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What are the necessary characteristics of a good organic farmer?
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∙ 6y ago
Attention to detail, comfortability with numbers, patience with paper work and understanding of economics, nature and weather are necessary characteristics of a good organic farmer. Much of the existing support system is geared towards commercial, large-scale farming. Organic farmers therefore need to pay attention to the fine print that differentiates failure and success: balancing budgets, calculating controls, completing start-up and yearly paper works, identifying resource drains and selecting environmentally friendliest, most effective biological, cultural and mechanical treatment options.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 7y agoOrganic Gardening is feeding the soil and not the plants. Decomposing plants and animal manure is added to the soil instead of chemical fertilizer. Plants that have bad chemicals in them such as nicotine are not used. The second principle is to grow plants without stress of weeds and extreme weather. The third principle is to keep insects away naturally. The gardener may pick bugs off by hand or use water spray to remove them. Slugs can be controlled with eggshells or diatomaceous earth. The fourth principle is to minimise any bad effects on the environment. Things like crop rotation and not using plants that should not be grown in the area.
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What are good sources of technical information on organic agriculture?
The USDA, Stockman Grass Farmer, and Acres USA all offer good statistics on organic agriculture.
Why earthworm considered as good frinds of farmer?
They break down organic matter, and aerate soil.
What are some good books about growing organic flowers?
The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers, by Lynn Byczynski and Perennials for Every Purpose, by Larry Hodgson are two very good books on organic gardening.
Why good air flow is necessary for the decomposition of the organic matter?
Good air flow is necessary for the decomposition of organic matter because decaying matter builds up gases. If the gases are not allowed to escape the area, there could be an explosion.
What are organic compounds necessary to sustain life and maintain good health called?
vitamins
What are organic compounds that are necessary in small amounts to maintain good health and sustain life?
vitamins
What are the necessary characteristics of a good farmer?
Good farmers use good farming techniques, like rotating crops and planting buffer zones when growing GMO crops. They also know when to plant and when to harvest, though this can vary somewhat from season to season. They also implement good weed and insect controls so as not to overuse synthetic fertilizer and pesticides that pollute the environment.
What characteristics do many organic compounds in common?
Most of the organic molecules have good bit of number of carbons in it.An organic molecule having carbon, Hydrogen and oxygen is called ether.An organic molecule having carbon, hydrogen and Nitrogen is called amines.All organic compounds have carbon and hydrogen in them, the compound needs both carbon and hydrogen to be organic.
What are the characteristics of sphagnum moss that make it a good soil conditioner?
Its organic and has a good water holding capacity when hydrated. It is fiberous and helps bind the soil. It is slight acidic in nature.
Who is more important farmer or trader?
Good day every one
Where can one purchase clean food?
Depending on where you live clean food is not always easy to find. A good source of clean food are local farmer's markets. Not all the food there is clean but you may find farmers that grow organic vegetables. Farmer's markets also quite often have butchers that have hormone free meats. If you live in a large city there may be clean food offered such as organic fruits and vegetables.
Whyi is good air flow necessary for the decomposition of the organic matter?
Because the organisms that live on the organic matter (saprophytic organisms-that means organisms that live on dead organic matter) need oxygen to respire, because they need oxygen for energy to break down the O.M :) Hope I helped
