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Yes, organic farming is sustainable. Sustainability refers to the quality, reliability, and survival of resources, all of which is encouraged and supported by organic farming's emphases upon local, on-site, and organic inputs.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt depends, on the practices being used. Sustainable farming is about being a steward to the land in which you practice agriculture on, in other words you protect that land from anything harmful and work to preserve a natural balance. Organic farming simply is a way of farming that is monitored by a governing agency (the USDA) which places restrictions on using certain chemicals in your growing operation. Organic operations still spray pesticides and insecticides as well as other cides contrary to popular belief. The reason they are allowed to is based on the USDA's definition of organic. If a toxic chemical is found in nature (i.e a plant) then it may be used in organic application despite the fact that is may pose ecological and health side effects. Organic farming that follows a pre 1980's philosophy is probably way closer to being considered sustainable than lets say that organic head of lettuce you have in your fridge. But all in all Organic and Sustainable farming are very different ways of farming, that can be interlinked but several key philosophies differ from one another
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Is modern farming a sustainable development?
no, for the most part. this doesnt mean that organic or other farming methods are sustainable...
Is fair trade eco freindly?
Fair trade is eco friendly because they make sure that they have organic and sustainable farming.
Is coffee sustainable or not?
Like any vegetable it can be if produced using organic farming methods. Most major coffee blends offer a "fair trade" or "rainforest alliance" Rainforest alliance uses organic farming methods. Tierra from Lavazza is rainforest alliance.
Where is organic farming done?
Organic farming can be done anywhere in the world.
Grant for organic farming?
Where do I find applications for minority organic farming
What is a limitation of organic farming?
There are several limitations of organic farming. One is that synthetic pesticides are not used in true organic farming, so it is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming.
Is organic farming renewable?
Yes. Just plant some of the oats harvested from the previous season, and they will grow to produce a whole new crop of their own.
What kind of mode is prevailed in Pakistan regarding farming organic or inorganic?
organic farming
Is chicken farming a sustainable practice?
yes
Is organic farming a farming activity?
Yes, organic farming is a method of growing food without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It is a type of farming.
What makes organic farming organic?
Organic farming is done without the use of chemicals of any kind. It requires much more effort than regular farming.
Is it easy to shift from chemical farming to organic farming?
No. It takes several years in which you have to practice organic farming (which costs more) and sell your produce as regular crops with regular prices. It also means learning new ways of dealing with problems and a change in mind frame thing much more long term slow processes rather then immediate results. It also means changing your market and clientele. Quite a few challenges. An alternate answer: Switching from modern farming (i.e. "chemical" farming) to organic farming doesn't necessarily mean more expenses for the farmer. It does entail different methodology and practices, however. "Easy" is a relative term. For some farmers, the switch would never be easy, for others, there is no other way to farm. In terms of a sustainable planet, many farmers feel that organic is the only way to go. After all, until the "modern" era, with chemicals, organic was the way farmers raised crops for thousands of years. response to alternate answer: organic farming is a far cry from sustainable farming in fact for each acre of organic farming one needs 5 acres of non organic farming to produce enough compost for it to fertilize the field. if you were to gather all organic waste in the world and compost the whole lot and spread it evenly all over agricultural areas you'll get about a sixth of the minimum amount needed to grow organicly. additionnaly organic farming requires more labor and produces less product so if you want to change to organic farming and still sustain the current human population you need to cut down more rain forests and nature reserves to have enough agricultural area to grow food. there are many many many reasons NOT to grow organic especially from an envirumentally friendly approach. It also will help if you learn about organic farming as a chemical to change quickly
