Organic agricultural production represents a management system for agricultural production and other products that increase and promote biodiversity, best protect the environment, and apply the highest standards for the protection of plant, animal, and human health. Organic Agriculture leads the normalization of the entire natural environment from many aspects: fundamental technologies for cultivating plants and animals, the quality of water, soil, and air, biodiversity conservation, quantity and quality of food, profit, lifestyle, living standards, etc. In addition to the term Organic, the terms organic and ecological agriculture are also used.
Organic production is entirely controlled production. According to the regulations of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), production conditions must be adapted to the specific conditions of each country where production takes place and must be regulated by law. The conditions for carrying out organic agricultural production are precisely defined. Land plots, livestock farms, and processing facilities must be isolated from possible sources of pollution; the water used for irrigation must be of appropriate quality; experts and producers must be trained and obligated to continuously update their knowledge.
The fundamental principle of organic agricultural production states: Healthy soil – healthy animals and plants – healthy people.
In the 1970s, interest in this type of agricultural production began to grow. It started with the so-called healthy food. There have been doubts regarding the naming of this method of crop production, so it was necessary to explain the difference between conventional and alternative agriculture.
Conventional (conventional, traditional) agriculture is based on the intensive application of chemical substances: mineral fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and additives in animal feed.
In contrast to traditional production, where the use of chemical substances is common, there is alternative agriculture (organic, ecological, biological), which means either a reduction in the use of chemical substances or their complete elimination.
The organic production system depends on crop rotation, plant residues, stable manure, legumes, green fertilization, discarded organic matter not originating from the farm, mechanical soil processing, and biological pest control measures. Their application results in preserving the fertility of the soil and the fertilizing layer, providing the necessary nutrients for plants, and destroying weeds and pests.
In addition to these, the maximum utilization of renewable energy sources, maintaining agro-genetic diversity and ecosystem diversity, preserving the living environment, reducing all forms of pollution, etc., must also be taken into consideration.
Within the framework of everything emphasized above, it would be very necessary to identify the fundamental characteristics of organic production: these are products obtained under strict controls, legal regulations, and production methods, which are essentially organic production. These products are safe, containing no artificial substances or chemical-synthetic pesticides. They are healthier than conventional ones and have higher nutritional value.
Thanks to the way they are obtained, they have more vital energy and powers responsible for maintaining immunity, regenerative processes, and the vitality of the human body. The content of some important elements (iron, potassium, calcium, zinc) is much higher in organic products than in those obtained through conventional production methods. Organic products are especially important for children's nutrition.
Reasons for involvement in organic production:
Organic products account for only about 1% of the global market, but they are becoming an increasingly sought-after commodity; it is evident that their share in global trade flows is growing and it is expected that they will continue to grow in the coming years. A similar trend appears when it comes to raw materials that have healing effects, so it is very important to produce medicinal plants without the addition of synthetic substances that could disrupt the biological balance of the environment in which production takes place. It is believed that the future of aromatic, medicinal, and oil plants should primarily be based on production based on the principles of organic farming. This production should be regulated by law and carried out under the supervision of inspectors.
When it comes to the organic production of medicinal plants, it is important that it is based on natural processes and the use of organic substances in the production cycle.
The use of substances for plant protection and substances for plant food that have chemical, synthetic, growth regulator, and additive origins is prohibited.
Medicinal plants are an extremely important link in the plant production chain for processing in industry and pharmaceuticals. Today, around 10,000 plant species are used to obtain good medicines that are as harmless as possible to the human body. Initially, self-growing plants were collected in nature so that at a younger age they would have access to orchard production because it enables obtaining much higher yields and raw materials of the same quality.
Medicinal plants, according to the definition of the World Health Organization (WHO), are those types of plants in which one or several parts contain biologically active substances that can be used for therapeutic purposes or for chemical pharmaceutical synthesis. According to this definition, aromatic plants are those that contain active substances of a particular aroma or taste, which are used to create scents, cosmetic products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as flavors for food products, but also serve to obtain essential oils. Aromatic and medicinal plants are most often collectively called medicinal plants because there is no strict boundary between them. Some plants can be used both for medicinal purposes and for the benefit of aroma and essential oils (p.sh mint). By delving deeper into knowledge and broader, each plant can be healing. All plants used in nutrition have a certain medicinal effect and can be categorized into a special subgroup of medicinal plants.
Some medicinal plants contain substances that act independently. Some substances act on certain organs (heart, stomach, liver), others on the entire body, and these effects can be stimulating or calming. Organic production is especially important because organic products do not contain harmful substances, heavy metals, or pesticide residues. The production obtained from the organic production of medicinal plants can be used without any risk in nutrition as well as in healing. Besides those mentioned above, medicinal plants also have other uses. By plowing the above-ground green mass, a high-quality green manure is obtained; some parts of medicinal plants are used for animal feed, while others serve in the fight against diseases and pests. The plant residues of some medicinal plants can be used as fuel for heating and as energy for dryers, which is also an aspect of maintaining a healthy living environment. Ultimately, many medicinal plants are rich in nectar and pollen, are extremely honey-producing, and also have a very long flowering period and serve as good pasture for bees, which contribute to obtaining high-quality organic honey within the organic production system
Organic production is entirely controlled production. According to the regulations of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), production conditions must be adapted to the specific conditions of each country where production takes place and must be regulated by law. The conditions for carrying out organic agricultural production are precisely defined. Land plots, livestock farms, and processing facilities must be isolated from possible sources of pollution; the water used for irrigation must be of appropriate quality; experts and producers must be trained and obligated to continuously update their knowledge.
