Characteristics of Organic Farming
Characteristics of Organic Farming
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Maximum but sustainable use of resources.
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Minimal use of purchased inputs, only as complementary to local resources.
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Ensuring the basic biological functions of soil-water-nutrients-human continuum.
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Maintaining the diversity of plant and animal species as a basis for ecological balance and economic stability.
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Creating an alternative overall landscape which give satisfaction to the local people.
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Increasing crop and animal diversity in the form of polycultures, agroforestry systems, integrated crop-livestock systems etc.., to minimize the risk.
Fig. Constraint to the Organic Farming Decision
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