Organic Farming Will Save the Third World

An article from Science Daily reports that organic farming, at least within the third world can increase the amount of produce harvested. Without having to buy extra fertilizers or expand their plots, they can organically provide themselves and the rest of their communities with food. Organic farming is especially important in these areas because if synthetic fertilizers were used, the run off would create dead zones in their water systems because of a lack of oxygen. Conventional farming can also lead to soil erosion, increased pest resistance, and loss of biodiversity. In a community that may already be struggling to survive, a conventional farm could be the straw that broke the camels back and leave the land unusable. A community living in the third world does not have the luxury to order food and have it shipped directly to them. Between the lack of infrastructure and the rural areas, this would cost a lot of money they do not have. An organic farm would insure natural regeneration of soil, no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and a natural cycle of nutrients.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070711134523.htm