ORGANIC
NEWS OF THE WEEK:
STUDY FINDS THAT ORGANIC & SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCREASES
YIELDS BY 79% OR MORE
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science
and Technology indicates that low-income farmers in developing
nations who adopt sustainable organic farming practices increase
crop yields by an average of 79%. In addition, the healthier
soil allows the crops to better withstand drought. Sustainable
farmers save additional money by using less water, eliminating
pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and by avoiding high-priced
genetically engineered seeds. The study adds to the ever-growing
body of scientific evidence that sustainable farming practices
are key to feeding and preserving decent livelihoods for the
40% of the world’s population who are still farmers or rural
villagers.
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