Basic Study about Organic Farming where it includes goals, principles, steps involved in organic farming , its advantages and disadvantages in the form of Slide share
By Aakanksha V. Thakur
B Pharmacy (3rd year)
Gondia
1. Guide By: Puja R. Basule
Present By: Aakanksha v. Thakur
HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY
B.PHARM ( 6TH SEMESTER )
GONDIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
(2021-22)
TOPIC: HERB AS RAW MATERIAL
2. ORGANIC FARMING
Organic Farming is a system which avoids or excludes the use of synthetic preparation such as :- fertilizers ,
pesticides , hormones and growth accelerators.
According to the ( FAO ),Organic Farming defined as a unique production management system that
promotes & enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity , biological cycles and soil biological
activity.
The first use of the term "organic farming" is by Lord Northbourne in 1939
3.
4. ORGANIC FARMING
As an alternative to these means ,organic farming applies a number of modern preservatives method to maintain
the natural soil fertility such as :-
Alternative sowing of crops ( with leguminous plant inclusive )
Suited use of manure
Stimulating the population of usefull insects
Use of mechanical methods for weed control
Vegetation association (combined cultivation of two or more culture in one and same place)
5. GOALS OF ORGANIC FARMING
Enhance biological diversity within the whole system
Increase soil biological activity
Maintain long-term soil fertility
Recycle wastes of plant and animal origin in order to return nutrients to the soil, thus minimizing the use of non-renewable
resources
Rely on renewable resources in locally organized agricultural systems
Promote the healthy use of soil, water and air as well as minimizes all forms of pollution that may result from agricultural
practices
Promote the careful processing methods agricultural products in order to maintain the organic integrity and vital qualities
of the product at all stages
6. PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC FARMING
There are 4 major principles of Organic Farming
Principle of Health
Principle of Ecology
Principle of Fairness
Principle of Care
7. PRINCIPLE OF HEALTH
Organic agriculture should sustain and enhance the health of soil, plant, animal, human and planet as one and
indivisible
Health is the wholeness and the integrity of living system.
Healty soil Healty crops Healty animals Healty people
8. PRINCIPLE OF ECOLOGY
Organic agriculture should be based on living ecological systems and cycles, works
with them, emulate them and help sustain them
It states that production is to be based on ecological processes, and recycling.
Nourishment and well-being are achieved through the ecology of the specific
production environment.
For example, in the case of crops this is the living soil; for animals it is the farm
ecosystem; for fish and marine organisms, the aquatic environment.
9. PRINCIPLE OF FAIRNESS
Organic Agriculture should build on a relationships that ensures faireness with regard to
the common environment and life opportunities.
This principle emphasizes that those involved in organic agriculture should conduct
human relationships in a manner that ensures fairness at all levels and to all parties -
farmers, workers, processors, distributors, traders and consumers
It provide everyone involved with a good quality of life, and contribute to food
sovereignty and reduction of poverty.
10. Principle of Care
Organic Agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible
manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and
the environment.
Organic agriculture is a living and dynamic system that responds to internal and
external demands and conditions.
11. STEPS INVOLVED IN ORGANIC
FARMING
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
12. ORGANIC FARMING MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES
Crop Rotation :- Crop rotation is a system of growing different kinds of crops in recurrent succession on
the same land.
Green Manures :- Green manuring is often used with legume crops to add nitrogen to the soil .
Cover Crops :- Cover crops are typically planted between rotations of income-producing crops and they
are grown to improve the farming system.
Animal manure :- Animal manure applications can increase soil organic matter and provides nutrients to
the soil.
Weed Management :- Weed Management is an approach to weed removal and prevention that does not
involve the use of synthetic chemicals and weed killers.
13. ORGANIC FARMING MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES
Pest Management :- Pest management in organic farming is achieved by using appropriate cropping
techniques, biological control, and natural pesticides (mainly extracted from plant or animal origins).
Live’s Stock Management :- Organic livestock production is a means of food production with a large
number of rules directed towards a high status of animal welfare, care for the environment, restricted use
of medical drugs and the production of a healthy product without residues (pesticides or medical drugs
14. ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIC FARMING
Nutritional poison-free and tastyfood
Lower growing Lower growing cost
Enhances soil nourishment
More energy efficiency
Carbon sequestration
Less water pollution
Environment-friendly practices
Organic farming is a source for productive labour
