These are the organic farming methods that we stand for (this might not go according to organisations that certify farms, especially those in developed countries):
SOIL HEALTH
Managing and building the health of the soil is the most critical element for organic farmers. The structure, organic matter, insects and microbes of healthy soil retain water, deliver nutrients to roots and keep plants healthier and more resilient under stress than those fed with chemical fertilizer
Compacted soil vs healthy soil
left shows compacted soil, right shows the same soil after one year of bio-dynamic organic farming.
PLANT PROPAGATION
PEST & DISEASES
Organic farmers aim at preventing of pests and diseases – number one factor here is the soil health – healthy soil = healty plant. Other then this there is a range of methods:
INFO GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES / BERRIES We do not have purely organic working farmers here as its much more difficult due to weather conditions.
Our farmers mainly apply fungizides when neccessary AND very important – they keep the waiting periods and do not harvest/sell before this. Every chemical that is applied comes with clear instructions – the main issue is the farmers might not follow those instruction and apply wrongly or dont wait until the product is broken down and no residues are remaining.