Govt assistance in organic farming | Jitu Saikia

How is organic farming done in Assam?
Soil and crop management in organic farming in Assam. The organic farming system encourages mixed/intercropping, crop rotation and the use of fertilizers to maintain soil fertility. Growing the same crop year after year destroys the fertility of the soil.

Is organic food grown without pesticides?
Organic produce must be grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides. Farmers must use natural means to control insects and weeds. Only natural fertilizers such as compost, are allowed. After harvesting, farmers cannot treat food with preservatives.

Is organic farming safe?
Both organic and conventional farming systems have the potential to produce food that is safe for human consumption. Above all, organic food and conventional food are comparable in terms of safety and nutritional value.

Is organic farming sustainable?
Since it does not include the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, organic agriculture is very sustainable in many aspects. Organic farms tend to have more fertile soil, use less energy and sequester more carbon.

Why do people buy organic food in state?
Respondents mentioned health consciousness as the primary reason for purchasing organic food. Further, non-use of pesticides, lower pesticide residues, environmentally friendly production and perceived freshness are other reasons respondents choose to buy organic foods.

Is organic farming good for the economy?
For the most part, organic agriculture appears to be a more efficient economic system both for generating profit and reducing the sort of environmental impacts that end up costing consumers in other ways.

Is organic food costly?
Organic food may cost around 20 to 100% more than conventionally produced food. The usage of fertilizers and pesticides makes it easier for farmers to grow conventional food with minimum time and labour.

Why organic farming is expensive?
Prices of organic foods include not only the cost of the food production itself, but also a range of other factors that are not captured in the price of conventional food, such as Environmental enhancement and protection and avoidance of future expenses to mitigate pollution.

Do organic farmers use pesticides?
"Organically grown" food is food grown and processed using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

Do organic farmers use fertilizer?
Organic farmers do not use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, one of the primary contributors of greenhouse gases. Healthy soils help crops obtain nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients from organic soil organic matter.