Organic vs Natural vs Conventional Farming: What the Labels Mean

Three common approaches

When you browse farms on BuyFromKhet, you'll see each one's growing method. Here's what they mean:

Organic

Grown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers, using compost, crop rotation and natural pest control. Often certified, but on a direct platform you can simply ask the farmer.

Natural farming

A low-input approach popular in Punjab that avoids chemicals and relies on farm-made inputs like cow-dung preparations. Very close to organic in practice.

Conventional

The mainstream method using modern fertilisers and pesticides to maximise yield. Still the majority of what's grown — and buying it direct is still fresher and fairer than retail.

The best part of buying direct

You don't have to trust a sticker — you can message the farmer and ask exactly how your food was grown.