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    Soil management is extremely important in organic crop production for several key reasons: - Organic agriculture focuses on maintaining and enhancing soil fertility and structure. Healthy soil with good structure supports nutrient availability, water retention, and beneficial microbial activity - all of which are crucial for plant growth. - Practices like adding organic matter through compost and cover crops help improve the soil's organic content. This promotes nutrient cycling within the soil, enhances its structure so it can better retain water and nutrients, and aids the development of beneficial microbes. - Crop rotation is also a fundamental practice that helps break pest and disease cycles, replenishes the soil with nitrogen through legumes, and minimizes nutrient depletion from continuous cropping. It

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    Soil management is extremely important in organic crop production for several key reasons: - Organic agriculture focuses on maintaining and enhancing soil fertility and structure. Healthy soil with good structure supports nutrient availability, water retention, and beneficial microbial activity - all of which are crucial for plant growth. - Practices like adding organic matter through compost and cover crops help improve the soil's organic content. This promotes nutrient cycling within the soil, enhances its structure so it can better retain water and nutrients, and aids the development of beneficial microbes. - Crop rotation is also a fundamental practice that helps break pest and disease cycles, replenishes the soil with nitrogen through legumes, and minimizes nutrient depletion from continuous cropping. It

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    ORGANIC

    AGRICULTURE:
    Crop Production
    McPherson, Alexandra Carmen B.
    Ferales, Rachelle Joy T.

    May
    2023
    Organic Agriculture

    It offers a sustainable and nutrient-rich approach to


    crop production.

    2
    Crop Production in
    Organic Agriculture
    • Organic farming practices
    prioritize the use of natural
    inputs, emphasizing soil health,
    biodiversity, and ecological
    balance. In this report, we will
    delve into the key aspects of crop
    production in organic agriculture,
    including soil management, crop
    selection, and pest and disease
    control methods.

    3
    Soil Management in
    Organic Crop
    Production
    a. Importance of Soil
    Health
    • Organic agriculture focuses on
    maintaining and enhancing soil
    fertility and structure. Healthy
    soil supports nutrient
    availability, water retention,
    and beneficial microbial
    activity.
    4
    Soil Management in
    Organic Crop
    Production
    b. Organic Matter
    Addition
    • Organic farmers incorporate
    compost, animal manure, and
    cover crops to improve soil
    organic matter content. This
    promotes nutrient cycling,
    enhances soil structure, and aids
    in moisture retention.
    5
    Soil Management in
    Organic Crop
    Production
    c. Crop Rotation
    • Crop rotation is a fundamental
    practice in organic farming. It
    helps break pest and disease
    cycles, improves soil health,
    and minimizes nutrient
    depletion.

    6
    Crop Selection and Diversity

    a. Variety Selection

    • Organic farmers prioritize the use


    of open-pollinated and heirloom
    varieties. These varieties adapt
    better to diverse environmental
    conditions and often exhibit
    higher nutritional content.
    Crop Selection and Diversity

    b. Polyculture and
    Companion Planting
    • Organic farmers often employ
    polyculture and companion
    planting techniques. This
    promotes biodiversity, provides
    natural pest control, and
    optimizes resource utilization.
    Crop Selection and Diversity

    c. Cover Crops

    • Cover crops are planted between


    cash crops to enhance soil
    fertility and prevent erosion.
    They fix nitrogen, suppress
    weeds, and improve soil
    structure.
    Pest and Disease
    Control in Organic Crop
    Production
    a. Integrated Pest
    Management (IPM)
    • IPM is a holistic approach to pest
    and disease control. It involves
    monitoring, prevention, and the
    use of biological control agents
    and cultural practices

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    Pest and Disease
    Control in Organic Crop
    Production
    b. Biological Control

    • Encouraging beneficial
    insects, such as ladybugs and
    parasitic wasps, to control
    pests naturally. Using traps,
    pheromones, and biopesticides
    derived from natural sources.
    11
    Pest and Disease
    Control in Organic Crop
    Production
    c. Cultural Practices
    • Crop rotation, intercropping,
    and sanitation practices help
    minimize pest and disease
    pressure. Proper plant spacing
    and nutrient management
    contribute to plant vigor and
    disease resistance.
    12
    Nutrient Management in
    Organic Crop Production
    a. Organic Fertilizers
    • Organic farmers use natural
    fertilizers such as compost,
    manure, and plant-based
    materials. These fertilizers
    release nutrients slowly,
    ensuring steady plant
    growth and reducing
    nutrient runoff.
    Nutrient Management in
    Organic Crop Production
    b. Nutrient Cycling
    • Organic farming focuses on
    closing nutrient cycles
    within the farm. Recycling
    crop residues, cover crops,
    and organic matter helps
    maintain soil fertility.
    Nutrient Management in
    Organic Crop Production
    c. Soil Testing and Nutrient
    Balancing
    • Regular soil testing assists
    in determining nutrient
    deficiencies and adjusting
    fertilization strategies.
    Organic farmers aim for a
    balanced nutrient supply to
    optimize plant growth and
    yield.
    SOURCES
    “With wrong farming methods, we turn fertile land into desert. Unless we go back to organic
    farming and save the soil, there is no future.”
    Jaggi Vasudev

