Organic farming
utilizes crop rotations to encourage fertile soil growing
conditions. Sheep and goats one year, followed by cereal
crops the next, would be an example. Organic systems believe
that human health is closely related to our food , and this
connects back to the quality of the soil and growing
conditions.Organic farmers try to produce healthy crops from
a well-balanced soil. Soil Association rganic standards are
a precise guide to how this is achieved. Genetically
modified crops are not used and pesticides are avoided.
Moving animals to new pastures prevent pest and parasite
infestations and this is always better than relying on drug
administration. Organic farming avoids the use of artificial
chemical fertilisers and pesticides, preferring to encourage
a healthy, fertile soil. All food labelled as organic must
meet a strict set of standards. The Soil Association symbol
is a guarantee of the highest organic standards being
achieved. Organic food sales grew by 30% in 2005. Many
people buy organic food as they find it tastes better than
non-organic produce. Organic vegetables and fruit do grow
more slowly and have a lower water content, which helps
contribute to deeper flavour. Organic farmers, as far as
possible, avoid using unnecessary chemical sprays. Food
additives linked to asthma and heart disease are among those
banned under organic standards.