Rashtriya Krishi (English)

Robin Kumar ¹, Akansha Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Meerut (U.P.), IN

Abstract

Fertigation is a process in which fertilizer is dissolved, diluted and distributed along with water through micro irrigation systems. This method is especially common in horticulture and extensive agriculture. Fertigation systems add the correct amount of fertilizer according to the plants’ nutrient deficiencies.

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Robin Kumar ¹, Swati Tyagi ¹

Affiliations
1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Meerut (U.P.), IN

Abstract

Organic farming refers to agricultural production systems reliant on green manure, compost, biological pest control, and crop rotation to produce crops, livestock and poultry. Organic farming is dependent on developing ecological biodiversity in the plantation farm to interrupt the habitation of pests and diseases, and ensuring meaningful maintenance and improvement of soil fertility. In simple terms, organic farming is an agricultural practice aimed at attaining balanced ecological production management system that encourages and improves soil biological activity and biodiversity. It involves minimum use of synthetic chemicals and inputs outside the farm while ensuring management practices that preserve, replenish, and enhance ecological stability. Organic production is a holistic system designed to optimize the productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agro-ecosystem, including soil organisms, plants, livestock and people. The principal goal of organic production is to develop enterprises that are sustainable and harmonious with the environment. Farmers pour tons of phosphate and nitrogenous fertilizer on their cropping lands every year. Because it is soluble, much of this fertilizer is either washed off the soil surface and into waterways (especially phosphates) or leaches through the soil profile beyond the reach of plants and finds its way less directly into waterways (especially nitrates). Organic farming is only cure of it. Organic agriculture with its low input needs of naturally derived substances produces less greenhouse gas emissions and is considerably more climate friendly.

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