Promotion of Organic Farming: Roles of Key Players
A. V. Ramanjaneyulu*
Agricultural Research Station (Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University), Tornala, Siddipet, Telangana (502 114), India
N. Sainath
Agricultural Research Station (Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University), Tornala, Siddipet, Telangana (502 114), India
M. Srinivas
Regional Agricultural Research Station (Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University), Maruteru, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (534 122), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Organic farming, Research needs, Soil degradation, Stake holders
Abstract
Organic farming relies mostly on on-farm resources and excludes use of off-farm resources. Its’ primary goal is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communities of soil, plants, animals and people. It reduces exposure to pesticides and other synthetic chemicals. It helps in maintaining healthy soil, combating erosion, fighting the effects of global warming and climate change. However, there is alarge gap between what to do and what is required. Hence, there is a need to map the responsibilities of various stake holders involved in practising and (or) promoting organic farming.
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