[David Gichuru,Standard]As more people embrace healthy eating habits, organic farming is also gaining popularity. Organic farming has been described by farmers as costly, hard, and troublesome and requires more time compared to other methods. But organic vegetable farming comes with numerous benefits. Exceptions can be made when an “equivalent variety” of organic seed or planting stock is not commercially available in an organic form for a particular crop. The nutrient sources most often used in organic production are: green manure and cover crops; manure; compost; and sludge.

Source: Standard Digital May 10, 2021 07:30 UTC