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ShareOrganic farming methods combine scientific knowledge and modern technology with traditional farming practices based on thousands of years of agriculture.
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In general, organic methods rely on naturally occurring biological processes, which often take place over extended periods of time, and a holistic approach.
Crop diversity is a distinctive characteristic of organic farming.
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