How is Organic Farming Different?
Organic farming differs from conventional farming in several important ways. First and foremost, organic farming excludes the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and genetic engineering. Organic farmers nourish plants and replenish the soil by using natural fertilizers; they protect crops against pests by using natural predators, barriers and trap crops. Organic farmers use crop rotation, hand weeding, cover crops and mulches to manage weeds. Organic farming is a true scientific discipline. Many people think that after planting, organic farmers simply allow nature to take its course. In reality, organic farmers must be extremely vigilant and spend considerable time observing and monitoring their fields, since natural predators and other approved pest control applications have to be applied early in order to control pests, mildews or other problems. Organic farmers also need a thorough mastery of ecology and soil science, as organic farming requires healthy soil. Improv
