The so called green revolution of the sixties was not only a myth but a complete lost proposition and a health disaster. It has totally polluted our land, water, environment in the bargain compelling us to consume a fair amount of poison in our daily consumption of food, bringing along with it miseries in the form of diabetes, cancer, heart problems and many deadly diseases affecting every segment of our population, from the new born babies, children, young and old alike. It is getting from bad to worse. Turning the clock back taking all turns and going back to the past ways of organic farming no matter how difficult a task it may be if not undertaken with the missionary zeal and with the sincere and active cooperation of one and all will see a sick and diseased India in no time.
The number of minerals in the soil has depleted over the years.The soil is less fertile, in powdered form which does not hold plants and trees firmly. Organic farming will try to reverse the damage to a large extent which is help in farm production in quick time and better quality. It is extremely important to adopt organic farming practices to save save earth from further destruction and deterioration.
Organic products are grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with an environmentally and socially responsible approach. This is a method of farming that works at grass root level. It enhances the reproductive and regenerative capacity of the soil, good plant nutrition, and sound soil management, produces nutritious food rich in vitality which has resistance to diseases.
Benefits of Organic Farming
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An organic farming will be the defacto method in the near future due to fewer capital investments and high returns
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Using crop and animal residue, organic waste as bio-fertilizers reduce costs, increases the quality of soil and yield
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Market value and demand of organic product is high compared to traditionally grown farm produces
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There is high demand in the overseas market for organic produce due to high awareness for environment and health
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Organic products are grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with an environmentally and socially responsible approach.
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This is a method of farming that works at grass root level.
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It enhances the reproductive and regenerative capacity of the soil, good plant nutrition, and sound soil management, produces nutritious food rich in vitality which has resistance to diseases.