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  • Who is credited with coining the term “organic farming” in the early 1940s?

    Question: Who is credited with coining the term "organic farming" in the early 1940s?

    Options:

    Masanobu Fukuoka
    Lord Northbourne
    Rudolf Steiner
    Norman Borlaug

    ✅Explanation:
    The term "organic farming" was coined by Lord Northbourne in the early 1940s. In his book Look to the Land (1940), Lord Northbourne used the term to describe a farming system that emphasized the importance of the farm as a living organism and advocated for farming methods that were sustainable, self-sufficient, and in harmony with nature.

    📌Other Options Explanations:
    -A. Masanobu Fukuoka: Fukuoka was a Japanese farmer and philosopher known for promoting natural farming and "Do-Nothing" farming methods.
    -C. Rudolf Steiner: Steiner was the founder of biodynamic farming, a farming method that integrates spiritual and ecological principles.
    -D. Norman Borlaug: Norman Borlaug was a plant scientist who played a significant role in the development of high-yielding wheat varieties during the Green Revolution.

    🔑Key Points:

    • Organic Farming:
    -It is the practice of farming or raising crops and other livestock without using any inorganic chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or any other genetically modified organisms.
    -The term was first used by Walter James Lord Northbourne.
    -With organic farming, the productivity of the farming fields is enhanced along with economic growth, thus promising a sustainable environment.
    -In today's world, farmers are aware of the harmful and toxic effects of fertilizers and other crop protecting chemicals used.
    -That's why they started to rely on organic farming.
    -It has many benefits over the other practices.
    -They are eco-friendly and help to reduce soil infertility and soil erosion issues.
    -It enhances organic productivity which promotes a healthy lifestyle
    -Types of Organic Farming. Organic farming is primarily of two types, Pure organic farming, Integrated organic farming
    -Advantages of Organic Farming
    -Improves soil fertility and maintain biological diversity.
    -Good for the environment and yields are healthy for human and animal consumption.
    -Prevents soil erosion, degradation, and crop failure.
    -Decrease pollution and the whole farming can easily rely on renewable energy sources.
    -It improves soil fertility and enhances its chemical and physical properties.

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