Different Methods of Agriculture
Organic Agriculture
A Growing Trend
Farmers who focus on sustaining the environment believe that a successful organic system begins with a healthy soil that fosters healthy plants, livestock, and people. Despite the higher costs of labour and relatively moderate yields, 1.3% of Canadian farms were certified organic in 2003.
Farmers replenish nutrients in the soil by rotating crops and applying manure and compost.
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Organic Farming - Learn more
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The 'Natural' Solution
Farmers avoid chemicals with natural methods, such as using insects to attack agricultural pests. In this instance, a ladybug is being used to control an alfalfa weevil. This approach has no influence on a crop’s nutritional value.
Courtesy of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs
This bag is used to ship ladybugs from the supplier to an organic farmer.
Source:
Natural Insect Control
