Organic(有机的)farming is a type of agriculture that benefits from the recycling and use of natural products. Use of dried plants not only saves money，but also ensures the growth of crops. The technique is characterized by the use of green manure(肥料), biological pest control methods and special farming techniques to keep soil productive. Limiting the use of man－made chemicals or completely doing away with them reduces the risk of diseases. Today，organic farming is a major and preferred industry around the world. Organically grown food products have a huge market，with farmlands covering about 10% of the total world－farmland cover. The hard work of Sir Albert Howard, the Father of Organic Farming, has paid off.
Advantages of Organic Farming:
⑴The economics of organic farming are characterized by increasing profits through reduced water use and reduced soil erosion(侵蚀).
⑵Organic farming produces the same crops as those produced through traditional farming methods，but uses half the energy，and holds 40% more top soil
⑶Farming the organic way enables farmers to get rid of weeds without the use of any chemicals.
⑷The use of green pesticides(杀虫剂) is environmentally friendly and does no harm to human's health.
Disadvantages of Organic Farming：
⑴Organic methods of farming produce less，compared to traditional farming techniques.
⑵Organic agriculture does little to fight global climate change. Though organic farming practices are recognized as giving out less CO2 ， but not to a significant degree.
However，though there are some disadvantages of organic farming，farms where organic methods for cropping have been used have more advantages than traditional farms. Organic agriculture is surely better in the long term.
a. is more environmentally friendly
b. produces a lot more food
c. uses less energy
d. results in more weeds in the farmland
e. is better for human's health
