2024, Vol. 7, Special Issue 1

Crop residues, manure, farm yard manure, vermicompost, biogas solution, green manure, poultry manure are the major components of organic agriculture. It is an integral part of organic agriculture that helps in activating the biological, physical and chemical properties of the soil. Organic agriculture/farming is not a new concept it has been followed in India as well as Jammu and Kashmir since prehistoric times and is one of the most effective methods of sustainable agriculture of all times. The last two decades have witnessed remarkable sensitivity in the global community towards ensuring food quality and environmental protection. Good promoters of organic agriculture believe that it can meet these demands and become a medium for overall development of rural areas. After nearly a century of neglect, organic agriculture is now making its way into the mainstream of development and is showing very good prospects from commercial, social and environmental perspectives. The founders' concerns for healthy food, healthy people, healthy soil, environmental sustainability and productivity are now at its core. In organic farming, natural methods are adopted for good crop production and without harming the fertility of the soil like integration of crops, mulching, crop rotation, inter-cropping, biological pest control, composting, use of local farm inputs and livestock etc.

Therefore, it is necessary to promote organic farming throughout the world to maintain soil fertility as well as preserve the environment.