In today’s times, when excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is affecting the quality of soil and crops, organic farming has emerged as a sustainable and profitable alternative. It not only protects the environment but also provides long-term benefits to the farmer.
1. What is organic farming?
Organic farming is a system that does not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and poisons. Instead, natural fertilizers, organic pesticides, green manures, and animal waste are used.
2. Key Benefits of Organic Farming
- The fertility of the soil remains for a long time.
- Natural control of pests – with neem, cow urine, garlic extract.
- Water conservation – Soil moisture lasts longer.
- Health Benefits – Foods without chemical residue.
- Higher value realization – Higher demand for organic products in the market.
3. How to start organic farming?
- Get a soil test done — find out which nutrients are lacking.
- Make compost – from household or farm waste.
- Seed treatment – with neem solution or bio fungicide.
- Adopt crop rotation – alternate pulses and grains.
- Get organic certification so that the product gets more value.
4. Government Schemes
Schemes like National Mission on Organic Farming (NMOF) etc. by the Government of India provide assistance to organic farmers.
Conclusion
Organic farming is not just a farming method, but a movement – towards healthy soil, healthy crops and a healthy society.