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Organic Path microsite
This project was funded through the New Opportunities and Business Development Investment Initiative (NOBDI) under the Renewal Chapter of the Canada-Nova Scotia Agricultural Policy Framework Agreement.
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WeatherWeather poses no greater risk to organic farming than to conventional, according to all of the farmers interviewed. In fact, most stated that organic farming practices led to lower risks associated with dry conditions because the soil management practices increase the soil’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. The only risk factor identified involved the narrow time window available for mechanically weeding certain crops and the inability to do so in wet weather – if it rains during the one-week window, weed problems can develop. The following strategies and tactics can be employed to manage the risks associated with weather: |
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