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Concept of Organic Farming
Avoid
usageofSynthetic
chemicalinputs
Naturalandfarmresources
Biological
diversity Nutrientsrichyield
OrganicFarming
inputspestcontrol
Environm
ent&Local
farmingsystem
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Organic Farming -- Benefits --Why
Improves soil structureLow input costNatural controls of pests and diseases
Prevents the soil erosionPremium quality productPollution free approachMaking available all the essential nutrients.
About one million people suffer from pesticidespoisoning.
20000 die every year due to the toxic effect of the
chemicals used in agriculture. The crop loss due to pest is still 15000 crores.
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To develop a sustainable agriculture system for guaranteedadequate food production in the foreseeable future.
To develop self-sufficient agriculture system which would rely asmuch as possible upon resources from within its own resources.
To work within natural system and cycles. To encourage and enhance biological cycles involving micro-
organism, soil flora and fauna, plant and animals.
Objectives of Organic farming
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Methods
Crop rotation
Mulching
Composting
Green Manure
Bio-logical pest &disease control
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Inorganic V/s Organic farming
Inorganic Farming Organic FarmingAgainst Nature Harmony with Nature
Soil structure destroyed Soil structure improves
More chemical residues present incrops
No chemical residues
Low quality produce Premium quality
Highly fluctuation in yield Satisfactory and reliable yield
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Statistical data - Important facts
Organic culture have been started in 130 countries
of the world.
Currently 32.2 million hectares of agricultural land
are managed organically and the value for organic
foods in global market $26 billion US dollar, and isexpected to grow to 102 billion US dollars in 2010.
The countries with the highest numbers of producers
are Uganda, India and Ethiopia.
Almost half of the world's organic producers are inAfrica.
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Organic Food Markets
17835
5800
30412065 1500 1284 1023 1000 905 868
World Top ten domestic markets for organic foodMillion Euros
Source: www. fibl.org/IFOAM Survey 2011
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Global Market
Annual Growth =15-20%
USA =11-13 BN US $
Japan =350-450 MN US $
Europe =10-11 BN US $
India
31 organic products currently exported
No. of exporters = 69
Organic value (2009) estimated = US $ 15.5 million
(710 million Indian Rupees)
Export
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Organic Production in IndiaProgress
Large number of companies, NGOs, farmerorganisations and government agencies promotingorganic agriculture
Estimated 12000 certified organic farms in 210
projects, cultivating more than 200000 had certifiedorganic land
Wide range of organic products in different States
Government programmes to support organic farming
Good chances on the export market; domestic marketcoming up
Focus on improvement of farmers' livelihoods
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Organic Producers in India
Individual farmers
Farmer groups
NGO projects
Companies Estates
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a or pro uc s pro uce n n a y rgan cFarming
Type Products
Commodity Tea, Coffee, Rice, Wheat
Spices Cardamom, Black pepper, white pepper, ginger,turmeric, vanilla, mustard, tamarind, clove,cinnamon, nutmeg, mace chilly
Pulses Red Gram, Black Gram
Fruits Mango, Banana, Pineapple, Grape, passion fruit,Orange, Cashew nut, walnut
Vegetables Okra, Brinjal, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Potato
Oilseeds Sesame, castor, sunflower
Others Cotton, herbal extract
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ThemarketfororganicproducefromandwithinIndiaisexpectedtogrowsixtoseventimesin thenextfiveyears-INR40billionby2017
Growing Demand
Health Conscious
Rising Income levels
Awareness among farmers
Sellingoforganicproduceat premiumRising demand for exports
Socio-cultural environment
Keep farmer community healthy
Prospects of Organic Farming in India
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7 Core principals to Organic Farming
Soil Organic Matter
Soil Organisms
Bacteria & Fungi Organic Fertilizers
Natural Predators
Balance Diversification
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Effect of Organic farming
Long-term productivity of the land
Food security and stability
Environmental impact Social impact
C i &
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GovernmentSupportLack of Financial support
UndefinedMarket structureConsumerawarenessTraining
CertificationcostLow yield in early stages
Labour Intensive
PolicyInitiatives Marketing of produce
InfrastructureandFundsforscientificstudies
Constraints
&
Challenges
Constraints&
Challenges
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O i f i Di d t
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Organic farming Disadvantages
Productivity-Proponents of industrialized agriculture pointto its superior productivity.
Skill -It requires considerably more skill to farmorganically. However, because professional farming of anysort naturally imparts a close and observant relationship toliving things, the best organic farmers are convertedagrichemical farmers.
GM Crops -Organic growers do not use geneticallymodified or engineered food crops, some of which areengineered to tolerate herbicides
Time -Indeed, organic farming requires greater interactionbetween a farmer and his crop for observation, timelyintervention and weed control for instance.
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Interest-free loans to especially small and marginal farmers Interest-free loans to especially small and marginal farmers
Assistance during conversion period
Provide financial incentives for promoting organic farming
Recommendations
Developasimplecertificationprocess
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AvailabilityofqualityorganicmanuretothefarmersEnsuremarketsforgoodqualityinputmaterialsatreasonableprice
Conclusion
Intensive campaign
OrganicMelasStatewideawarenessprogrammes ontheadvantagesoforganicproduce
Organic Farming is Nature friendly.
It is soil sustaining.Thus organic farming can be considered the
most sustainable form of agriculture.
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EAT ORGANIC DREAM ORGANIC LIVE ORGANIC
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