What is Organic Farming?
www.organicconsumers.org › sites › defaultOrganic Farming HDRA - the organic organisation page 12 Weed control In organic farming systems, the aim is not necessarily the elimination of weeds but their control. Weed control means reducing the effects of weeds on crop growth and yield. Organic farming avoids the use of herbicides which, like pesticides, leave harmful residues in the ...
Organic Farming Principles and Practices
www.canr.msu.edu › hrt › uploadsBiernbaum, Organic Farming Principles and Perspectives, 1/2003, pg 1 Organic Farming Principles and Practices John A. Biernbaum Department of Horticulture Michigan State University Introduction Farming is both challenging and exciting. We have compiled knowledge about how things grow and why some growing methods might be preferred over
Teaching Organic Farming & Gardening
casfs.ucsc.edu › PDF-downloads › TOFG-allMoreover, teaching organic farming and gardening has evolved dramatically over the last several decades. In contrast to the very early efforts at organic farming and gardening, a substantial body of agroecological research informs today’s organic practices. Similarly, dramatic expansion in commercial applications of
Organic Farming - 176062
www.hillagric.ac.in › edu › coaOrganic farming one of the widely used methods, is thought of as the best alternative to avoid the ill effects of chemical farming. In a system’s perspective organic farming primarily aims at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health by use of organic wastes (crop, animal and farm ...