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Concept of Organic

Farming inputs
pest control
Natural
Avoid and farm
usage of resources Environm
Synthetic ent &
chemical Local
inputs farming
system

Organic Farming

Nutrients rich
Biological yield

diversity
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
IMPORTANCE
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
Inorganic V/s Organic
farming
Inorganic
Organic Farming
Farming
Against Nature Harmony with Nature

Soil structure destroyed Soil structure improves

More chemical residues present


No chemical residues
in crops

Low quality produce Premium quality

Highly fluctuation in yield Satisfactory and reliable yield


Organic Producers in India
Individualfarmers
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


Prospects of Organic
Farming inGrowing
IndiaDemand

Health Conscious
Selling of organic produce at
premium

Rising Income
Awareness levels
among farmers
Rising demand for
exports
Socio-cultural environment

Keep farmer community


healthy
Constraints &
Challenges
Government Support
ConstraintsUndefined
Lack of Financial support
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
We reap from what we sow ,and then
to sale!-Store image
Store image
Our store image would be more cultured
and traditional
It will be attached as home healthy
storage room for every single person
around the locality
Promotions
Quality ,the best way to promote
organic foods
Creating an awareness among people to
consume healthy foods
Promoting by organising a food feast by
using only organic goods, may create an
impact on acquiring customers.
THANK
YOU

EAT DREAM LIVE


ORGANIC ORGANIC ORGANIC

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