Organic agriculture refers to the concept and practice of agricultural farming which is a ecologically sustainable system focused on production using biological processes. Organic agriculture avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMO) and emphasizes on sustainable agriculture to maintain the fertility of the soil as well as the health of the livestock raised without drug.
Organic Agriculture is beneficial because :
Organic farmers try to minimize the use of minimize the use of synthetic fertilizers in the production process. Instead they try to restore fertility and productivity using croup rotation, using animal manures and by relying on humus. Those involved in organic agriculture plough and aggregate the soil of the arable land to get rid of weeds, insects and other pests. The process of pest control is however, an aggregate of many cumbersome processes. Organic pest control in fact involves allowing a minimum level of damage by pests. Then the farmer has to introduce/encourage growth of beneficial organisms. The farmer needs to gain expertise in understanding pest life cycles and interactions to ward them off.
Organic Certification under Law:
Many countries such as US, China and many parts of Europe have a precise definition to cover organic agriculture under the law. A farm can obtain the organic certification for a fee and calling oneself organic without a valid certificate is deemed illegal.
Prior to 1991, organic certification was voluntary. The government system to regulate organic labeling was first introduced by the European commission in 1991 and was then amended to apply mandatorily to all operations and imports
The role of organic farming is actually incomparable. Besides maintaining and ameliorating the health of the human being and animals, it also aids in conservation of soil and prevents pollution of air and water.