Natural, Organic, Biological, Ecological and Biodynamic Farming

by D.K. Gupta, L L Somani, S R Maloo, V.N. Tiwari

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Organic farming methods are widely used in all three groups of countries (developed, developing and underdeveloped) in the world. In developing and underdeveloped countries organic farming is mostly preferred due to lack of chemicals and economics while, in developed countries it is accepted for avoiding demerits of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and protecting environment. Organic farming is crop rotations, use of biofertilizers and animal manures, and biological pest control. However, indiscriminate and increasing use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has led to serious problems in agroecosystem such as pest resistance, secondary pest outbreak, pest resurgence, destruction to ecocycles and endemic soil fauna and dying of soil etc. The present book will be helpful for understanding characteristics of biofertilizers, Vermiculture and biocontrol agents, their production techniques and applications and thus, solve the above problems. This book is a need of modern agriculture.

Organic farming is thus considered as a movement directed towards the philosophy of "Back to Nature". It aims at low input farming thus reducing dependence on inorganic fertilizers, plant protection chemical and weedicides.

The book contains 30 chapters each contributed by authorities in their field of specialization highlighting their vast experience relevant to natural, organic, biological, ecological, and bydynamic aspects of no-chemical farming.

Considering the vast scope and huge export potential of organic foods from India, such types of information on status, strategy and scope in the form of a book was a long felt need. Since, this is the beginning of popularizing such technologies, the outcome of this book will serve the purpose of the target audience.

This book should be of interest and use to students, teachers, researchers of agricultural colleges and universities, administrators and extension officers, consultants, rural development and training centres and other agencies who are involved in production and promotion of organic food.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR D.K. Gupta

D.K. Gupta holding Masterâ€™s Degree in Computer Applications and is associated with various computer societies in India and abroad. He has organized many national as well as international seminars, symposia, workshops and congresses on computer sciences, technology development, mass communication and knowledge based expert systems. As a prolific writer and has penned several books and subjects including information technology, internet marketing, cyber society and other info topics.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR L L Somani

Dr. L L Somani (b. 1945) did his graduation and Ph.D. from the University of Udaipur, Udaipur. He had all through a brilliant academic career and also holds Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism. He was awarded Post-Doctoral Commonwealth Fellowship (1975-77) to undertake research at Waite Agricultural Research Institute, Adelaide (Australia). He has also served the Gujarat Agricultural University. He is currently working as Professor at S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner. He has been honoured by the 'Dhiru Morarji Memorial Award' (1984) for agricultural Science by the Fertilizer Association of India. He has published over 200 papers and articles in national and international journals of repute. He is associated with several academic societies. Besides being the editor, compiler of monumental Dictionary of Agricultural and Allied Sciences Series, Dr. Somani has published many other outstanding books.