    • https://www.britannica.com/topic/organic-farming • https://bafs.da.gov.ph/bafs_admin/admin_page/pn
    s_file/PNS.BAFS.337.2022
    • https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/natural-resources-envi
    ronment/organic-agriculture/ • https://www.fareasternagriculture.com/crops/agricultur
    e/organic-farming-the-future-of-philippine-agriculture
    • https://www.epa.gov/agriculture/organic-farming
    • https://mimaropa.da.gov.ph/about/programs-and-projec
    • https://climatetracker.org/empowering-filipino-farmers- ts/organic-agriculture
    through-organic-agriculture/
    • https://philippinesgraphic.com.ph/2018/02/18/organic-f
    • https://climatetracker.asia/organic-agriculture-in-the-ph arming-benefits-and-limitations/
    ilippines-what-you-need-to-know/
    • https://www.buplant.da.gov.ph/index.php/2021-01-
    11-01-29-12/organic

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    QUIZ

    1. What is the primary focus of soil management in organic crop production?


    a) Maintaining crop diversity
    b) Minimizing pest and disease cycles
    c) Enhancing soil fertility and structure
    d) Optimizing resource utilization
    2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of adding organic matter to the soil?
    b) Improved nutrient availability
    b) Enhanced soil structure
    c) Increased water retention
    d) Reduced microbial activity
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    QUIZ

    3. Why is crop rotation important in organic farming?


    a) To break pest and disease cycles
    b) To maximize crop diversity
    c) To optimize resource utilization
    d) To improve soil structure
    4. Which types of varieties do organic farmers prioritize in crop selection?
    b) Hybrid varieties
    b) Open-pollinated and heirloom varieties
    c) Genetically modified varieties
    d) High-yielding varieties
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    QUIZ

    5. What is the purpose of polyculture and companion planting in organic farming?


    a) To enhance soil fertility
    b) To increase crop yield
    c) To promote biodiversity and natural pest control
    d) To reduce water usage
    6. What benefits do cover crops provide in organic crop production?
    b) Weed suppression and soil erosion prevention
    b) Increased nutrient runoff
    c) Pest and disease control
    d) Enhanced plant growth and yield 19
    QUIZ

    7. What is the basic principle of integrated pest management (IPM)?


    a) Eliminating all pests using chemical pesticides
    b) Promoting the use of genetically modified crops
    c) Monitoring, prevention, and utilizing biological control agents
    d) Maximize crop yield at any cost
    8. How do organic farmers utilize biological control in pest and disease management?
    b) Using chemical pesticides derived from natural sources
    b) Encouraging beneficial insects and using traps and pheromones
    c) Implementing strict quarantine measures for imported crops
    d) Applying synthetic fertilizers to deter pests 20
    QUIZ

    9. How do cultural practices contribute to pest and disease control in organic crop
    production?
    a) They eliminate the need for any pest control measures
    b) They promote the use of genetically modified crops
    c) They minimize pest and disease pressure through practices like crop rotation
    d) They eliminate the need for soil testing and nutrient balancing
    10. What is the role of organic fertilizers in nutrient management in organic crop
    production?
    b) They provide quick-release nutrients for rapid plant growth
    b) They minimize nutrient runoff and ensure steady plant growth
    c) They require less frequent application compared to synthetic fertilizers 21

    d) They have no impact on soil fertility


    QUIZ

    11. How do organic farmers close nutrient cycles within the farm?
    a) By importing large amounts of synthetic fertilizers
    b) By disposing of crop residues and organic matter off-site
    c) By recycling crop residues, cover crops, and organic matter
    d) By relying solely on natural rainfall for nutrient supply
    12. Why is regular soil testing important in organic crop production?
    a) To determine the best time for crop planting
    b) To adjust fertilization strategies based on nutrient deficiencies
    c) To identify the presence of pests and diseases in the soil 22

    d) To monitor the pH levels of the soil


    ESSAY (8 POINTS)

    •What is the importance of soil


    management in organic crop
    production?

    ADD A FOOTER 23

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