observation of organic farming at least 2 pages
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Organic farming as been with humans since the first person on earth planted a seed. Problem is,, the demand for this earth to support so many people has made it hard to farm organic and raise enough to cover costs,, and supply the volume of food needed in today’s world.
As a rule of thumb,, it takes 4 times the human labor to produce the same about of food as we farm now.. Since farmers only earn about 1/4 as much as there city cousins,, and work twice the hours,, having the surplus energy to farm organic is near impossible and make a living…
Organic farming otherwise called as ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING.
The main moto of this is to compensate the cost of production of the main crop with the profits of secondary crop, without using any artificial chemicals and fertilizers.
This includes the following steps:
Community bonifires: At the time of summer ploughing, community bonifires are lit in the fields in btw 6–7 to attract the insects.
Quality seed selection: For good crop , good is required.
Seed treatment: Its the intial imp step for making the crop resistant to insect pests and diseases. Treating the seed with naturally prepared items or biological agents. For ex: treating the seed with Trichoderma viridi (biological agent) or Beejamrut( prepared using cow dung, cow urine, Asafoetida and soil under a tree or soil frok where there is very less incidence of chemical fertilisers once used, mixed and diluted in water).
Border crops: Crop all along the borders of the field for avoiding entry of insect pests from the neighboring field. These crops should be taller than the main crop. Ex: Jowar or bajra- 4 rows
Trap crops: Along with the main seed the seeds of some trap crops are scattered all over the field. These crops attract the insect pests first. The identification of the pest can be made faster and precautions can be taken before the pest attacks the main crop. Ex: Castor, marigold- 20 to 40 plants/ac.
Pheromone traps: These are the traps which contain female insect hormones. The male insects get attracted to the smell of the female hormones and get trapped.
Bird perches: Birds are the best predators of insects. Beef perches provided in the field makes birds rest on the and predat the insects.
Organic farming they promote eathworm compost while according to Palekar Guruji (father of zero budget natural farming) heavy metals residues were found in in it which are carcinogenic in nature.
Main difference that ZBNF is farmer oriented A desi Cow based method ,while organic farming is a similar to chemical farming where some big componies evolved.
All the pesticides, tonic fetilixers are made at farmers place by farmer so that the expense of farming can be minimized and exploitation of farmer could stop.
Organic farming has also evolved to become a very credible farming system with third party certification management - regulations in place.Any claim on zero budget farming shall deliver benefits at farm level to cultivator.
In case of certified organic farming the extra premium paid by consumer is also shared with the cultivator, thus he gets to share a bigger potion of the incremental value pie.
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In India, organic farming is not a new concept; it has been practised since the dawn of time. It is a farming technique that focuses on cultivating land and developing crops in such a way that organic wastes are used to deliver nutrients to crops, allowing for enhanced sustainable output in a pollution-free environment.
Need for Organic farming
With the rise in population, we will be compelled not only to maintain but also to grow agricultural production in a sustainable manner. Scientists have concluded that the 'Green Revolution,' which relied heavily on inputs, has reached a halt and is now being sustained by dwindling dividends. The obvious choice for that would be more important in today's period, when these agrochemicals, which are made from fossil fuels and are not renewable, are becoming scarce. It may potentially have a significant impact on our foreign exchange in the future.
Organic farming has a number of distinguishing qualities.
By preserving organic matter levels, stimulating soil biological activity, and using judicious mechanical intervention, soil fertility can be preserved for the long term.
Providing crop nutrients indirectly through the use of relatively insoluble nutrient sources that are made available to the plant by soil microbes.
Use of legumes and biological nitrogen fixation, as well as effective recycling of organic materials such as agricultural leftovers and livestock manures, to achieve nitrogen self-sufficiency.
Crop rotations, natural predators, variety, organic manuring, resistant varieties, and limited (ideally minimal) thermal, biological, and chemical intervention are used to control weeds, diseases, and pests.
Comprehensive livestock management, taking into account evolutionary adaptations, behavioural needs, and animal welfare concerns in terms of diet, housing, health, breeding, and rearing.
The impact of the farming system on the larger environment, as well as the conservation of species and natural ecosystems, must be carefully considered.