Why should you adopt organic farming?
By: Geeky Grandpa
Tags: Urban Organic Farming, Farming, Gardening, Organic Farming

Have you heard about ‘organic farming’? Have you tried it out, or seen your friends and family do so? Is organic farming really beneficial or just another passing trend? The popularity of organic farming is booming nowadays but what is the reason behind it? Let’s take a look.

In today’s world of impurities and adulteration, food has not been spared either. We often hear news about cases of food poisoning and even prominent brands being caught adding harmful substances to their products.

Organic farming means the cultivation of home-grown fruits, vegetables, and plants. They are 100% free of pesticides and fertilizers, and hence completely fresh and pure. Quality always matters when it comes to food, and all of us are concerned about the health of our loved ones and tries to ensure the food we consume is safe and free of harmful additives. This is one reason organic farming appeals to so many.

The ratio of organic farming in India and foreign countries

Many foreign countries have already started organic farming in large numbers. In India, the ratio of people doing organic farming is comparatively less as compared to foreign countries. But, people are coming to realize that organic farming is beneficial for both humans and the environment. It will have a global impact and help to save and preserve ecological degradation.

What benefits will we reap from adopting organic farming? There are multiple reasons why people should turn to organic farming — let’s look at a few:

1. Reduces the toxic load:

Artificial fertilizers can stay in the soil for a long time and hamper the food chain. They are also washed away easily leaving the rivers and soil polluted. On the other hand, organic farming is natural, without using pesticides and fertilizers which keeps the environment safe and pure.

2. Builds healthy soil:

If the soil is fed with organic matter instead of synthetic fertilizers and chemicals, it creates more vitamins and minerals which make the soil healthier. This helps in growing nutritious food.

3. Better and true flavor:

It is a proven fact that organic food tastes better than conventional food. It also contains more antioxidants and nitrates than inorganic food.

4. Assists family farmers:

Family farms have exponential monetary benefits. The entire family can take part in organic farming in harmony, whether the farm is big or small, and thus gain maximum profits.

5. Creates a sense of place:

Organic farming requires less energy. It is helpful for the people who harvest our food. Support your local farmers and global organic economy.

6. Promotes biodiversity:

Native plants, birds, and insects return after the first season of organic practices. A good organic farm is full of native flora and fauna. This promotes biodiversity. It is often said that organic farming is as good as reforestation.

7. Celebrates the culture of agriculture:

Food is not just something we consume to satisfy our hunger. It is an important part of culture showing diversity. This is where diversity and biodiversity embrace each other, and chemical toxins are reduced. Organic farming is effective to have a ‘healthy food culture’ and it allows celebrating food culture in a nutritious way!

Conclusion

These are the various benefits of organic farming. It is not only beneficial for human health but also a crucial step to save biodiversity and maintain the health of the environment. Organic farming is also effective in reducing the pollution of all-natural bodies. That being said, the biggest reason to implement organic farming is ‘survival’. If we want to survive, it is vital to safeguard nature and the environment in parallel. Save nature, save yourself, go organic!