Some lesser known benefits of organic farming:
- Organic farming means seasonal crops, organic fertilizers, crop rotation, no chemical or synthetic pesticides, greater biodiversity and no GMOs’ amongst many other things.
- Organic farming is a sector where small enterprises flourish and are profitable.
- Because organic food is produced mainly for local markets, more opportunities are created for fair North-South relations.
- Organic farming is labour intensive. To cultivate the same area, organic farming will generally require 25% more labour than conventional farming. This means it creates more job opportunities.
- In organic farming there are stricter rules regarding the wellbeing of the animals. These strict regulations ensure that the animals are treated in a responsible and respectful manner.