Organic Farming and Compost

Organic farming bans synthetic inputs and needs certification, and that raises practical questions for growers. The articles here explain what the practice involves, where it came from, what its benefits and drawbacks look like in places such as India and the US, and how it differs from the broader idea of sustainable agriculture.

For farmers who want to build soil, there are hands-on pieces on vermicomposting, composting bamboo and making biochar, which farmers in India are using to lift yields. A few regional guides cover organic coffee in Kenya, vegetable growing in India and Zimbabwe’s natural farming regions, and one article sets out the case for GMOs alongside organic produce.