Are we feeding the soil or the market?
In recent years, organic farming has come to occupy a powerful moral position in public discourse.
In recent years, organic farming has come to occupy a powerful moral position in public discourse.
He emphasised that direct FPO–hotel linkages would form a powerful win-win model—boosting farmers’ incomes while enabling hotels to source premium, largely chemical-free ingredients.
Though the visit is in connection with the conference on organic farming, which has received the focus of the Union Government, it assumes significance in view of the election to the state assembly early next year.
Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey, addressing the gathering, said that organic produce represents not just a health choice but an economic opportunity for states like Jharkhand.
Alongside expanding natural farming initiatives, the government provides substantial financial support and incentives to farmers, guiding them from seed to market.
With the world population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, it is becoming increasingly clear that traditional farming practices are not sustainable in the long term.
Haryana government will promote organic farming in a big way to enhance the income of farmers.
Yami took to organic farming when she realised that her home state has been grappling with the pestering issue of chemical-coated vegetables.
A WWF-India project in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh showed how growing cotton organically brings farmers richer returns.
Panchgavya for farmers consists of five products from the cow: dung, urine, milk, curd and ghee. These, which when mixed appropriately, have excellent, almost miraculous, results.
