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Organic vs. Conventional Agriculture

Organic farming relies on techniques like crop rotation and composting to maintain soil fertility and pest control without using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It aims to produce more nutritious food while maintaining soil and environmental health. There are different types of organic farming such as pure organic and integrated farming systems. Organic farming benefits include increased soil fertility long-term, reduced pollution, and lower production costs. In contrast, conventional agriculture uses synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to maximize yields but can cause issues like water and soil pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and human health risks.

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Organic vs. Conventional Agriculture

Organic farming relies on techniques like crop rotation and composting to maintain soil fertility and pest control without using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It aims to produce more nutritious food while maintaining soil and environmental health. There are different types of organic farming such as pure organic and integrated farming systems. Organic farming benefits include increased soil fertility long-term, reduced pollution, and lower production costs. In contrast, conventional agriculture uses synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to maximize yields but can cause issues like water and soil pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and human health risks.

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Organic Vs.

Conventional Agriculture
Presented by: Allen Atadero
Organic Farming

Is the form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as


crop rotation, green mature, compost and biological pest
control to maintain soil productivity and control pest on the
farm. Organic farming excludes or strictly limits the use of
manufactured fertilizers and pesticide .
Objective of Organic Farming
Produce food with higher nutritional quality

Maintain and increase soil fertility

Allow satisfaction to agricultural producer

Wider social and ecological impact of farming


system

Avoid pollution
Types of Organic Farming

Pure Organic Farming

It includes use of organic manures and


biopesticides with complete avoidance of
inorganic chemicals and pesticides.

Integrated Farming

It involves Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)


and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Types of Organic Farming

Integrated Farming System

In this type, local resources are effectively


recycled by involving other componets
such as poultry, fish pond, muchroom and
etc.
Increased long- term fertility of the soil.
Benefits of Organic Farming
It helps in maintaining environment health by
reducing the level of pollution.

It reduces human and animal health hazards by


reducing the level of residues in the product.

It helps in keeping agricultural production at a


higher level and makes it sustainable.

It reduces the cost of agricultural production and


also improves the soil health.

It's ensure optimization utilization of natural


resources for short - term benefit and helps in
conserving them for future generation.
Conventional Agriculture

Refers to the traditional methods of farming


that had been practiced for many years. It
involves the use of synthetic fertilizers,
pesticides, and herbicides to maximize crop
yields and protect against pest and disease.
Major Concern with Conventional Agriculture

Water Pollution - animal waste, pesticides , herbicides and fertilizer.

Water Use - dams, irrigation canals, groundwater .


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Land Use Changes - habitat loss, erosion, wetland loss and desertification

Animals - animal welfare, waste and medication overuse

Energy use and greenhouse gases

Human health
Difference between Organic
Farming and Conventional
Agriculture
Organic Farming Conventional Agriculture

It is based on ecological orientation It is based on economical orientation

Weed control by crop rotation and cultural Weed control by herbicides


practices
Pest control based on pesticide
Pest control based on non - polluting
substances Livestock rarely combined

Livestock for production and health Using up soil often resulting in erosion
and soil loss
Maximum conservation of soils, water
quality and wild life
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