The Organic Difference, Part 2
by Green Living on March 13, 2008
in Organic
Self-sustaining
Organic farmers aim to be self-sustaining. For example, they keep livestock alongside crops, thereby providing valuable manure for the land and organic animal feed. They rotate crops and pastures, preventing disease and soil imbalances. Growing plants known to attract pest-eating insects beside a valuable crop – companion planting – is another way in which they work with nature. Read more..
The Organic Difference, Part 1
by Green Living on March 3, 2008
in Organic
If you wish to live a truly green life you cannot afford to ignore what you eat. Much of the planet is used to grow food, be it wheat on the American prairies, rice from the fields of China or bananas from a Caribbean island. So many countries give over most of their land to food production that the type of agriculture that is practised is vital for biodiversity and environmental conservation. By opting for ‘green’ food you could be making a difference to the ecology of many countries – your decision has a global impact. Read more..
