Abstract
Organic farming is the form of crop growing that relies on techniques like crop rotation, green compost, manure and biological pest control. This study was an initial attempt to know the status of organic farming in pesticide use predominant 28 districts in 12 Indian states. Doctors, pesticide vendors and agricultural officers of regions were interviewed to study the status of organic farming in the selected areas. Data were collected through pre-tested schedules by trained field investigators. A total of 1577 samples from 290 randomly selected villages were keyed in to Visual Basic front end in MS Access data base. In this study only 3% of the respondents across the country reported that they had practiced organic farming only, whereas 51% of respondents practiced chemical farming and 46% of respondents had taken up both organic and chemical farming. Appropriate research and extension services need to be developed to make available to farmers all the relevant information on organic farming.
Highlights
According to International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) “Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people
The irrigated areas of India account for 35 percent of the total cropped area and here intensive cultivation of crops with extensive use of chemical inputs can be seen
The unhealthy competition among some farmers to achieve higher yields using increased application of fertilizers and pesticides gave an impetus to agro-chemical markets
Summary
According to International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) “Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Traditional farming practices maintain a rich agro-biodiversity, ensure the soil fertility through periodical addition of organic manure, and are in perfect harmony with nature. In these systems the soil supported a good population of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa and a host of other organisms that sustain soil health. 5084 Status of Organic Farming in Agro Ecosystems in India to increase the yield Excessive use of these chemicals has adverse effect on the soil micro-flora and fauna. Good agricultural practices are necessary to improve soil fertility and reduce pest attack
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