Exploring the Ecological Harmony of Organic Farming Practices

Authors

  • Abdullahi Ola Rajee Senior Lecturer/Chemistry, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61925/SWB.2023.1304

Keywords:

Organic Farming, Environment, Economical Harmony, Farmers, Conventional Methods

Abstract

As global consciousness regarding the environmental consequences of human decisions has grown, organic farming has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity. It is an ecologically safe and sustainable method of agriculture that emphasizes the use of natural techniques for crop cultivation and livestock husbandry. Both the quality of the food and its safety are two significant aspects that have garnered an ever-increasing amount of attention from customers in general. Conventionally farmed foods have significant detrimental health impacts as a result of greater levels of pesticide residue, increased nitrate content, heavy metals, hormones, antibiotic residue, and the presence of genetically modified organisms. The production of food, fiber, and other agricultural goods may be accomplished via the use of organic farming. This is a holistic strategy that places an emphasis on the health of the land, the environment, and the people who are responsible for growing and consuming the food.

The case study used in this study contrasts organic and conventional tomato production over three months. The research compares yield, cost, and environmental effect to show the trade-offs. It examines how farmers and stakeholders may balance economic returns and sustainable agriculture using hypothetical data.

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Published

2023-08-07

How to Cite

Abdullahi Ola Rajee. (2023). Exploring the Ecological Harmony of Organic Farming Practices. SciWaveBulletin, 1(3), 29-36. https://doi.org/10.61925/SWB.2023.1304