Is Organic Farming Good For The Environment?

Is Organic Farming Good For The Environment?

It is a very interesting question, and one which most people with instantly answers with a Yes.

We assume that something labelled as organic, is better for us so must be better forthe environment too. Sales of organic labelled foods were close to $50billion in 2019, showing a large trend of consumers looking for such options.

I love working with clients who have set up businesses which aim to be more sustainable after identifying issues with current practices in their market. With farming, though a product is organic, pesticides may be used. Yes, they are from natural sources but they still impact the soil.

I recently learnt about the theory of  permaculture which looks at putting certain plants together where they can feed off each others nutrients.

You can read more about the link between organic farming and sustainability in a short article  here.