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OrganicOrganic farming
Organic farming is a method of cultivation of crops in which the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified seeds, plant growth regulators and feed additives is minimized or completely eliminated. Though the crop yields for organic farming are lower than conventional methods, the food produced is eco friendly and less likely to affect the health of a consumer in the long term.
With the increased demand for organic food in North America , Europe, Japan and Australia, the number of farmers using organic agricultural practices has increased in these countries. However, in many remote and tribal areas , especially in the tropical regions, fertilizers, pesticides and other artificial products are not available, so the food produced is organic by default.
In general organic farming practices will reduce soil erosion / depletion , rotate a number of crops instead of a single crop and farm animals are allowed to graze outdoors .
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