Organic Farming Subject: Economic Geography Section: Agriculture Context: The total increase in lands in India under organic cultivation was 3,59,000 hectares, according to IFOAM -Organics International data. More about the News: India among top 3 nations in expanding organic farming in 2020 Of the world’s total 74.9 mh under organic farming, Australia has […]

    Organic farming- Subject :Environment Organic farming is an agricultural system that uses organic fertilizers such as green manure, compost manure, bone meal, etc., and gives emphasis on the techniques such as companion planting and crop rotation. This system of agriculture production combines biodiversity with healthy practices that lead to preserving natural resources. Organic […]

    Organic farming Subject – Agriculture Context – Organic farmers face double whammy Concept – Indian exporters of organic produce have been affected by a double whammy of “variations” in tests for ethylene oxide (ETO) and need for separate certifications to export to the US, European Union, and Canada. Presence of over 0.1 mg/kg […]

    Organic Farming Subject – Agriculture Concept – Organic farming is a type of agriculture or farming which avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, & livestock feed additives. Organic farming in India India ranks 1st in number of organic farmers and 9th in terms of area under organic farming. Sikkim became the first State […]

Subject: Agriculture/Schemes Context: In a world battered by the COVID pandemic, the demand for healthy and safe food is already showing an upward trend and hence this is an opportune moment to be captured for a win-win situation for Indian farmers, consumers and the environment. Concept: Organic farming is a farming method that involves growing […]