What is Organic and Organic Certificate
Organic farming refers to a natural approach to farming without the use of artificial pesticides or fertilisers.
It is focused on sustainability and mindful of the impact farming has on the wider environment. One of the hallmarks of organic farming is the protection of the long-term fertility of the soil through traditional practices such as crop rotation and natural fertilisers.
Non-organic farmers on the other hand can use a wide range of chemicals to keep pests at bay and increase yield. Some of these chemicals persist as residues on the produce or end products such as bread and cereals.
What is certified organic?
Certain norms and standards for organic products have been developed and certification is used to show and guarantee that a product has been produced organically.
The Soil Association in the United Kingdom, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Australian Certified Organic are among the better-known certifications. The European Union also has its set of organic standards.
