Govt assistance in organic farming | Jitu Saikia

Is organic farming good or bad?
Organic farming is widely considered to be a far more sustainable alternative when it comes to food production. The lack of pesticides and wider variety of plants enhances biodiversity and results in better soil quality and reduced pollution from fertilizer or pesticide run-off.

What organic farmers avoid?
Irradiation, sewage sludge and genetic engineering are all expressly prohibited from being used when growing or processing organic foods.

What are the benefits of organic farming in Assam?
Compared with conventional agriculture, organic farming uses fewer pesticides, reduces soil erosion, decreases nitrate leaching into groundwater and surface water and recycles animal wastes back into the farm. These benefits are counterbalanced by higher food costs for consumers and generally lower yields.

Organic farming is an eco-friendly farming system that follows the principles of health with the soil, the environment including animals and humans. The products produced by organic farming are nutritious, safe and free from chemical residues.

Which agriculture gives more profit?
Organic farming is a perfect business idea for new generation farmers. These days most people use organic products for better health. It means the demand for organic products is increasing. By the production of organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers, we can earn good returns of organic products.

Which agriculture is most profitable in Assam?
The most profitable and gainful agro-based businesses in the state of Assam are Eggs; Layer Farming, Pig Farming, Dairy farming and Fishery business.

Which type of agriculture is Practised in Assam?
Wheat, pulses, jute and mesta, and sugarcane have witnessed a marginal decline in their shares while potato, banana, arecanut and chillies have gained importance over time. In Assam, the soil, topography, rainfall and climate in general are conducive for agricultural activities mainly for paddy cultivation.

What is the main farming of Assam?
Under Agricultural head all field crops like rice, wheat, barley , maize, oats, millets, pulses, oilseeds, palm seeds, sugarcane, cotton, jute & allied fibres are included.

6.High costs of organic inputs.
7.Non-availability of high-quality organic seeds.
8.Lack of experience and expertise of the farmers about organic farming.
9.Lack of storage facility in the rural and remote areas.
10.Indifferent outlook of the industrialists towards agriculture of Assam.

Assam is naturally blessed with fertile land has enough potential in the field of agriculture to become an organic hub. However, the major constraints in the way of organic agriculture in Assam are as follows:-
1. Lack of market facility.
2. Lack of exposure of the high-quality organic products of Assam in the main land national
and international markets.
4. Lack of financial, technological and infrastructural support.
5. Lack of advertisement and brand building.