In this handbook almost all the aspects related to organic farming has been covered with the balanced approach. The author demonstrates the newness of the organic concept for readers. This will help the readers to discover easily the philosophical and technical differences between organic and conventional farming systems.

Chapter 1 deals with the need and progress towards sustainable farming system. In chapter 2 covers various rules and regulation related to soil and crop management for standard organic farming. Chapter 3 gives basic information about soil environment in relation to plant growth, Various basic and applied aspects of input and crop health management are discusses in chapter 3 to 12. The author raised serval issues and concerns, specially on adoption, marketing and research in organic farming in chapter 14 to 16.

Considering  the fast development in technology and marketing in organic farming, detailed list of electronic sources is included in the end.

This handbook will serve as a complete source book for the researchers, scientist, farmers  and students working on organic concept.