organic farming

• Organic farming is a method of agricultural production that excludes the use of synthetic substances such as pesticides, synthetic medicines or fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms
• Organic farming principles are based on nourishing plants naturally by building fertile soils
• 1.2% of total food and drink volume in the UK is now organic
• Organic farming is better for animals as they are given room to roam, graze, and exhibit their natural behaviors, leading to slower disease development and spread, reducing the need for synthetic drugs and antibiotics
• Organic farming is less dependent on fossil fuels, expensive inputs, and annual loans, making it less vulnerable to financial market fluctuations
• Organic farming is energy-efficient, using less land for the same profit, providing economic benefit
• Organic farming uses fewer pesticides than conventional farming, reducing human contact and being better for overall health
• Organic farming is sustainable, and if Europe's farmland followed organic principles, agricultural emissions could drop by 40-50% by 2050
• Organic soils are 25% more effective than regular soils at storing carbon
• Meat is more environmentally friendly when it is organic
• Organic farms are havens for wildlife, with plant, insect, and bird life being 50% more abundant on organic farms
• Organic farming in India covers approximately 2.78 million hectares and uses pest control derived from organic manure and animal or plant waste
• Major organic products grown in India include oilseeds, tea, coffee, dried fruits, millets, cereals, and spices
• Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Tripura are the major states cultivating organic products in India
• Organic farming lacks pesticides, enhances biodiversity, improves soil quality, and reduces pollution from fertilizer or pesticide run-off
• Sales value of organic farming grew by over 45% in five years, reaching above three billion British pounds in 2021