Organic Farming – An Approach to Sustainable Development

Usama, M. and Siddiqui, M.J.A. (2016) Organic Farming – An Approach to Sustainable Development. International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology, 3 (2). pp. 119-121.

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Abstract

Organic farming through sustainable agriculture meets not only the food requirements of present generation in an environment friendly way but also the requirements of future generations and maintains our environment. Modern agriculture involving use of fertilizers, pesticides pose serious health concerns and degradation of environment. This is the reason interest is now stimulated to organic farming. Organic farming provides macronutrients and micronutrients to the plants and also improves soil physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soil.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, Modern Agriculture
Author Affiliation: Department of Environmental Science, Integral University, Lucknow, India
Subjects: Plant Production
Divisions: General
Depositing User: Mr T L Gautham
Date Deposited: 22 Nov 2016 06:21
Last Modified: 22 Nov 2016 06:21
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/14603

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