For thousands of years, agriculture was practiced without utilizing any artificial chemicals, such as artificial fertilizers and pesticides. The first generation of artificial fertilizers was developed during the mid-19th century. Being cheap, powerful and easy to transport in bulk, these fertilizers soon became popular amongst the farmers all around the world. In addition, similar advances in chemical pesticides in 1940s, turned farming into a very fruitful business.

However, after nearly a few decades, the studies revealed that both artificial fertilizers and pesticides had serious long term side effects including soil compaction, erosion, and reduction in soil fertility. Furthermore, scientists were concerned about toxic chemicals entering the food supply and endangering human health Due to the above mentioned problems, organic farming as, an alternative to current methods, gained a lot of attention in academic circles and soon became a widely used farming approach. For one thing, organic farming excluded the use of synthetic pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, genetically modified seeds and animal breeds, as well as irrigation. gation.

Instead of artificial materials, organic farming relies on ecosystem management; meaning that even pesticides and fertilizers are derived from plants, animal wastes, and minerals. The primary aim of this method is to increase soil fertility, balance insect population, and reduce air, soil, and water pollution. Also from consumers' hers' perspective, this method is absolutely fruitful in terms of health-related issues.

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