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Advantages:
- no artificial fertilisers...therefore less CO2 released(energy from combustion of fossil fuels is required in manufacturing).
- Using 'green' fertlizers means that the soil structure is much better due to increased humus content increases the water retention of soils and prevents exhaustion of soil. - Reduces risk of pest epidemics as over use of pesticides speeds up the process of natural selection. Also reduces problems linked with over use of pesticides eg bioaccumulation and biomagnification (a good example being DDT)
- Reduced use of artificial nitrogen fertilisers reduces the risk of eutrophication.
- No use of antibiotics in meat production etc...reduces risk of antibiotic resistance.
These make this method of farming much more sustainable compared to intensive agriculture.
- Eating organic keeps pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, nitrates, GMO and refined foods out of our body, keeping it in the best possible condition.
Disadvantages:
- high labour inputs required
- lower crop yield compared to intensive agricultural systems at present although some experts say that the yield of organic farming can meet and exceed these crop yields.
- Organic food is usually more expensive and sometimes difficult to find.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoEnvironmental and human well-being and less extensive area of impact and operations are the respective pros and cons of organic farming. For example, organic farming demands local and on-site inputs so that it is easier to contain or control detrimental impacts upon ecologies and peoples but at the same time it confines organic farmer to influences and markets within a restricted area (which decreases independence and increases dependence in the event of catastrophe).
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∙ 14y ago
Pros: healthier--less or no pesticide residue, no artificial hormones that are suspected of causing human illness; better for the environment (no chemical pesticides and artificial chemicals suspected of polluting the environment).
Cons: 1) more expensive 2) criticisms for meat eating in general apply to eating organic meat--cruelty, strain on Natural Resources, pollution.
Another con is that organic animals are not vaccinated against disease. This could cause unnecessary suffering to the animals, and the diseases could be passed on to us.
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∙ 11y agoFor Organic Farming the Positive aspects are:
1) Organic Farming is better for the Environment
2) Organic Farming allows us to reuse the soil that was already used
3) Organic Farming uses less energy
For non-organic
1) its cheaper
2) its equally healthy as organic food
3)while it was growing it didn't have no bugs bothering the plant
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What are the cons of non organic food?
Cons of non-organic foods are that they may contain GMO ingredients, harmful additives, harmful preservatives, etc.
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Cons: Eventually run out, global warming, hurting earth, losing our resources. Pros: cheap
What is non-organic farming about?
Non-organic farming, usually called conventional farming. uses synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Unlike organic farming, GMO crops can be grown. About 95% of US crops are produced using conventional farming techniques.
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.
Was not all farming organic until the introduction of non organic methods?
Yes, all farming was organic before the manufacture of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
What are two negative aspects for a farmer about growing organic foods?
Organic farming is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming and is often more expensive to do.
Does the soil of organic farming last longer than conventional farming soil?
In true organic farming, the soil is built up with organic matter, which means nutrients in the soil are replenished. In non-organic farming, fertilizers are used to replenish certain nutrients only, while other nutrients may be depleted. In that sense, soil (nutrients in the soil) last longer in organic farming.
What is the organic farming rule?
Do no environmental harm is the organic farming rule. Organic farmers therefore refrain from chemical, genetically modified, non-local, and off-site inputs. Organic farming requires attention to the health of the soil and of its soil food web and the coordination of well-being with weather and wildlife.
What is organic farming in detail?
Local, micro-level, non-genetically modified, non-synthetic, and on-site are the descriptive details regarding organic farming. Organic farming involves procedures which do not admit chemical inputs or genetic modification. It requires reliance upon immediately available resources so as to avoid preservatives and to maximize freshness and quality.
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