tle q2 introducing organic agriculture

BIO-HERBICIDE

refers to a substance used in the control of weeds without environmental hazards posed by other synthetic counterparts. It is made up of microorganisms (a.g, bacteria, viruses, fungil and other microbes that possess invasivegenes that can attack the defense genas off specific weeds thereby killing them

bio pesticide

refers to a certain type of pesticide derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. It includes naturally occurring substances that control pests by non-toxic mechanisms that interfere with mating, as well as various scents of plants that attract insect pests to traps. It can also include microorganisms such as bacterium, fungus, virus or protozoal as an active ingredients

PARTICIPATORY GUARANTEE SYSTEM (PGS)

refers to locally focused quality assurance systems developed and practiced by people who are engaged in organic agriculture. It is used to certify producers and farmers as actual and active practitioners of organic agriculture, and is built on a foundation of trust, social network and knowledge exchange.

PARTICIPATORY ORGANIC CERTIFICATION

refers to a documentary proof that a person/entity is compliant with the requirements, standards and norms of organic farming/agriculture.

RECOGNITION

refers to an authorization provided by the government to an organic certifying body or participatory guarantee system group to perform certification and inspection activities.

AGRIBUSINESS

refers to agriculture-related activities that put farmers, processors, distributors, and consumers within a system that produces, processes, transports, markets, and distributes agricultural products.

Principle of Health

Organic agriculture should sustain and enhance the health of soil, plant, animal, farmer and planet as one and indivisible.

Principle of Ecology

Organic agriculture should be based on living ecological systems and cycles, work with them, emulate them and help sustain them.

Principle of Fairness

Organic agriculture should build on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to the common environment and life opportunities

Principle of Care

Organic agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the environment.

Advantages of Organic Farming

1. No chemicals like pesticides used in plants and animals.

2. No hazards to human health and environment.

3. Does not use genetically modified food crops.

Disadvantages of organic farming

1. Expensive food items

2. High production cost

farmers

provide manual labor for different agricultural facilities, such as farmemrs, greenhouses, ranches, nurseries, and more. throughout their workday, they often cultivate, plant and harvest crops, and oversee the development of plants. they also help oversee livestock and their agricultural products. as they work, farmers might also have to use heavy equipment and machinary to help them fulfill their responsibilities

dietary supervisor

Often work in hospitals and other care facilities over seeing the creation and serving of food to staff, patience and guests. They also collaborate with nutritions and other medical professionals to ensure that patients receive food according to their diatary needs. Sometimes, this can require the use of organic food and products free of pesticide and other chemicals

customer service manager

Work to develop customer outreach campaigns for companies and businesses. Throughout their career, they often ensure that companies brand and marketing strategies are efficient and informative, and work to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Can work for various companies, including organic farms, organic produce stores, and more

restaurant manager

Oversee the daily, and sometimes long term operation of dinners, cafes, and other eateries. The responsibilities can include hiring and training staff, overseeing food production, greeting customers, and marketing the restaurant. The owners of the restaurant might her managers to ensure the eatery runs smoothly, or the manager might own the restaurant themselves

ranch manager

Oversee the current production of livestock animals in a farm or ranch facility, they often help to train farm and ranch hands, plant crop activities, such as plant planting or harvesting, and maintain accurate financial and operational branch record for owners and senior managers

food safety specialist

Ensure that food products are safe for the public. They work in different facilities observing the creation, packaging, and distribution of food products given to consumers. might work for safety inspection companies or farms, ensure that agriculture products meet quality standards

executive chef

Open work in restaurant kitchen server seeing the production of food for customers. They often create or adjust the restaurant menu, hire and train kitchen staff, and maintain the budget by estimating food and production costs. might work for organic restaurants, creating unique meals, or they might own the restaurant themselves

marketing manager

Work for a marketing department or company overseeing a team of marketers and advertisers. Throughout their work day, they often help to create impressive marketing campaigns, establish customer outreach goals, and establish customer outreach goals, and establish for a strict advertising budget. Marketing managers can work for companies that produce or sell organic foods and specialty goods, helping them develop their brand and public awareness

agricultural specialist

Works with farmers to develop key practices that can stimulate agricultural growth and development. During their work day, they often consult with farmers and ranches to help to decide on crop choices, harvesting, soil choices and more. can also work in colleges and universities studying different areas of agriculture and helping institutions secure funding for agricultural department

landscape architect

Use their skills and knowledge of composition in the environment to create helpful designs for variety of outdoor structures, such as parks, ghost courses, gardens, and farms. They often meet with clients to help them determine their vision for the project and then create models and drawings to her clients fulfill their goals. can work for organic farms helping them create impressive agricultural designs to establish a productive business and environment

sales manager

team of sales representatives and help them develop powerful selling strategies to boost a company's revenue. They often work to ensure businesses meet their sales goals by motivating the sales team with powerful Initiatives, communicating with customers to understand their needs, and developing sales reports for senior managers and executives. can work for companies that create organic products, helping them establish a powerful sales approach to grow and succeed