In conventional farming, intensive mineral fertilization is associated with several environmental impacts such as nitrate contamination of surface waters, which can cause negative effects on ecosystems and also on human health due to nitrate intake (either dissolved in water or in food). A new experiment carried out by the Agricultural Research Service of United States
Organic farming generates many benefits aside from the quality of agricultural products and nutrition Benefits to the environment: Organic farming combines best environmental practices, a high level of biodiversity and the conservation of natural resources. Organic farmers in the European Union have the obligation to respect nature’s systems and cycles; protect the health of the
‘Organic food’ is food that is been produced by organic production (organic farming). Organic production is a farm management production system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, high quality products, biological cycles and animal health and welfare, without harming the environment or humans. The term ‘organic’ is a basic concept with many names. Many names such
Organic farming refers to agricultural production systems adopted to produce food and fiber respecting natural life-cycle systems, through practices designed to minimize the human impact on the environment. According the European Commission, organic farming entails: Wide crop rotation as a prerequisite for an efficient use of on-site resources. Very strict limits on chemical synthetic pesticide
