Organic Farming in India - Significance and Future
Agriculture has been an inevitable part of India's economy as about 70 percent of India’s population relies on farming. Therefore, farming in India cannot be underestimated. However, the techniques of farming have been evolving in the last decade-and-a-half. While earlier, farmers used traditional and manual methods such as a plough and bullock to for farming activities, today you can find a number of new and advanced equipment and tools that make farming easier and hassle-free. Modern agriculture incorporates hybrid seeds of selected crop variety, advanced tech-laden equipment and several subsidies for electricity and irrigation. Modernization of organic farming in India allows farmers to make use of research, innovations and scientific advancements for producing safe, sustainable and affordable food. The advanced technology and high quality agricultural products help in producing surplus food and require less manual labour. It further helps in meeting the demands of the growing...