About Organic Farming

Organic farming is a technique, which involves cultivation of plants in natural ways. Organic farming is a farming method that involves growing and nurturing crops without the use of synthetic based fertilizers and pesticides. 

Organic farming makes use of pesticides and fertilizers if they are considered natural and avoids the use of various petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Why need of Organic Farming

1. To accrue the benefits of nutrients

2. Stay away from GMOs(genetically modified foods)

3. Natural and better taste

4. Direct support to farming

5. To conserve agricultural diversity

Key Features of Organic Farming

1. Protecting soil quality using organic material and encouraging biological activity

2. Indirect provision of crop nutrients using soil microorganisms

3. Nitrogen fixation in soils using legumes

4. Weed and pest control based on methods like crop rotation, biological diversity, natural predators, organic manures and suitable chemical, thermal and biological intervention

5. Rearing of livestock, taking care of housing, nutrition, health, rearing and breeding

6. Care for the larger environment and conservation of natural habitats and wildlife