Question

1. What is organic farming? How does it promote sustainable development?

Answer 1

This method of farming involves a limited use of chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, genetically-modified organisms, etc. Sometimes they are not used at all. This system of farming is called organic farming.

Organic farming utilizes farm wastes, bio-pesticides and also involve healthy cropping methods pattern of development. These method ensure the use of resources in a way that meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come. Hence, promoting sustainable development.