1. AGRICULTURE AND ORGANIC
FARMING
NAME: S.SAKTHIVEL
MCA.,
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2.  What is organic farming?
 Why i have chosen this topic?
 Objective of Organic farming.
 History of Organic Farming.
 Statistics.
 Required Resources.
 Basic Steps of Organic Farming.
 Principles of Organic Farming.
 Organic Major Problems & Solutions.
 Different between Conventional
& Organic Farming.
 Advantages of Organic Farming.
 Conclusion & References
AGENDA 2

3. Organic farming is a method of
crop and livestock production
that involves much more than
choosing not to use pesticides,
fertilizers, genetically modified
organisms, antibiotics and
growth hormones.
What is mean by Organic Farming 3

4.  My own interest.
 To restore our natural
resources.
 Already i am having
some knowledge
about agriculture.
 Good for health.
 Improve life span.
Why i have chosen Organic farming 4

5.  Sustainable agriculture.
 Increasing agriculture
production.
 Food self-sufficiency.
 Environmental
protection.
 Rural development.
Objective of Organic Farming 5

6. Organic farming was practiced in India since thousands of
years. ... In traditional India, the entire agriculture was practiced
using organic techniques, where the fertilizers, pesticides, etc.,
were obtained from plant and animal products.
History of Organic Farming 6

7.  172 countries have data on
organic agriculture.
 43.7 million hectares of
agricultural land are
organic(including conversion
areas).
 Almost 1 percent of the
agricultural land is organic.
 11 countries have more than
10 percent organic
agricultural land.
Statistics 2014 7

8. The ten countries with the most organic
agricultural land & Producers-2014
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9. Principles of Organic Farming.
Four Principles of Organic
Farming:
 Principle of Fairness.
 Principle of Health.
 Principle of Ecological
Balance.
 Principle of Care.
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10. Principles of organic farming
Continue.
HEALTH FAIRNESS
ECOLOGY CARE
Animal
welfare
Very few
pesticides
Crop
rotation
Composts and
green manure
Participatory
research
Optimize, not
maximize
Food and fibre
production
Environment and
resource
conservation
Very few food
and feed
additives
Less animal
drugs
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11.  Own property.
Owner/Operator:
 Farm equipment and mechanical
expertise.
 Proven interest in organic food
production.
 Management/decision
making skills.
Required Resources 11

12.  Conversion of land from conventional management to organic management.
 Management of the entire surrounding system to ensure biodiversity and
sustainability of the system.
 Crop production with the use of alternative sources of nutrients such as crop
rotation, residue management, organic manures and biological inputs.
 Management of weeds and pests by better management practices, physical
and cultural means and by biological control system.
 Maintenance of live stock in tandem with organic concept and make them
an integral part of the entire system.
Basic Steps of Organic Farming 12

13.  Organic food is more expensive because farmers do not get as much out
of their land as conventional farmers do. Organic products may cost up to
40% more.
 Production costs are higher because farmers need more workers.
 Marketing and distribution is not efficient because organic food is produced
in smaller amounts.
 Food illnesses may happen more often.
 Organic farming cannot produce enough food that the needs to survive.
This could lead to starvation in countries that produce enough food today.
Organic Farming Major Problems 13

14.  Substantial financial support by
governments .
 Market development for the organic
products .
 highlight the benefits of organic
farming .
 We should provide awareness.
 Multiple crops.
 Special agriculture zone.
 Need to modernize agriculture.
 Educate the farmers.
 Need for better water management.
Solutions 14

15. Conventional Farming VS Organic
Farming
Conventional Organic
 Seeds are treated with chemical. Seeds are not treated with chemical.
 GMO(Genetically Modified
Organisams)typically used.
Never uses GMOs.
 Loss of soil due to mono crop culture. Soil retains more water,due crop rotation.
 Herbeicid are applied to the soil to reduce
weed.
Weeds are physically removed.
 More usage of chemicals. Never use chemicals.
 It will affects health. It provides good health.
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16.  Healthy Foods.
 Pollution of ground water
is stopped.
 Imporovement in soil
quality.
 Increased crop
productivity and income.
 Employment
opportunities.
 Indirect benefits.
Advantage of Organic Farming 16

17.  Organic Farming environmentally
friendlly.
 No harm to nature.
 Good for health.
 If we follow this Organic Farming it
will provide healthy generations.
 Don’t waste food.
 Save food & save farmers.
Conclusion 17

18.  www.google.com
 www.wikipedia.com
 www.agritech.tnau.ac.in
 www.fibl.org
 www.appropedia.org
 www.pso6.com
 www.omg.org
 www.agriculturegoods.com
References 18

19. THANK YOU
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