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PAPER-VI: GENERAL STUDIES-III, UNIT–III Topic: Concept of organic farming, seed certification, rain water harvesting, techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cards.

PAPER-VI:  GENERAL  STUDIES-III, UNIT–III
Topic: Concept of  organic  farming,  seed  certification,  rain  water  harvesting, techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cards. 

What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?


Solution:

Organic farming refers to a system of farming that sustains and enhances the ecological balance. In other words, this system of farming relies upon the use of organic inputs for cultivation. The traditional farming involves the use of chemical fertilisers, toxic pesticides, etc. that harms the eco system drastically. So, this type of farming is practiced to produce toxic-free food for the consumers while simultaneously maintaining the fertility of the soil and contributing to ecological balance. This type of farming enables eco friendly sustainable economic development.

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