Sir,
It has been observed that there is rise in chronic diseases, increasing ecological disorders, lack of care for each other, increasing inequality, degradation of soil etc. are the worrisome trends in the modern day society. Modern crop farming has enhanced the food grain production but it has caused many problems to the environment and human health. Besides, it has contributed to global warming. The imbalanced use of agro-chemicals for the crops production is not only damaging the soil bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes etc. but has given rise to phenomenon like pest resistance and pest resurgence. Dependence on the external inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, machines etc. have increased rural indebtedness and created dependencies. Our farmers have indulged in indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In order to increase the agricultural production and control of insect-pests and diseases, our country is increasingly depending on agro-chemicals. Now the people are questioning the impact of modern agriculture on environment, economic and social aspects. Many farmers are seeking the alternative practices that would make agriculture more sustainable and productive. Organic farming is the only alternative taking care of all ecological aspects. A natural balance needs to be maintained for sustainability of crops production system. The chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are costly. Therefore, recycling of resources through organic farming approach is of paramount importance. Demand for organic food is increasing all over the world and now the people are paying attention on organic farming. Organic farming has experienced a dramatic expansion in all the crops due to increase in the awareness in the food security and environment safety.
Yours etc….
Dr.Banarsi Lal,
Jammu
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