The benefit of organic farming Organic farming can be profitable, and organic food appeals to consumers as both a healthy and ethical choice. Beyond money and ethics, though, organic farming practices result in numerous environmental benefits. Reduced Exposure to Pesticides and Chemicals Organic Farming Builds Healthy Soil Combatting Erosion Fighting...

Creating a Weed Management Successful weed management can make or break a new organic farm. These steps will help you get the upper hand on weeds. Step 1: Know Your Weeds Why should it matter which weeds you have in your field? You are just going to cultivate them anyway,...

Biological control Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases using other organisms.[1] It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role. It can be an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. There are three basic strategies for biological pest control: classical (importation), where a...