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Research Paper | Agriculture | India | Volume 11 Issue 10, October 2022 | Rating: 5.7 / 10
Scenario of Organic Farming in the Seven Sisters of India: A Single Step towards a Green Future
Nandkishor Yadav | Karthik Chittibomma
Abstract: The agriculture sector faced several challenges in meeting the growing food demand of the ever-increasing population. Conventional farming as the most feasible approach to fulfill the growing demand due to its accessibility. As every coin has two sides, with several benefits conventional farming also has various drawbacks. So systematic approach towards agriculture is needed, or a Sustainable agriculture system is required with least harmful effects to the environment and which can face several natural challenges. Sustainable agriculture is a process of farming using eco-friendly methods understanding and maintaining the relationship between the organisms and environment. In this process of agriculture and animal husbandry are combined to form a simultaneous process and practice. Organic farming is one such approach that can be practiced to achieve the sustainable goals of agriculture. Organic farming is type of farming where no harmful chemicals or synthetic additives (fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotic, etc) are used, for the production of the plants. With the increasing concern about the health, they caused by the pandemic the demand of the organic food is increasing due to its numerous health benefits. The area under the organic cultivation is expanding in India, now India is the one of the major organic producer in the world. In India especially the North Eastern region, The NER comprises the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The region is characterized by diverse agro-climatic and geographical situations. The region has remained economically backward, though there is an ample potential for organic farming due to the presence of abundant natural resources.
Keywords: Biopesticides, federation, organic ventures, RDA, organic seeds, Trichoderma, biocontrol agents
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 10, October 2022,
Pages: 507 - 509