Group Members Avoid usage of Synthetic chemical inputs
Ansari Mehnaz Barwaniwala Shabbir Bhanpurawala Yusuf Khan Gulnaz Khan Saaima Organic Farming Vagher Husain Presented to Nutrients rich yield Prof. Jayadeep
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Concept of Organic Farming inputs
Natural and farm resources
Avoid usage of Synthetic chemical inputs
pest control pest control
Environm ent & Local farming system
Organic Farming
Biological diversity
Nutrients rich yield
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 s till 15000 crores.
Objectives of Organic farming • 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
Methods • Crop rotation
• Mulching • Composting
• Green Manure
Crop Rotation •
Crop rotation means having times where the fertility of the soil is being built up and times where crops are grown which remove nutrients
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Crop rotation also helps a variety of natural predators to survive on the farm
Composting •
Compost is organic matter (plant and animal residues) which has been rotted down by the action of bacteria and other organisms, over a period of time
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Compost improves the structure of the soil
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Compost improves soil fertility by adding nutrients and by making it easier for plants to take up the nutrients already in the soil
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Compost improves the soil's ability to hold water
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Provide nutrients for plants but do not improve soil structure
Mulching •
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Mulching means covering the ground with a layer of loose material such as compost, manure, straw, dry grass, leaves or crop residues. How to use mulches Always apply mulches to a warm, wet soil Care should be taken as to the thickness of the mulch applied To clear an area of land of persistent weeds a layer of 10cm or more can be used.
Green manures •
Green manures, often known as cover crops, are plants which are grown to improve the structure, organic matter content and nutrient content of the soil
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They are grown for their green leafy material which is high in nutrients and provides soil cover
Green manures Improve the ability of the soil to hold water Control soil erosion Improve soil structure Improve soil fertility
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Inorganic V/s Organic farming Inorganic Farming
Organic Farming
Against Nature
Harmony with Nature
Soil structure destroyed
Soil structure improves
More chemical residues present in crops
No chemical residues
Low quality produce
Premium quality
Highly fluctuation in yield
Satisfactory Satisfacto ry and reliable yield
Statistical data - Important facts • Currently 32.2 million hectares of agricultural land are
managed organically organically and the value for organic foods in global market $26 billion US dollar, and is expected to grow to 102 billion US dollars in 2014. • Today, 395 organizations worldwide offer organic certification
services. • Many of the certification organizations also operate outside of
their home country.
Organic Food Markets World Top Top ten domestic dom estic markets for organic o rganic food Million Euros 17835
5800 3041
2065 1500 1284 1023 1000
Source: www. fibl.org/IFOAM Survey 2010
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868
Export Global Market Annual Growth =15-20% =11-13 =1 1-13 BN US $ • USA =350-450 MN US $ • Japan =10-11 =10-1 1 BN US $ • Europe India • 31 organic products currently exported • No. of exporters = 69 value (2010) estimated = US $ 15 15.5 .5 million • Organic value (710 million Indian Rupees)
Organic farming in India – Progress • Large number of companies, NGOs, farmer organisations and
government agencies promoting organic agriculture 12‘000 certified organic farms 210 projects 200‘000 ha certified organic land • Wide range in different States • Government policies to support organic farming • Good chances on the export market; domestic market coming up
Organic Producers in India • Individual farmers • Farmer groups • NGO projects • Companies • Estates
a or ro ucts pro uce n n a y Farming Type
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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 Brinjal,, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Potato
Oilseeds
Sesame, castor, sunflower
Others
Cotton, herbal extract
Prospects of Organic Farming in dia Growing Demand Health Conscious
Selling of organic of organic produce at premium Rising Income levels Awareness among farmers Rising demand for exports Socio-cultural environment environment Keep farmer community healthy
Core principals to Organic Farming 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Soil Organ aniic Matt tter er Soil Or Organisms Bacteria & Fungi Org Or ganic Fe Ferti tillize zerrs Natural Predators Balance Diversification
Effect of Organic farming
Long-term productivity of the land Food security and stability Environmental impact Social impact
Constraints & Challenges
Constraints
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Challenges
•Government Support •Lack of Financial support •Undefined Market structure •Consumer awareness •Training •Certification cost •Low yield in early stages
Labour Intensive
• Transition time to organic • Policy Initiatives • Marketing of produce • Infrastruct Infrastructure ure and Funds for
scientific studies
Organic farming Disadvantages
Productivity
Skill
Cost
Recommendations Provide financial incentives Research and technology development Incentive campaign
Conclusion
Market development
Availability of of quality quality organic manure to the farmers
EAT EAT ORGANIC
DREAM ORGANIC
LIVE ORGANIC
