What is Organic Farming?
We can explain what kind of an agricultural model organic agriculture is, based on the standards of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), as follows: It is a form of agricultural production that does not use synthetic chemicals; uses biological, biotechnical and mechanical warfare methods to combat diseases and pests; uses only natural substances for soil fertility and keeps their use to a minimum, without causing the depletion of natural resources.
The principles of organic farming include not using additives in the processing and marketing of the products produced, choosing environmentally compatible packaging materials and methods, and observing human and animal rights and welfare during the production, processing and marketing processes.
Organic agriculture is perceived as a new production system, but in fact it is not a new system. The practices in the period from the beginning of agriculture in the world to the period after the Second World War, when chemical fertilizers and pesticides were used intensively, are essentially organic agriculture. Therefore, organic agriculture is actually the oldest agricultural model in the world. However, this model has re-emerged as a trend towards the past due to the erosion of natural resources resulting from the intensive use of innovations brought to agricultural techniques by technological developments in the last half century and the dangers posed to human and animal health by synthetic drug and fertilizer residues in agricultural products.
The development of the organic farming sector has led to the need for legal regulations on this issue, and countries have enacted organic farming laws that regulate the production, processing and marketing of organic agricultural products. These laws have stipulated how organic farming will be done, how organic products will be processed and how they will be marketed. While preparing organic farming laws and regulations, the protection of the environment during agricultural activities and the transfer of soil resources to future generations in a clean and productive manner have also been taken into consideration. Thus, organic farming is also a good sustainable farming model. The organic product market has been growing by 15-20% per year since the 1980s. World organic product trade is around $50 billion.
You can get more detailed information about organic farming from the link https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/Konular/Bitkisel-Uretim/Organik-Tarim .