Ever since the beginning of human civilization agriculture has played an important role. Ever increasing population and changes in life style forced scientists and farmers to develop technologies, which excessively depend upon use of synthetic chemical inputs, such as fertilizers and pesticides.

The green revolution based on High Yielding Varieties which require heavy doses of chemical inputs and irrigation, helped our country to tide away the serious gap between the demand and supply of food grains. No doubt it was a great success story but that success has taken a heavy toll of ecosystem.

Non-judicious use of chemical inputs for boosting crop production has unleashed havoc and is posing danger to whole ecosystem. It has not only polluted soil and water to the point of health hazards but affecting the quality of food products.

Organic farming is seen as a solution to this problem, but it is still not fully under stood by the farmers and their mentors. 

This book aims at clarifying different aspects of organic farming. There are 20 chapters in this book, the first being essentially introductory in nature. Success of organic farming depends upon the replenishment of soil fertility. The common notion that nutrients are given to the plant crop has to be changed. The fact is nutrients are to be given to the soil and that too in a balanced way – needs to be emphasized. Taking this into consideration a chapter on soil world has been included. The success of commercial organic farming depends upon a certification from recognized certified agency and hence a chapter on soil world has been included. For the benefits of organic farmers chapters on Present Indian Scenario and International Scenario have been included. Post harvest technology is the most neglected activity in India And hence has been covered in details. Economics of Organic Farming , frequently asked questions by farmers, dos and don'ts etc. have also been discussed.

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1. Organic Farming
2. Organic Foods
3. Principles, Objectives and Components of Organic Farming
4. Soil World
5. Guidelines for Organic Farming
6. Organic Inputs
7. Plant Protection in Organic Farming
8. Biological Control
9. Organic Certification
10. Present Status of Organic Farming
11. Post Harvest Handling and Processing of Organic Food
12. Economic Viability of Organic Farming
13. Frequently Asked Questions and Doubts About
14. Organic Farming in News
15. Organic Package of Practices for Important Crops
16. Pros and Cons of Organic Farming
17. Export of Organic Produce
18. Use of Bioagents and Disease Management in Organic Farming System
19. Potential Role of Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture-An Overview
20. Concluding Remarks
21. Annexure
22. Subject Index

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