Good for health,good for the ecosystem Organic farming is done in a way that supports the earth and its ecosystems. It promotes the health of the soil, plants, animals and humans by using only naturally occurring organic substances. Pesticides silent killers •20% of all pesticides used in India are for food crops which form a major part of our diet! •They can wreck the human immune system, cause allergies, respiratory diseases, digestive and nervous disorders. •They can also be carcinogenic and increase the likelihood of cancer. •Their ill effects are passed on by mothers to babies.