Food Micro-nutrients & Organic (Natural) Farming

The Activities of the wide range of organisms in soil play an important role in natural ecosystems. Their processes contribute to the soil’s health, ability to retain nutrients and make them available for plant. Soil biological, physical and chemical processes are interrelated and all contribute to plant health & productivity. The chemical and physical environment in soil will influence the biological processes and subsequently the soil fertility. Soil organic matter and micro organisms play pivotal role not only in macronutrients but also micronutrient availability for plants. Soil organic matter and Microorganism populations are significantly lower in conventionally farmed soils than organic (natural) farm lands. There are hundreds of micronutrients including trace minerals required for healthy growth of a plant. The soil that is deficient in micro nutrients will give rise to deficiency in micro nutrients in plant produce. While the amount of micronutrients will vary, organic produce show higher levels of vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Antioxidant Phytochemicals.