Authors : Dharna R. Tembhare
Page Nos : 113-117
Description :
Organic farming has the potential to provide benefits in terms of environmental protection, conservation of non-renewable resources and improved food quality. All though the green revolution in India has undoubtedly changed the scenario of food grain production. The organic farming systems have attracted increasing attention over the last one decade because they are perceived to offer some solutions to the problems currently besetting the agricultural sector. India has a potential of compost, which could provide large quantity of plant nutrients. There is scope of human and animal refuse into valuable organic manure directly or through bio-conservation. The approach of integrated plant nutrient management (IPNM) component is mainly advocated for sustainable agriculture. It has played an important role in maintaining and improving the soil health status, stabilizing productivity of crops, reducing the pollution of environment and food material used for consumption. This paper discussed the need for organic farming in India in relation with integrated plant nutrient management component of organic farming.
