Organic versus non-organic farmingI

Organic versus non-organic farming

Intensive/non-organic farming

few crops or animals are lost to disease

high yields

fruit and vegetables may look better, eg regular shape and sizes

non-organic food is generally cheaper

non-organic food may last longer

Organic farming

organic products may contain fewer chemicals, so people know what has gone into their food

world population is increasing and set to reach approximately 9 billion by 2050 – organic farming can see yields drop

natural fertilisers help improve the soil structure, allowing more moisture to be held in the soil during dry periods

there are no artificial fertilisers washing into rivers and lakes, causing eutrophication

more people are employed on the farms