In its pure form, maybe not. But elements of the organic philosophy are starting to be deployed in mainstream agriculture. Nature's reporters analyse this trend, assess the extent of organic farming worldwide, and frame the questions on which its wider adoption will depend.
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Macilwain, C. Organic: Is it the future of farming?. Nature 428, 792–793 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/428792a
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