2023-07-01 10:00:00
A marginal production
Organic farming represents only 1.6% of cultivated land worldwide. However, it is attracting growing interest from both consumers and farmers.
Strict requirements for organic farming
To obtain organic certification, farmers must comply with very strict specifications, particularly in terms of the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
An increased workforce
Organic production methods require on average 15 to 30% more labor than those of conventional agriculture.
Lower yields with organic farming
Yields from organic farming are generally lower than those from conventional farming. However, specific practices can optimize them.
An asset for the climate
Organic farming can contribute to the fight against climate change by storing more carbon in the soil.
Richer soils
Biologically treated soils are on average richer in organic matter than those of conventional agriculture, which promotes crop growth.
More expensive products
Products from organic farming are often more expensive than conventional products, due in particular to higher production costs than in traditional crops.
Interesting economic prospects
Despite higher production costs than their conventional counterparts, organic can offer real interesting economic prospects for small farms and disadvantaged regions, thanks to marketing channels specific to this market.
Growing demand for organic farming
Consumers increasingly tend to favor the purchase of organic products, which they consider to be healthier for their health and more respectful of the environment.
An alternative to chemical pesticides and fertilizers
Organic farming can reduce the risk of pollution associated with the use of certain pesticides and chemical fertilizers in so-called conventional agriculture.
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