The Myth and truth of organic farming

Organic Planting

Organic Planting. Pixabay Source: Pixabay

Rumors have it that organic farming is a method of planting that involves no pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. It could be well the case, but it is not the whole story. Organic farming requires a new set of farming environment, within the agro-ecosystem, including soil organisms, plants and people. The principal goal of organic farming is to develop a sustainable and harmonious farming practice with the environment. Our horticultural expert, Solomon Choi, explains


It could be well the case, but it is not the whole story.  Organic farming requires a new set of farming environment, within the agro-ecosystem, including soil organisms, plants and people.

The principal goal of organic farming is to develop a sustainable and harmonious farming practice with the environment.

Our horticultural expert, Solomon Choi, explains


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