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ORGANIC FARMING
Organic Farming is an integrated farming system that strives for sustainability the health of soil, enhancement of soil fertility and biological diversity.
Organic farming is systems which avoid the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives and to the maximum extent feasible rely upon crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection.
Organic farming is better for the Environment. Organic farming practices to reduce pollution, conserve water, reduce soil erosion, increase soil fertility, and use less energy.
Farming without pesticides is also better for nearby birds and animals as well as people who live close to farms.
Mainly Organic Farming are based on four principles
Health, Care, Ecology, Fairness
Basic Steps of Organic farming :
- Conversion of land from conventional management to organic management
- Management of the entire surrounding system to ensure biodiversity and sustainability of the system
- Crop production with the use of alternative sources of nutrients such as crop rotation, residue management, organic manures and biological inputs.
- Management of unwanted plants & pests by better management practices, physical and cultural means and by biological control system
- Maintenance of livestock in tandem with organic concept and make them an integral part of the entire system
