Organic food is the "buzz" word around the world today and is receiving unprecedented media coverage. There are numerous beneficial reasons why more and more people are raving for healthy organic, natural food. We are aware that conventional food has many downsides that eventually lead to various illnesses because of the toxins, and chemicals.
Farmers are increasingly changing from conventional to a more natural type of farming, such as organic and bio farming.
Global warming is a contributing factor in increasing crop failures, food security is threatened and because of a population explosion, farmers are unable to grow enough food.
Thousands of people on a daily basis are switching to healthier natural food, which offer better health and nutrition.
Organic Foods are produced according to certain production standards and are grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers, human waste, or sewage sludge.
Organic Foods are free from contamination by human or industrial waste, and processed without ionizing radiation or food additives. Livestock must be reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones, and generally fed a healthy diet. In most countries, organic produce may not be genetically modified and is a heavily regulated industry
Many countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as organic within their borders and some certifications allow some chemicals and pesticides to be used.
