What is organic farming ? Discuss the benefits of organic farming as a viable practise in the context of developing nations like India.

Explanation

Organic farming system primarily aims at sustainable production in an eco- friendly and pollution free environment. The land is cultivated by using techniques such as crop rotation, green manure , composting and biological pesticides alongwith beneficial microbes (biofertilisers)instead of chemical fertilisers and pesticdes , ect. Benefits of organic farming are
(i) Maintains long -term soil fertility. (ii) Controls pests and diseases without harming the environment. (iii) Ensures that water stays claen and safe.
(iv) Makes use of resources which the farmer already has , to make it economic.
(v) Helps produce nutritious food and high quality crops.
Organic farming in India
Using organic farming techniques makes much more sense for developing nations like India. As we know that modern, intensive agriculture makes the use of expensive chemical fertiliser and herbicides, which leach out from the soil and pollute rivers, lakes and water bodies and also damage the soil fertility in the long run.