FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
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Buying food produced locally
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Purchasing food from a farmer’s market
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Growing food using an irrigation system
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Growing food without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides
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Detailed explanation-1: -Organic farming is defined as production of crop, animal, and other products without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides, transgenic species, or antibiotics and growth-enhancing steroids, or other chemicals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Organic farming is the production of food without the use of synthetic chemicals or genetically modified components. Organic foods are not necessarily completely chemical free, but the pesticide residues will be considerably lower than those found in produce manufactured with synthetic chemicals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Organic food is grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as human-made pesticides and fertilizers, and does not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Organic foods include fresh produce, meats, and dairy products as well as processed foods such as crackers, drinks, and frozen meals.
Detailed explanation-4: -Organic farming is a production system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetically compounded fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, genetically modified organisms and livestock food additives.