Group Members

Ansari Mehnaz Barwaniwala Shabbir Bhanpurawala Yusuf Khan Gulnaz Khan Saaima Organic Farming Vagher Husain
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Presented to Nutrients rich yield Prof. Jayadeep

Concept of Organic Farming

inputs

Avoid usage of Synthetic chemical inputs

Natural and farm resources

pest control

Environm ent & Local farming system

Organic Farming

Biological diversity

Nutrients rich yield

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.

Objectives of Organic farming

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

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 Always apply mulches to a warm, wet soil Care should be taken as to the thickness of the mulch applied To clear an area of land of persistent weeds a layer of 10cm or more can be used.

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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 manures Improve the ability of the soil to hold water Control soil erosion Improve soil structure Improve soil fertility

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Inorganic V/s Organic farming

Inorganic Farming
Against Nature

Organic Farming
Harmony with Nature

Soil structure destroyed More chemical residues present in crops

Soil structure improves

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

World Top ten domestic markets for organic food Million Euros
17835

5800 3041 2065 1500 1284 1023 1000 905 868

Source: www. fibl.org/IFOAM Survey 2010

Export
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)

Organic farming in India Progress

Large number of companies, NGOs, farmer organisations and government agencies promoting organic agriculture 12000 certified organic farms 210 projects 200000 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 Commodity Spices Products Tea, Coffee, Rice, Wheat Cardamom, Black pepper, white pepper, ginger, turmeric, vanilla, mustard, tamarind, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace chilly Red Gram, Black Gram Mango, Banana, Pineapple, Grape, passion fruit, Orange, Cashew nut, walnut Okra, Brinjal, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Potato Sesame, castor, sunflower

Pulses Fruits Vegetables Oilseeds

Others

Cotton, herbal extract

Prospects of Organic Farming in ndia

Growing Demand Health Conscious Selling of organic produce at premium Rising Income levels Awareness among farmers Rising demand for exports Socio-cultural environment Keep farmer community healthy

Core principals to Organic Farming

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Soil Organic Matter Soil Organisms Bacteria & Fungi Organic Fertilizers Natural Predators Balance Diversification

Effect of Organic farming

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

Constraints & Challenges

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

Constraints

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Challenges

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

Organic farming Disadvantages

Productivity Skill Cost

Recommendations
Provide financial incentives Research and technology development

Incentive campaign

Conclusion

Availability of quality organic manure to the farmers

Market development

EAT ORGANIC

DREAM ORGANIC

LIVE ORGANIC