What is the Purpose of Organic Agriculture?

Organic farming should not be viewed solely as a food production method. It should also be considered an element of sustainable agriculture and development, ecotourism, biodiversity conservation, and mitigating the effects of factors causing erosion, desertification, and climate change. In this context, the aims of organic farming can be expressed as follows:

To offer consumers high-quality and reliable products.

To protect human, animal and plant health.

to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and genetic resources,

To ensure the protection of natural habitats and ecosystems,

To protect and improve the physical, chemical, and biological structure of the soil.

Developing new agricultural techniques that will not have a negative impact on the environment,

To ensure the sustainable use of resources,

To improve employment in agricultural production and to use the workforce efficiently,

To provide producers with sufficient and reliable income,

To encourage producer organization and contract farming practices,

To promote eco-tourism, exports and the integration of producers with the world,

To leave a world for future generations in which they can make full use of resources.