Organic Farming In Different Countries
Our world leaders must realize that in going organic; they can hit two birds with one stone.
Studies have shown that pesticides and other chemicals used in conventional agriculture are poisonous to both people and the environment. By promoting organic farming, the government is able to ensure that its citizens stay healthy and safe and their countrys ecosystem maintains its natural balance. Recent reports show that more and more countries are banking on the wonders of organic farming for the protection of their citizens future.
India Organic farming is being promoted even in a major pesticide producer like India. A report posted on CNNs http://edition.cnn.com/ states that more and more farmers in India are shifting back to traditional farming due to a spreading awareness for the negative effects of chemicals in agricultural products in the country. A recent study has also been linking pesticide use to the increasing cases of cancer in some parts of the country.
Eastern Europe In a press release from the United Nations (UN), organic farming in Eastern Europe will receive the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) after a study revealed that using less pesticides and synthetic fertilizers yielded good results in the region.
Several countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia are already producing organic produce and are part of one of the world's growth industries. This new initiative aims to assist in catalyzing more countries to take part and to increase the hectares of organic production in a region keenly looking for sustainable, Green Economy choices, said UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner.
The press release also reported that according to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, the European Union is one of the world's largest and fastest growing markets for organic products.
Philippines In a report by the Manila Standard Today, Philippine president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo recently signed a law that promotes organic farming and provides support to organic farmers in the country. Aimed to reduce pollution and protect the health of farmers and consumers, the bill will give cash bonuses to organic farmers and grant them tax incentives.
Kenya A research done by 400 scientists concluded that organic farming and small farmers are important in ensuring Africas food security. According to a report from http://allafrica.com/, most farmers in Kenya cannot afford to buy fertilizers. Thus, promoting organic farming in the country and in the rest of the continent will certainly bring good results.
"The green revolution in Africa will come through the adoption of low-cost technologies like push-pull which exploit basic and applied science. These technologies will address food security and the livelihoods of smallholders without requiring extra resources for hybrid seeds, crop protection and soil improvement," according to Indian scientist Zeyaur Khan, who is based in Kenya.
Promoting by investing
The worldwide organic food business continues to show rapid growth as the world is becoming aware of the dangerous effects of fertilizers and other chemicals in conventional farming. This business is proven not only as a money-making venture, but also a vital industry that will create a healthy future for Mother Earth and the coming generations.
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