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Basic Principles of Organic Farming
Production in harmony with the natural environment
Establishment of a self-sustaining system which uses local or on-farm resources
Certification of the whole production line instead of solely the final product
In Plant Production:
Tilling only when needed and with the right methods,
Protecting the organic matter content and the fertility of soil,
Increasing the soil fertility by crop rotation, green manuring, and organic matter instead of synthetic fertilizers,
Selection of healthy and hardy seeds and cultivars,
Application of right planting methods and timing,
Increasing plant resistance, using organic based preparations in pest and disease management,
Using crop rotation, mechanical weeding in weed management with consideration of the morphological features of plants
Harvesting, storing, and distribution of products in accordance with the organic regulations
Application of organic principles
In Animal Husbandry:
Production of healthy animals,
Right living conditions for animals,
Production of fodder within the business and use of organic fodder,
Compliance to organic regulations in selection of breeds and races.
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