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== **BIO FARMING IN AFRICA ** == ==**In Africa farming with chemical fertilizers and pesticides doesn’t work very well because they damage the soil and are very expensive. Bio farming for Africa is better because it produces more food. 114 studies were carried out in 24 African countries. An analysis of these studies showed that the amounts of food produced had more than doubled where organic farming was practiced. In East Africa this was an increase of 128%. Organic bio farming is also good for the environment and makes the soil richer and prevents “drought”. The organic food can be exported/sold better in Europe because it is free from chemicals. Organic farming helps to retain rain in the soil. By saving on fertilizers and pesticides farmers can buy rich seeds. **==



**Bio farmers from Africa**
==**BIO FARMING IN GERMANY **== ==**Products from bio farming are more expensive than products from normal farming. That’s because there are not many bio products available. Often these bio products like: apples and grapes grow in small orchards or vineyards. So the amount the bio farmer can harvest is less than harvests from big plants. Bio Farming is not intended to produce global demands but it is more of a luxury product. Bio Farming has a good effect on the environment because it does not harm the ground. For example: Bio farmers use a system called “Crop Rotation”. It works with 4 different plants: crops such as barley and wheat, peas, wheat, and potatoes. The crops and wheat take the nutrients out of the soil and the peas and the potatoes build up the soil again. The farmer puts each of the 4 plants in a square and rotates them each year. Bio products are sold locally. Organic farming is important but not as important as in Africa **==