Topic > The importance of indigenous knowledge - 723

Of course, the livelihoods and even survival of local people often depend on local and regional natural resources (e.g. Whittingham et al, 2003; Fisher & IUCN, 2005) . Organic farming helps conserve resources not only in the humid tropics, but also in the arid ones: soils in the arid tropics vary widely depending on climatic and geological conditions. It involves a comprehensive management approach to improve soil health, the region's ecosystem and product quality. It includes all agricultural systems that promote environmentally sound production of food and fiber. These systems consider local soil fertility as the key to successful production, respecting the natural capacity of plants, animals and landscape; aim to optimize quality in all aspects of agriculture and the environment. Numerous evidences have indicated that organic farming rejuvenates natural resources and revives mother earth, providing a host of benefits to the environment.