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Little worms or pesticides in your Organic Food ?
With moisture setting in, there is a good chance your stock of organic food grain may start showing sign of hidden life. If not then there is a good chance of pesticides residue in it. This is a simple test of poison in your food grain. Some of the most popular brands of organic rice in India are found with pesticides. Read the report to know more.
http://cercindia.org/grahak-sathi-exposes-shocking-truth-behind-organic-rice/
Below is a picture of our Taraori Basmati Rice from our organic farmer in Dehradun, Uttarakhand #JaivikFood.
Organic Post
Why Organic ?
Here are seven reasons to Go Organic given by Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB).
1> Organic food ensures no use of synthetic chemicals or hormones
2>Organic food is more nutritious
3> Better taste and shelf life
4> Encourages fair trade practice by directly connecting farmers and marketing agencies with customers directly
5>Promotes low carbon footprint by using much less fossil fuel
6>Promotes Regeneration, Rejuvenation and Restoration of the soil fertility
7> Preserve mountain ecosystems.
Courtsey : www.uocb.org
#food #environment #agriculture #farming #sustainable