Conventional | Organic |
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Apply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth. | Apply natural fertilizers, such as manure or compost, to feed soil and plants. |
Spray synthetic insecticides to reduce pests and disease. | Spray pesticides from natural sources; use beneficial insects and birds, mating disruption or traps to reduce pests and disease. |
Use synthetic herbicides to manage weeds. | Use environmentally-generated plant-killing compounds; rotate crops, till, hand weed or mulch to manage weeds. |
Monday, November 4, 2013
ORGANIC FOODS !
There is an ongoing debate about organic food and farming whether it is healthy or not. While I was searching about it, I found an informative article at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/organic-food/NU00255 The article focuses on the differences between organic and conventional farming so that people could understand why it is adviced to consume organic products. Here is a comparison between two different types of farming.
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