“Organic farming is a priority”

Apply the Five Principles:

1 - Minimize Soil Disturbance (do not plow)
2 - Maximize Crop Diversity ( the opposite of monoculture)*
3 - Keep the Soil Covered at all times*
4 - Maintain Living Roots at all times*
5 - Integrate Livestock in your operation

And a 6th principle:

Understand the Context of Your Farm Operation.

*Bare soil is dead soil. You want as much life in the soil to capture as much water as possible, filling your underground water reservoirs. Bare soil is where grasshoppers lay their eggs. When you plow you create the environment for pests to breed. Plant and crop diversity feeds pollinators and creates another way for the farmer to make a profit, instead of relying on a yearly crop that is addicted to chemicals.

If the government is truly committed and serious about organic farming at a larger scale, then it should help de-regulate farming, thus minimizing predatorial practices of international large scale agricultural operations detrimental to all
Portugal's Average Yearly Precipitation is pretty good. The droughts this country is affected by are mainly due to poor agricultural habit.

By Anonymous but a good one from Other on 16 Nov 2020, 14:33

First i wld like to thank the gorvernment for the funds allocated for organic farmers. I also wish that i can be given such opportunity to learn and practice organic farming. Well i try doing it in my oen house but due to the shortage of water and rain , what ever i plant ends up dying and thats a very painful experience. How i wish i knew which door to knock so that my dream can come true . i love farming and i wish i can be given the opportunity to learn and do more.

By Cebisile Hlambo from Other on 16 Nov 2020, 17:07