management of pests and diseases. It makes use of organic inputs for cultivation. It is a whole system of farming that restores, maintains and enhances the ecological balance. It offers a way to substitute costlier agricultural inputs with locally produced inputs. These inputs are cheaply available and generate good returns on investment. These inputs help soil to gain nutrients. Production from conventional farming is toxic and less nutritious which harms the livestock, depletes the soil and devastates natural eco-system. When chemical fertilizers are used in farming, it drains to water bodies and pollute them. In organic farming, production is toxic- free. Owing to this reasons, the use of factory made fertilizers is getting reduced over time. Studies reveals that organically produced food has more nutritional value. With organic farming penetration of chemical fertilizers in water bodies has reduced. Organic produce is pesticides free and promote sustainable development.
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