Organic Farming Overview
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What type of fertilizers are used in organic farming?

  • Inorganic fertilizers
  • Compost manure and green manure (correct)
  • Synthetic fertilizers
  • Chemical fertilizers
  • Which of the following is prohibited in organic farming?

  • Synthetic substances
  • Human sewage sludge
  • Genetically modified organisms (correct)
  • Chemical pesticides
  • What aspect of organic farming promotes crop diversity?

  • Use of chemicals
  • Weed elimination
  • Synthetic substances
  • Enhanced crop competition (correct)
  • Where did organic farming originate?

    <p>In the 20th century in reaction to changing farming practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the requirements of organic standards regarding crop management?

    <p>Crop rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming method relies more on the natural breakdown of organic matter?

    <p>Organic farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one negative consequence of practicing organic farming mentioned in the text?

    <p>Need for additional agricultural land globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of livestock treatment is NOT allowed in organic farming?

    <p>Regular use of antibiotics for growth promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of organic farming tools based on the text?

    <p>Using traditional farm tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is mentioned as having the most organic farmland?

    <p>Australasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to long-term field studies, how does organic farming profitability compare to conventional farming profitability globally?

    <p>22-35% more profitable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a drawback of organic farming in relation to feeding the current human population?

    <p>Not being able to feed the current population alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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