Abstract: Organic farming in India is attaining popularity day by day. India is endowed with various types of naturally available organic form of nutrients in different parts of the country and it will help for organic cultivation of crops substantially. The rising population of India has started creating demographic pressure on agriculture sector to maintain food security. For producing better crop yield, chemical fertilizers and pesticides were used and this creates more health hazards. To generate good health and environment, a need arise a shift to organic agriculture. India is home to 30 per cent of the total organic producers in the world, but accounts for just 2.59 per cent (1.5 million hectares) of the total organic cultivation area of 57.8 million hectares (World of Organic Agriculture Report, 2018). Organic farming is beneficial for natural resources and the environment. The study mainly focused on the Present status of the organic farming in India and given the main challenges and constraints of organic farming.
Keywords: Organic farming, Food security, Green revolution and Agriculture.
Title: Organic Farming in India: Status, Constraints and Challenges
Author: SRUTHY K. S., VIBINI K.R.
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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