Vol. 3 (3) : May-June 2012 issue
Green Farming Vol. 3 (3) : 349-352 (May-June, 2012)
Organic farming in India : Concept, applications and perspectives
R.T. GAHUKAR1
Arag Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Plot 220, Reshimbag, Nagpur 440 009 (Maharashtra)
Designation : 1Formerly Tech. Advisor (FAO) (rtgahukar@gmail.com)
Subject : Organic Agriculture, Organic Farming and Hi-tech Agriculture
Paper No. :
Total Pages : 4
Received : 11 July 2011
Revised accepted : 27 April 2012
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Citation :
R.T. GAHUKAR. 2012. Organic farming in India : Concept, applications and perspectives. Green Farming Vol. 3 (3) : 349-352 ; May-June, 2012
ABSTRACT
Organic farming is acknowledged as crop production system which can sustain health of soils, ecosystems and people by combining tradition, innovation and improved farm technology. Major components generally adopted by farmers include untreated seed, biomanures and biofertilizers, biopesticides, manure compost/vermicompost and crop diversification. Availability of organic farm inputs, certification and marketing network being the constraints for an average farmer, Indian government launched the movement by establishing national centre and regional sub-centres. In coming years, with changing pattern in consumerism, organic farming may help in providing people with foods and food products without chemicals and toxins.
Key words :
APEDA, biomanures, biopesticides, NPOP, organic farming, organic production, soil health.