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ollutioDoes organic farming contribute to less
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Organic farming is widely considered to be a far more sustainable alternative
when it comes to food production. The lack of pesticides and wider variety of
plants enhances biodiversity and results in better soil quality and reduced
pollution from fertilizer or pesticide run-off(BY ANURADHA
VARANASI |OCTOBER 22, 2019)
HTTPS://NEWS.CLIMATE.COLUMBIA.EDU/2019/10/22/ORGANIC-FOOD-BETTERENVIRONMENT).
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• Sustainability over the long term. Many changes observed in
the environment are long term, occurring slowly over time.
Organic agriculture considers the medium- and long-term effect
of agricultural interventions on the agro-ecosystem. It aims to
produce food while establishing an ecological balance to
prevent soil fertility or pest problems. Organic agriculture takes
a proactive approach as opposed to treating problems after they
emerge.(https://www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq6/en/)