The fundamental principle of organic agricultural production states: Healthy soil – healthy animals and plants – healthy people.
In the 1970s, interest in this type of agricultural production began to grow. It started with the so-called healthy food. There have been doubts regarding the naming of this method of crop production, so it was necessary to explain the difference between conventional and alternative agriculture.
Conventional (conventional, traditional) agriculture is based on the intensive application of chemical substances: mineral fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and additives in animal feed.
In contrast to traditional production, where the use of chemical substances is common, there is alternative agriculture (organic, ecological, biological), which means either a reduction in the use of chemical substances or their complete elimination.
The organic production system depends on crop rotation, plant residues, stable manure, legumes, green fertilization, discarded organic matter not originating from the farm, mechanical soil processing, and biological pest control measures. Their application results in preserving the fertility of the soil and the fertilizing layer, providing the necessary nutrients for plants, and destroying weeds and pests.
In addition to these, the maximum utilization of renewable energy sources, maintaining agro-genetic diversity and ecosystem diversity, preserving the living environment, reducing all forms of pollution, etc., must also be taken into consideration.
Within the framework of everything emphasized above, it would be very necessary to identify the fundamental characteristics of organic production: these are products obtained under strict controls, legal regulations, and production methods, which are essentially organic production. These products are safe, containing no artificial substances or chemical-synthetic pesticides. They are healthier than conventional ones and have higher nutritional value.
Thanks to the way they are obtained, they have more vital energy and powers responsible for maintaining immunity, regenerative processes, and the vitality of the human body. The content of some important elements (iron, potassium, calcium, zinc) is much higher in organic products than in those obtained through conventional production methods. Organic products are especially important for children's nutrition.
Reasons for involvement in organic production:
- They do not pollute the living environment (air, water, soil)
- It is based on the exploitation of relationships and interactions in the natural environment (biological cycles and biodiversity conservation).
- They respect the natural ecological balance
- It utilizes sustainable energy sources.
- Advantages of organic food
- Quality and safety (organic products have higher biological and nutritional values, which are reflected in increased content of vitamins and minerals, calcium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants)
- Does not contain pesticide residues or heavy metals
- They do not contain artificial additives, preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial colors, flavors, or flavor enhancers
- Does not contain antibiotic supplements, growth regulators, or other veterinary medicines
- They have characteristics of taste, smell, and color that often remind us of the 'forgotten tastes of village products.'
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their products are not applied to organically produced foods.
Organic products account for only about 1% of the global market, but they are becoming an increasingly sought-after commodity; it is evident that their share in global trade flows is growing and it is expected that they will continue to grow in the coming years. A similar trend appears when it comes to raw materials that have healing effects, so it is very important to produce medicinal plants without the addition of synthetic substances that could disrupt the biological balance of the environment in which production takes place. It is believed that the future of aromatic, medicinal, and oil plants should primarily be based on production based on the principles of organic farming. This production should be regulated by law and carried out under the supervision of inspectors.
When it comes to the organic production of medicinal plants, it is important that it is based on natural processes and the use of organic substances in the production cycle.
The use of substances for plant protection and substances for plant food that have chemical, synthetic, growth regulator, and additive origins is prohibited.
Medicinal plants are an extremely important link in the plant production chain for processing in industry and pharmaceuticals. Today, around 10,000 plant species are used to obtain good medicines that are as harmless as possible to the human body. Initially, self-growing plants were collected in nature so that at a younger age they would have access to orchard production because it enables obtaining much higher yields and raw materials of the same quality.
Medicinal plants, according to the definition of the World Health Organization (WHO), are those types of plants in which one or several parts contain biologically active substances that can be used for therapeutic purposes or for chemical pharmaceutical synthesis. According to this definition, aromatic plants are those that contain active substances of a particular aroma or taste, which are used to create scents, cosmetic products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as flavors for food products, but also serve to obtain essential oils. Aromatic and medicinal plants are most often collectively called medicinal plants because there is no strict boundary between them. Some plants can be used both for medicinal purposes and for the benefit of aroma and essential oils (p.sh mint). By delving deeper into knowledge and broader, each plant can be healing. All plants used in nutrition have a certain medicinal effect and can be categorized into a special subgroup of medicinal plants.
Some medicinal plants contain substances that act independently. Some substances act on certain organs (heart, stomach, liver), others on the entire body, and these effects can be stimulating or calming. Organic production is especially important because organic products do not contain harmful substances, heavy metals, or pesticide residues. The production obtained from the organic production of medicinal plants can be used without any risk in nutrition as well as in healing. Besides those mentioned above, medicinal plants also have other uses. By plowing the above-ground green mass, a high-quality green manure is obtained; some parts of medicinal plants are used for animal feed, while others serve in the fight against diseases and pests. The plant residues of some medicinal plants can be used as fuel for heating and as energy for dryers, which is also an aspect of maintaining a healthy living environment. Ultimately, many medicinal plants are rich in nectar and pollen, are extremely honey-producing, and also have a very long flowering period and serve as good pasture for bees, which contribute to obtaining high-quality organic honey within the organic production system
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