what is organic farming ( जैविक खेती क्या है)
Organic farming, also known as ecological farming or biological farming, is an agricultural system that uses fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting.(जैविक खेती कृषि की वह विधि है जो संश्लेषित उर्वरकों एवं संश्लेषित कीटनाशकों के अप्रयोग या न्यूनतम प्रयोग पर आधारित है तथा जो भूमि की उर्वरा शक्ति को बनाए रखने के लिये फसल चक्र, हरी खाद, कम्पोस्ट आदि का प्रयोग करती है। सन् १९९० के बाद से विश्व में जैविक उत्पादों का बाजार काफ़ी बढ़ा है। जैविक खेती की परिभाषा )
HOW WE CAN DO ORGANIC FARMING(हम जैविक खेती कैसे कर सकते हैं)
step1. organic farming methods like composting,mulching,and using bio-fertilizer will help promote healthy crop growth, as well as soil richness.
step2. Soil managements the primary technique of organic farming.
step3. weed management. organic farming’s main aim is to improve the weeds.
step4. chemical management in farming.
step5. biologicalpest control.
TYPES OF ORGANIC FARMING(जैविक खेती के प्रकार)
organic farming divided into two types,namely:
- INTIGRATED ORGANIC FARMING
- PURE ORGANIC FARMING
Integrated organic farming is a zero waste process as the wastes generated from one process can serve as raw material for the other.
This increases the efficiency of production without the use of inorganic agrochemicals. All the crop waste generated is biodegradable and is made into compost which is used as natural fertiliser.
Pure organic farming means avoiding all unnatural chemicals. In this process of farming, all the fertilisers and pesticides are obtained from natural sources such as bone meal or blood meal.
BENIFITS OF ORGANIC FARMING(जैविक खेती के लाभ )
1. IT’S MORE SUSTAINABLE
Compared to conventional methods, organic farming uses 45 percent less energy, 20 percent less water, releases 40 percent fewer carbon emissions. Agriculture in Australia is the second-highest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, with much of it coming from fertilisers that use nitrogen, a substance banned on organic farms.
2. IT’S BETTER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
On most large dairy farms, antibiotics are pumped into cattle to make them grow faster and prevent infections. But they’re used in such high doses that the animals are becoming resistant to their healing powers and developing painful infections where bacteria can be passed to humans. And the more milk and beef we consume from cows treated in this way, the less effective antibiotics become for each generation of humans.
3. IT MAKES COWS HAPPIER
Our cows at Barambah have unrestricted access to rich, grassy meadows with pure water to drink, shade on warm days, and plenty of wide-open space to run, wander and lie in the sun. So it’s no surprise to us that numerous studies show organic cows are happier and healthier cows, suffer less from stress and live for much longer than those fed on enhanced grains and bonemeal.
4. THE FARMERS ARE HAPPIER TOO!
It’s true! Studies have shown that farmers who embrace organic food production say they are more contented and less stressed than those who don’t. Farming is certainly a very challenging profession whatever methods you use, but the ones going down the organic route report that they’re proud of their work, passionate about their beliefs, and motivated to make a positive difference. That’s certainly true at Barambah Organics’ three dairy farms where we all have a genuine sense of pride in looking after the land and everyone who works on it.
5. IT’S BETTER FOR THE SOIL
We’ve all heard about those ‘helpful bacteria’ in probiotic drinks that aid digestion. Well, it turns out they’re just as helpful in the soil! And to grow healthy, strong crops that are free of disease, you need millions of them. Believe it or not, in a single teaspoon of compost-rich, organic soil you’ll find between 600 million and a billion of them. But fill that same spoon up from soil treated with chemicals, and the number drops down to just 100! Alasdair Smithson from FarmStyle.com.au sums it up perfectly: “Healthy soil leads to healthy plants, which lead to healthy animals, which in turn lead to healthy humans”.
6. IT’S BETTER FOR THE PLANET
Organic farming is 18 percent more effective in locking carbon away in the soil, preventing it from contributing to climate change, a scientific report published by ScienceDirect found in 2021. Oh, and cows on organic farms produce less poo and reduce manure methane emissions by 60-80 percent.
7. IT’S BETTER FOR BIODIVERSITY
Organic farms in Australia have to set aside at least five percent of their land to biodiversity areas like wetlands, tree groves, wildflower meadows, or bushland where animals and plant life can thrive. It’s no surprise, then, that they have a much greater variety of plants, trees, insects, and butterflies, according to research published in Global Change Biology. They also naturally have more creatures that prey on pests so crops are protected naturally. Our farms are a haven for hundreds of species of wildflowers, trees, birds and mammals – you never know what you’re going to spot next!
Health related Benefits of Organic Farming
Undeniably the most crucial factor in the popularity of organic farming is its numerous health benefits. Organic produce is free from harmful chemicals and pesticides and therefore poses no health risk.
Benefits of Organic Farming on The Environment
At a time when ecological concerns are mounting, organic farming presents a viable option to preserve the ecology and environment. One main attribute of organic farming is the system of crop rotation.
This practice helps prevent nitrogen losses to the atmosphere, preserving the quality of air. Moreover, it also lessens the release of harmful gases like methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon-di-oxide responsible for global warming.
Conventional Farming Vs. Organic Farming – Overview
| Conventional Farming | Organic Farming | |
| Framing Technique | Involve methods based on synthetic inputs to increase production. | Depends on organic ways, rejecting all things synthetic. |
| Fertilizers Used | Chemical fertilizers like DAP, Urea, and DDT | Only fertilizers obtained through organic ways, like manure and composts. |
| Use of GMO | Heavy use of GMOs for better yield and enhanced disease resistance. | Strict No to GMO. Instead, apply methods that boost bio-diversity and good bacteria in the soil. |
| Sustainability | No, sustainability. Focused more on yield. | Sustainability is the main focus. Food production while caring for ecology and environment is the main principle. |
| Disease Resistance | More adapted to disease resistance, thanks to pesticides. | Vulnerable to disease and pest attacks. |
| Health Concerns | Heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides poses extensive health risks. | No health risk because of the absence of harmful chemicals. |
| Environmental Concerns | Intensive farming methods prove detrimental to land, soil, and water. | Improve the overall ecology thanks to safe farming techniques. |
