What is Organic Farming

Organic farming is a system of farming which avoids the use of soluble fertilisers, pesticides, growth regulators, feed additives and other chemicals. The organic farmer relies on the use of crop rotations, animal manure, clover, low stocking rates and good animal husbandry for producing outputs.

The natural immunity of plants and animals are used to combat disease whenever possible. The organic tillage farmer and vegetable grower aim to have a high level of organic matter and a high level of biological life in the soil.

Excellent husbandry, farm management and planning skills are required as a quick fix chemical and pharmaceutical solutions are no longer an option.