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How do organic farmers cope without using pesticides?
Organic farmers do use pesticides, they just use the ones approved for organic production, such as Bt insecticides.
What do farmers use to contol pests on an organic farm?
Crop rotation and approved organic pesticides.
Why dont organic farmers use pesticides?
They do. They just use organic pesticides, natural compounds which help control or suppress a given pest.
When was California Certified Organic Farmers created?
California Certified Organic Farmers was created in 1973.
What do fertillisers provide for plants?
Nutrients , food .
What percentage farmers' markets feature organic food?
There are so many farmers' markets that it would be impossible to say. It is unlikely that all farmers at any market would be organic growers and many markets may not have any organic farmers.
Instead of using pesticides what do farmers use?
Although organic farmers do in fact typically use some pesticides, they are greatly limited in what kinds of pesticides they are allowed to use. They therefore have to typically use lots of hand labor in the production of their crops. This is one reason why organic produce, for example, tends to be a little more costly than its counterpart.
How might organic farmers use compost?
Organic Farmers use very fine compost as a mulch. A Mulch sits on the surface and protects the Eco System underneath from intruders and, as it rains, the water will carry nutrients from the compost deeper to the bottom of the soil where the roots grow.
Why should farmers use organic fertilizers in their crops?
It depends on whether they want to or not. Organic fertilizers are good but when it comes down to saying whether they should or not is really up to them.
What do organic farmers use to grow crops?
they use fish to plant the plant the seed in ushaly they open the fish and place the seed within.
Why do organic farmers not use herbicides?
That chemicals, genetic modification and synthetics are disallowed is the reason why organic farmers do not use herbicides. The equivalent controls in organic farming receive the label botanicals if the treatments come from plants, such as pyrethrin from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium. Much of the plant pest control in organic farming will be achieved by eliminating the stresses that encourage pathogens and pests through respect for plant-specific air, heat, light, moisture and nutrient needs.
How does organic farming improve soil and water quality?
Soil health: Organic farmers prioritize soil health as the foundation of their nutrient management strategy. Healthy soils contain a diverse community of microorganisms that help to break down organic matter and release nutrients for plant uptake. Organic farmers use practices such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and composting to build soil health and fertility.
