ORGANIC FARMING • Organic farming endorses the concept that the soil, plants, animals and human beings are linked. In philosophical terms organic farming means “farming in sprits of organic relationship”. • In this system everything is connected with everything else. Therefore, its goal is to create an integrated, environmentally sound, safe and economically sustainable agriculture production system. • The farmer manages self-regulating ecological and ...
Resources Available • Western Ag Credit • Utah Department of Agriculture and Food • Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) • Rural Development (RD) • Farm Service Agency (FSA) • Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Western Ag Credit • As an agricultural lender, Western AgCredit can lend money for any ag-related purchase • Common loan programs – Operating Loans – Equipment Loans – Livestock Loans – Agriculture ...
Plan of Presentation • What is Organic Farming? Status in India, NER • Main learnings from NER • Objectives of OF scheme • Implementation Strategy • Implementation Components - I, II, III • Organisational Aspects • Coordination issues and Benets What is Organic Farming? • Avoids synthetic inputs; incorporates technology with natural processes; integrates animal husbandry; and mobilises soil nutrients and nature-based protection • In ...
Backdrop Of the Project • District Udhampur is predominantly Agrarian where 80% population is rural with agriculture as their main stay for livelihood. • Total 65200 land holdings with average holding size is 0.97 Ha. • 97% of the farming families are small and marginal. • Only about 6 % of the cultivated area is under assured irrigation. • Untapped perennial water resources viz ...
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The high input and market driven modern agricultural practices have adversely affected the natural farming systems and self-reliance of the farmers. Presently, the cost of inputs has increased manifold and despite their regular use, the production levels have reached a plateau. Thus, farmers are compelled to take loans and in the event of crop failure they are forced into debt trap. The ...
Outline 1. Obective 2. Practices of organic crop production • crop rotation • Multiple cropping • Multiple cropping • Companion cropping • Diversification of plant species • Buffer zoning • Questions for discussion • List of references Objective Understand the principles and practices of organic crop production system Introduction Organic agriculture employs friendly farming techniques that help rehabilitate and sustain the environment. Emphasis is on ...
Contents 1. Introduction 2. Work and Contribution of Relevant Bodies under the Convention 3. Experiences of Various Stakeholders outside the Convention 4. Lessons Learnt from Success and Failures: Three sectors: Agriculture, Water and Coastal Zones 5. Enablers and Barriers to Successful Implementation 6. Conclusions 7. Recommended Policies and Actions 1. Introduction What are technologies for adaptation? Operational definition (UNFCCC , 2005): “the application of technology ...
Rural Bank Franchising Model Ali Raza Head Agri & Agri SME Faysal Bank Limited Key Issues Faced by the Farming Community Low agricultural yield caused by: o Primitive agronomic practices o Non-availability of quality farm inputs o Lack of mechanical support o Natural Calamities Inequitable marketing system resulting in lower incomes Exorbitant interest charged by the agricultural middleman (Arhti) on the credit provided to ...
Introduction • The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in 2016 as an alternative to chemical-based and capital intensive agriculture, through its implementing agency Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS). • The main objective of the ZBNF is to make agriculture economically viable, agrarian livelihoods profitable thereby reduce agrarian distress through cost reduction and sustainable agricultural practices that are climate-resilient. • ZBNF ...
OUTLINE Definitions Principles of organic agriculture Principles of organic agriculture (IFAOM,2007) Basic characteristics of organic production (FAO, 1999) Basic characteristics of organic production (FAO, 1999) Organic agriculture at the farm level Pests, diseases and weeds management in organic agriculture (FAO, 1999) Products for plant pest and disease control OUTLINE (continue) Products for use in fertilization and soil conditioning Zero budget natural farming inputs Criteria ...
Sustainable Agriculture • The practice of farming using principles of ecology, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. – It has been defined as "an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will last over the long term: • Satisfy human food and fiber needs • Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon ...
6. CLASSIFICATION OF BUSINESS • The following are various forms of classification: • 1. Classification by sectors – according to the major areas of business, e.g. agriculture, transport, banking, manufacturing or industrial. • 2. Classification by sectors – In terms of public and private sector businesses. Government or state owned businesses are classified as public sector businesses or corporations. Private sector businesses are owned ...
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