ABSTRACT
Increased production of foods for a constantly growing population represents one of the most stringent global crises. As world population constantly grows, the area of fertile land decreases (roads, urban development, industrial sites, etc.), placing increasing stress on agriculture to increase production, and increased use of synthetic fertilizers. However, public awareness and accountability regarding how food is grown has greatly increased. As the world population is better educated, increased awareness regarding the negative effects of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticide, demineralization of soil, loss of biodiversity, mutations, superweeds, and negative impacts on the environment and on the quality and taste of foods lead to a higher demand for natural, organic, biodynamic, and eco-foods.
