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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Organic farming (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which region is mentioned as having the most organic farmland?

<p>Australasia (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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