organic practices
Chemical-free cultivation methods
Organic practices are agricultural and food-production methods that avoid synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms.
The term covers farming techniques that rely on natural fertilizers, crop rotation, and biological pest control: The farm transitioned to organic practices five years ago.
In broader use, organic practices can describe any approach emphasizing natural processes over artificial interventions.
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
- water conservationMinimizing freshwater waste strategically
- compostingDecomposing organic matter deliberately
- soil healthGround's biological vitality
- soil amendmentSubstance improving dirt quality
green manure · seed saving · crop rotation · companion planting · agroforestry · waste reduction · carbon sequestration · erosion control · ethical consumerism · habitat restoration · farm to table · sustainable packaging · natural fertilizers · beneficial insects · heirloom varieties · mulching
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Large-scale mechanized farming
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Deliberate DNA modification
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