Gone are the days when the world’s population didn’t care about what was placed on their table. Amid heated discussions about conscious consumption and the environment, the contrast between organic and conventional farming has never been so debated by society.
Because of this, entrepreneurs in the restaurant, supermarket and even bakery sector must pay more attention to the type of products that are offered to their consumers, because this seems to be a path of no return in global consumption habits.
In this post, you will understand about the difference between organic farming and conventional farming.
Life on a farm is a school of patience; you can’t hurry the crops or make an ox in two days.
– Henri Alain
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Organic Farming
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Organic farming emerged in the 1920s with the work of the Englishman Albert Howard. He highlighted the importance of organic matter in production processes and showed that soil should not be understood only as a set of substances because a series of living and dynamic processes essential to the health of plants take place in it. However, this type of agriculture only gained traction in the 1960s.
The basis of organic farming is a production model characterized by not using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified seeds, hormones, and intense mechanization, aiming to reduce environmental impacts and cultivate healthier food products.
However, organic products are expensive as they require intense and qualified labor. In addition, yields are low as they do not use any type of chemical product, such as synthetic fertilizers, which could speed up the process and increase production volume.
Conventional Farming
Conventional farming aims at high productivity. Its management is through modern techniques and equipment, using a variety of inputs, such as pesticides and fertilizers, which make it possible to accelerate the cultivation process.
Without proper care and technical assistance, conventional farming can cause damage to the environment, such as erosion and air, soil, and water contamination, and be harmful to the health of living beings.
However, producers are increasingly aware of the conventional farming risks and, therefore, are perpetually seeking new agricultural techniques capable of minimizing impacts on the environment, achieving certification for the management of sustainable crops, investing heavily in technologies that control irrigation, fertilization, and show where and when to act in the fight against pests and diseases. They also prevent erosion and respect the environment as required by legislation.
The conventional farming system is the only one capable of keeping up with population growth and feeding the world.
The transformation of conventional farming into organic would have significant losses of around 50% or more due to low productivity and disease attacks. Moreover, if it returned to acceptable production, it would not be able to meet the global demand for food.
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