African Journal of Applied and Theoretical Studies in Agriculture

Review on the Importance of Organic Farming for Vegetable Production


Abstract: Organic agriculture seeks to augment ecological processes that foster plant nutrition while conserving soil and water resources. Organic systems eliminate agrichemicals and reduce other external inputs to improve the environment and farm economics. The National Organic Standards Program prohibits using synthetic chemicals, genetically modified organisms, and sewage sludge in organically certified production. Ethiopia possesses significant potential for producing sustainable organically grown crops that meet high-quality standards for local and regional retail marketsOrganic farming is a method of agricultural control that aims to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm. It strictly prohibits the use of manufactured fertilisers, pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides), plant growth regulators such as hormones, livestock antibiotics, food additives, and genetically modified organisms. . The main components of organic farming worldwide include green manure, animal manure, optimum tillage and cultivation, mulching, and compost. Organic production reduces the risk of yield failure, stabilizes returns, and enhances food security for small farmers’ families.

 

Keywords:: organic farming, production, vegetables