What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?

Organic farming is a sustainable farming system which maintains the long term fertility of the soil and uses loss of the earth's finite resources to produce high quaility, nutritious food. Organic farming uses crop rotation, the application of animal manures and composts, mechanical cultivation and natural integrated pest control to maintain soil fertility to supply plants with the nutrients they need and to control insects, weeds and other pests.Organic farming has the capability to take care of many problems associated with agriculture. It has positive effects on environment. It is a natural farming. The quality of food is high. It helps the farmer to become self-sufficient in his requirement for agro-inputs and helps in reducing farmers' plights.

So, for unpolluted environment and sustainable development, organic farming is the answer. Organic farming helps in getting safe, healthy and nutritious food.