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Conventionally grown is an agriculture term referring to a method of growing edible plants (such as fruit and vegetables) and other products. It is opposite to organic growing methods which attempt to produce without synthetic chemicals (fertilisers, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones) or genetically modified organisms. Conventionally grown products, meanwhile, often use fertilisers and pesticides which allow for higher yield, out of season growth, greater resistance, greater longevity and a generally greater mass.
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Define conventional farming?
opposite of organic farming
What is non conventional farming?
Farming practices that go against the grain of what is normally done in the farming world. No-till seeding is an example of a non-conventional way of farming, as is grass-finishing lambs and cattle.
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 are the pros and cons of conventional farming?
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What is the advantage of sustainabe farming?
It is safer then conventional farning, but much more expensive
What are the origins of organic farming?
Ancient civilizations are the originators of organic farming. Asian civilizations from more than 5,000 years ago leave evidence of organic farming that archaeologists uncover. They predate the industrial chemicals and synthetics that define agro-industrial, commercial, conventional, industrial agriculture and show that in ancient times conventional and organic farming were synonymous.
How do you define the topic of conventional versus organic farming?
Natural as opposed to chemical, genetically modified, synthetic inputs and methods in agriculture is a way to define the topic conventional versus organic farming. The topic must examine two contrasting agricultural activities from preparing the soil, through cultivation, to marketing, moving, selling and sustaining the edible, ornamental, wildflowering or woody crop. It also needs to compare and contrast conventional and organic farming from raising, through slaughtering, to selling in the case of conventional versus organic livestock and poultry.
How do you turn conventional farming into organic farming?
Absence of chemicals, genetic modifications, growth hormones, and synthetics for three consecutive years is a way to turn conventional farming into organic farming. The above-mentioned exclusion counts as the door-opener to certification by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program. All animals, influences, inputs, plants, procedures and resources must be local, natural and on-site.
Who supports intensive farming?
Intensive or conventional farming is favoured by food producers, as they get more money for more meat or crops. Also, it is generally favoured by customers as it is cheaper to buy.
What is the opposite of organic farming?
Conventional farming is considered the opposite of organic farming. The emphasis of conventional farming may be considered rapid production of marketable animals and crops to create and meet consumer demands and fill market, shop and store shelves as quickly and for as long as possible. The stress of organic farming tends to be upon production inputs, methods, procedures, processes and resources consistent with natural life cycles and respectful of the health of the consumer and producer and the well-being of the soil and its food web members.
Where does intensive farming happen?
Intensive farming can happen anywhere, usually where there is a high number of rain to keep the crops healthy, although not too much rain to over water them. It is also common you see intensive farming in areas with good soil, and less polution (away from factories and businesses).
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.
