Agriculture

Organic farming has a lot of significance in promoting sustainable agriculture and health in India. Few of it’s merits are discussed below:

1) Organic farming includes growing crops without the use of any artificial products such as insecticides and artificial pesticides which reduces soil erosion, water pollution and such all while ensuring that the soil remains fertile naturally.

2) Organic farming has led to the harvest of many healthy crops that contains nutrients and vitamins more in compared to the ones grown through normal agricultural practices and products. Due to lack of chemical substances in fruits and vegetables grown from organic farming, they also have a higher longevity and shell life. This not only helps preserve food for much longer but also promote a better health free from disease in the society.

3) Organic farming often restrains the use of artificial products like chemicals, insecticides and pesticides that would degrade the quality of soil and reduce their fertility. This ensures that soil will remain fertile for a long period of time.

4) Organic farming and it’s methods not only help prevent soil degradation but also performs a major role in preventing water contamination. Insecticides that wouldn’t dissolve in the soil would often get washed away through rain and join the riverbanks nearby all while polluting it. This leads to the rise in people getting harshly affected by the toxins of the chemicals and them paying a huge price.

5) Organic farming includes products and practices that are not only cost effective but also farmer friendly. They provide employment opportunities to the small farmers and boost their economy with the help of cheap but durable and long lasting products.

6) Organic farming ensures that all different types of crops can be grown in a fertile soil. This will help preserve the diversity of crop species and conserve genetic resources, which are crucial for adapting to changing climate conditions and ensuring food security.