Let's Learn Organic Agriculture

Let's Learn Organic Agriculture

 One of the food products vegetables, fruits, grains were selected by and based on the processing of organic products. According to the existing definition (USDA Consumer Brochure), organic agricultural products are produced product with emphasis on the use of renewable sources (renewable resources) and there is land conservation and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Another definition according to organic-nature-news.com, the organic product is a product produced without using pesticides, chemical fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics and other chemical additives and are expected to use at least 95% organic ingredients.

Thus, it can be concluded that organic agricultural products is an agricultural processing system that supports reforestation by observing ecological production, biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity so as not to damage farmland.

Changes in eating habits and the way we farm organically in particular will be able to provide enough food for the people all over the world, because organic food requires less energy, but it often gives more results and dramatically reduces the release of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas harmful greenhouse estimated 300 times more powerful than CO2.

The organic product was originally developed in mainland Europe by a few groups of small farmers and their products are only available in small stores or farmers' markets. However, since the early 90s, organic plant products have grown rapidly with a growth rate of 20% per year, much higher than other food industries.
Currently, sales of organic food products has reached 2% of all sales that come from the food industry. Expected future growth, organic food products will reach the level of 10% - 50% growth per year.

The main reason is the health of consumers of organic products and the preservation of nature. Because there are no chemical residues from organic products, so in terms of the health of many associated with the prevention of side effects of chemicals, such as preventing the growth of cancer cells and tumors, improving digestive function, and others.

The vegan / vegetarian is very concerned about the process of production of a food product and generally avoid the slightest murder of living beings, and the consideration of factors greening, preferring organic products than non-organic.

Success in organic crops is closely related to natural processes, so the first step is to know is how to recognize the natural process, when the shift of seasons, how to maintain the fertility of the soil to organic remains, how to tolerate and avoid crop pests naturally, when to sow seeds and when to reap the rewards. Which demonstrates the ability of our friends with nature, recognizing the good nature. By itself the success of organic farming would be optimal if we are able to make friends with nature

 Learn also from other organic farmers with nature friendly techniques to support this success in organic farming