Why one needs to take criticism of PM Narendra Modi’s organic farming policy with a pinch of salt
2 years, 3 months ago

Why one needs to take criticism of PM Narendra Modi’s organic farming policy with a pinch of salt

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech created many ripples in the agricultural world. His statements were “chemical-free farming and organic farming is our duty”, and “small farmers can especially benefit from natural farming”. But organic farming is the way to recovery, and with the right methods of soil conservation, yields can be better than chemical farming,” Ramesh explained. Ramesh’s life proved yet again, that organic farming is economical and the need of the hour. Pseudo-scientific writers often attack organic farming for lesser yields, conveniently overlooking fiscal revenue burdens – fertiliser, pesticide, subsidies, soil and water degradation and debt endured to make industrial agriculture viable.

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Maharashtra's Organic Farming Experiment: A Turning Point for Agriculture
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra's Organic Farming Experiment: A Turning Point for Agriculture

The Hindu  

Maharashtra's experiment with organic farming shows promising results, with no single farmer committing suicide since its inception in 2020. The initiative has attracted the attention of the country's agricultural experts, with 9,600 farmers from the Vidarbha region enrolled in the program. The project has successfully turned farming into a lucrative venture, with no reports of suicides among farmers participating in …

Fertilizers are source of several diseases; switch to organic farming, says Amit Shah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fertilizers are source of several diseases; switch to organic farming, says Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that it has been proven now that chemicals present in fertilizers are the source of several health ailments such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid and even cancer. Mr. Shah said that the movement for organic farming has reached an important stage and cooperatives have an important role in making India the …

Should India focus on natural farming?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Should India focus on natural farming?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that in the next two years, one crore farmers across the country will be initiated into natural farming supported by certification and branding. Those advocating natural farming believe that it holds the potential to enhance farmers’ income while delivering many other benefits, such as …

The celebrity organic farmers chasing down the good life
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The celebrity organic farmers chasing down the good life

The Telegraph  

Your own organic farm seems to be the latest celebrity must-have, but could it soon become the preserve of the rich and the famous? Bake Off star Prue Leith, who has a small organic farm at her home in the Cotswolds, has hit out at the “bureaucracy” involved in sustainable farming. “The Cotswolds probably has a greater density of organic …

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andhra Pradesh has become a …

With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds
9 months ago

With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds

Associated Press  

Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth. Krupke said the research shows how conventional farmers treat nearby organic operations “as this focal point of potential outbreaks.” David Haviland, an entomologist with the University of California also not involved with the study, agreed. Haviland said that regional maps clearly showcase organic farms as …

Research paper warns against nationwide switch to natural farming without proper studies
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Research paper warns against nationwide switch to natural farming without proper studies

The Hindu  

An academic paper published by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations has cautioned the Centre against “a complete switch” to natural farming, on the ground that it can hamper national food production. The paper found “sheer disparity” in the two studies on ZBNF conducted by the Centre for …

Decoding modalities, challenges of transition to organic fertilisers
1 year, 5 months ago

Decoding modalities, challenges of transition to organic fertilisers

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for a bouquet of schemes, with a total outlay of Rs.3.70 lakh crore, which aim to boost sustainable farming by promoting alternatives to chemical fertilisers. The Cabinet approved ₹1,451.84 crore for a Market Development Assistance scheme for promoting organic fertilisers from Gobardhan plants, which …

Reiterating the need for eco-friendly agriculture in India
1 year, 10 months ago

Reiterating the need for eco-friendly agriculture in India

Hindustan Times  

Union Budget 2023 was referred to as the first budget of ‘Amrit Kaal’ by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a term which was first used by the Prime Minister during the 75th Independence day celebrations. Further, the budget also outlined that the centre will assist the transition of one crore farmers to organic farming, reiterating the long-term vision of eco-friendly …

Biofertilisers: A gamechanger for the agricultural landscape of India
2 years, 4 months ago

Biofertilisers: A gamechanger for the agricultural landscape of India

Firstpost  

A biofertiliser is a substance which contains living micro-organisms which colonise the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant and promote growth by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients to the host plant India ranks second in the farming output aned employs more than 50 per cent of its workforce in farming activities earning about 17-18 per cent …

India is waking up to the hidden benefits of natural farming
2 years, 11 months ago

India is waking up to the hidden benefits of natural farming

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. “My experiment with natural farming prompted about 150 local farmers to give it a try," Homendra said over phone. Andhra Pradesh, which launched natural farming as a state policy in 2015, is now home to the largest number of farmers in India who have transitioned from chemical …

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