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Organic Farming Organic farming also known as ecological agriculture8 or biodynamic agriculture and works in harmony with nature i.e. the agricultural practices followed in organic agriculture do not cause any harm to the Environment. Due to eco-friendly nature of the organic farming it is considered as an viable alternative in comparison to chemical based farming, … Read more
agriculture in India plays a pivotal role in providing livelihood, ensuring Food Security, reducing POVERTY and sustaining Growth. Main Characteristics of Indian Agriculture are:- Subsistent in Character Heavy Pressure of Population Predominance of Food Grains Mixed Cropping High Percentage of the Reporting Area under Cultivation Small Size of Holdings and Fragmentation of Fields Limited Intensive … Read more
agriculture in India plays a pivotal role in providing livelihood, ensuring Food Security, reducing POVERTY and sustaining Growth. Overview of Agriculture Sector in India Agriculture & GVA: India is witnessing a general decline in share of agriculture in Gross Value Added (GVA). However, growth rate of agriculture & allied sectors have been fluctuating at 1.5% … Read more
Organic Farming Organic farming is a method of crop and LivestockLivestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. Organic production is a holistic system designed to optimize the productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agro-ecosystem, including SoilSoil organisms, plants, Livestock and … Read more
Eco-farming Of Organic Farming Holistic Systems Thinking Emphasis on BiodiversityBiodiversity Mimicking Natural Ecosystems Regenerative Practices SoilSoil Carbon Sequestration Water Conservation and Quality Protection Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat Closed-Loop Nutrient Cycling Minimizing Off-Farm Inputs Agroforestry Integration of : Small-scale wind turbines can provide power in suitable locations. Biofuels: Utilizing crop residues or dedicated energy crops for on-farm fuel … Read more