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Group Members

Avoidusage ofSyntheticchemical

inputs

Nutrients richyield

Organic Farming

Ansari Mehnaz 03Barwaniwala Shabbir 08Bhanpurawala Yusuf 10Khan Gulnaz 25Khan Saaima 27Vagher Husain 60

Presented toProf. Jayadeep

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Concept of Organic Farming

Avoidusage ofSyntheticchemical

inputs

Naturaland farmresources

Biological diversity

Nutrients richyield

Organic Farming

inputspest control

Environment &Local

farmingsystem

Organic Farming -- Benefits -- Why

•Improves soil structure•Low input cost•Natural controls of pests and diseases

•Prevents the soil erosion•Premium quality product•Pollution free approach•Making available all the essential nutrients.

•About one million people suffer from pesticides poisoning. •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.

• To develop a sustainable agriculture system• To develop self-sufficient agriculture system• To work within natural system and cycles. • To encourage and enhance biological cycles

Objectives of Organic farming

Methods

• Crop rotation

• Mulching

• Composting

• Green Manure

Crop Rotation

• Crop rotation means having times where the fertility of the soil is being built up and times where crops are grown which remove nutrients

• Crop rotation also helps a variety of natural predators to survive on the farm

Composting

• Compost is organic matter (plant and animal residues) which has been rotted down by the action of bacteria and other organisms, over a period of time

• Compost improves the structure of the soil

• Compost improves soil fertility by adding nutrients and by making it easier for plants to take up the nutrients already in the soil

• Compost improves the soil's ability to hold water

• Provide nutrients for plants but do not improve soil structure

Mulching

• Mulching means covering the ground with a layer of loose material such as compost, manure, straw, dry grass, leaves or crop residues.

How to use mulches o Always apply mulches to a warm, wet

soilo Care should be taken as to the

thickness of the mulch appliedo To clear an area of land of persistent

weeds a layer of 10cm or more can be used.

Green manures

• Green manures, often known as cover crops, are plants which are grown to improve the structure, organic matter content and nutrient content of the soil

• They are grown for their green leafy

material which is high in nutrients and provides soil cover

Green manureso Improve the ability of the soil to hold

water o Control soil erosion o Improve soil structure o Improve soil fertility

Inorganic V/s Organic farming

Inorganic Farming Organic Farming

Against Nature Harmony with Nature

Soil structure destroyed Soil structure improves

More chemical residues present in crops No chemical residues

Low quality produce Premium quality

Highly fluctuation in yield Satisfactory and reliable yield

Statistical data - Important facts

• 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 is expected to grow to 102 billion US dollars in 2014.

• Today, 395 organizations worldwide offer organic certification services.

• Many of the certification organizations also operate outside of their home country.

Organic Food Markets

U S A

Germny

France

United Kingdom

Italy

Canada

Switzerla

ndJapan

Spain

Australia

17835

5800

3041 2065 1500 1284 1023 1000 905 868

World Top ten domestic markets for organic food Million Euros

Source: www. fibl.org/IFOAM Survey 2010

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 (2010) estimated = US $ 15.5

million (710 million Indian Rupees)

Export

Organic farming in India – Progress

• Large number of companies, NGOs, farmer organisations and government agencies promoting organic agriculture

12‘000 certified organic farms 210 projects 200‘000 ha certified organic land• Wide range in different States• Government policies to support organic farming• Good chances on the export market; domestic market

coming up

Organic Producers in India

• Individual farmers• Farmer groups• NGO projects• Companies• Estates

Major Products produced in India by Organic Farming

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

Growing DemandHealth Conscious

Selling of organic produce at premiumRising Income levels

Rising demand for exports

Socio-cultural environmentKeep farmer community healthy

Prospects of Organic Farming in India

Awareness among farmers

Core principals to Organic Farming

1. Soil Organic Matter2. Soil Organisms3. Bacteria & Fungi4. Organic Fertilizers5.  Natural Predators6. Balance7.  Diversification

Effect of Organic farming

Long-term productivity of the land Food security and stability Environmental impact Social impact

•Government Support•Lack of Financial support•Undefined Market structure •Consumer awareness•Training•Certification cost•Low yield in early stages Labour Intensive

• Transition time to organic• Policy Initiatives• Marketing of produce• Infrastructure and Funds for

scientific studies

Constraints

&

Challenges

Constraints & Challenges

Organic farming Disadvantages

Productivity

Skill

Cost

Provide financial incentives

Recommendations

Research and technology development

Incentive campaign

Availability of quality organic manure to the farmers

Conclusion

Market development

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