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* Organic agriculture actually organic farming does use pesticides, what you're looking for is "biological control" which means it allows the use of synthetic fertilizers but trades chemical pest control with biological pest control. in biological control one applies parasitic wasps, entomophagic fungie and other such agents in much the same way one would apply chemical pesticides.
What else can I help you with?
Is hydroponics organic farming or intensive farming?
Hydroponic farming is a soiless type of farming which is usually done indoors. It can be organic or not. It's totally up to those doing the farming. For example: they may use pesticides or spray on fertilizer. In short hydroponic farming has nothing to do with if its organic or not.
What is traditional farm?
Traditional Farming is completely different from Organic farming, which are not allowed to use fertilizers and pesticides, traditional farming allows you to use such things, and i a lot cheaper than organic.
What causes the use of pesticides?
Pesticides are used to control pests that can damage crops, spread disease, or harm humans or animals. Factors such as increased monoculture farming, globalization, and pest resistance contribute to the use of pesticides in agriculture.
How can you prevent pollution in yamuna?
· Switch to organic or biological farming methods · Curtail the use of pesticides and fertilizers. · Persuade polluting farmers to use pesticides in such a manner that it does not enter surface water
What affect do you think dramatic change in land use such as roads canals or farming with pesticides have on indigenous people in areas such as the amazon basin?
probably the water. because of pesticides.
Whats Raising crops without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers?
It's typically referred to as "organic farming". Sometimes also called "traditional farming".
How do you protect birds from pesticides?
To protect birds from pesticides, you can use organic farming methods that reduce pesticide use, plant native vegetation to provide habitat and food sources, and avoid using pesticides during nesting season. Additionally, you can encourage the use of bird-safe pesticides and provide clean water sources for birds to drink from.
What farms use pesticides?
Yes. Pesticides can be used in organic farming. but it must be Bio-pesticide. i.e. in organic farming pests are controlled using Bio-pesticides which are prepared using some plants, plant parts & plant by-products that controls pests. Other chemical pesticides cannot be used in organic farming, because these also kills the beneficial microbes that present in field. Yes. There are approved pesticides that can be used in organic farming. However, it is important to note that synthetic pesticides may not be used. it is also importent to note that just because a pesticide is permitted for use in organic farming that does NOTmean it is a healthy one or envirumentally friendly.
All natural and organic farming?
All natural farming was established by Japanese farmer and philosopher, Masanobu Fukuoka. The approach in farming aims to avoid the use of manufactured inputs and equipment. Organic farming, on the other hand, uses fertilizers and pesticides that are considered natural.
How can you stop water polluting yamuna?
According to western researches the best way to deal with this problem is to · Switch to organic or biological farming methods · Curtail the use of pesticides and fertilizers. · Persuade polluting farmers to use pesticides in such a manner that it does not enter surface water
How could farming practices be causing a decline in bee numbers?
It's the pesticides that are used that are "killing off" or decreasing bee populations. Global warming/climate change may also have something to do with it, but the biggest factor is the use of pesticides.
What is the difference between organic food and intensive farming food?
Organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Intensive farming foods may or may not be grown using synthetic fertilizers and pesiticides.
