Organic farming is an agriculture system that originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing farming practices. certified organic agriculture accounts for approximately 69 million hectares globally.
what is organic farming?
- the organic farming system in India is not new and is being followed from ancient times.it is a method of a farming system that primarily aimed at cultivating the land and reading crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health by use of organic wastes.
- as per the definition of organic farming "organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs and the maximum extent feasible rely upon crop rotation, crop residues, animal manures and biological system of nutrients mobilization and plant protection.
- organic products are grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with an environmentally and socially responsible approach.
- India is bestowed with a lot of potentials to produce all varieties of organic products due to its various agro climate regions.