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The Role of Organic Agriculture in Agricultural Development

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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Agricultural Economics and Management

Abstract

Organic agriculture has the potential to meet the world's food needs while using resources sustainably. This review highlights how organic farming promotes sustainable resource use in food production and development, leading to less pollution and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, ultimately combating climate change. Recent studies indicate that organic farming is well-equipped to feed the current and future population. Organic yields are comparable to conventional yield outperform during droughts, use 45% less energy, and are more efficient. Conventional farming systems generate 40% more greenhouse gases, whereas organic systems are more profitable and enhance soil organic matter, supporting soil biodiversity and creating a sustainable system. Organic agriculture combines environmentally-friendly practices with low external inputs, contributing to food security. To counter the negative impacts of conventional farming, adopting organic practices is crucial, as it not only provides safe food but also has the potential to mitigate climate change through soil carbon sequestration. Organic agriculture is a pathway to sustainable development for humanity.

DOI

10.21608/ijmae.2024.297896.1032

Keywords

Organic Agriculture, Sustainable Development, conventional agriculture, Food security, pollution

Authors

First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Mahmoud Suleiman

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PhD researcher, Baghdad University, Iraq

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ahh44835@gmail.com

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3

Article Issue

2

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46428

Issue Date

2023-12-01

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2024-06-17

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2023-12-01

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8

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16

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2974-4407

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2974-4415

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2,762

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Publication Title

International Journal of Modern Agriculture and Environment

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https://ijmae.journals.ekb.eg/

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The Role of Organic Agriculture in Agricultural Development

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18 Dec 2024