Question

Write a speech on organic cultivation-need of the hour

Answer 1

Organic farming is a way of farming, which excludes the use of chemical fertilisers, insecticides, etc. It is primarily based on the principles of use of natural organic inputs and biological plant protection measures. The purpose of organic farming is not to go back to primitive form of indigenous knowledge and skills using the vast potential of various kinds of residues and water.

This will help to:

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(i) achieve sustainability of natural resources on the one hand, and

(ii) exploit the growing global market for organic food on the other.

Progress:

India has comparative advantage over many other countries because of the vast cultivated area, which has remained free of contamination from chemicals. Also, it is spread over distinctly varying agro-climatic conditions. For example, large areas in north-east region, northern hills and rain fed regions with low or nil use of agro-chemicals can be instantly converted to organic farming.