Production Technology on Bio-Organic Farm Inputs

Bio-organic farm inputs are natural manures and fertilizers, biocontrol agents and organically grown seeds and plants, which augment the availability of nutrients and disease and pest control to the plants. The use of bio-organic inputs offers economic and ecological benefits by way of soil health to the farmers. In view of the immense potential of organic farming in the country, this book is compiled to provide a convenient and concise source of information on production techniques of Compost, vermicompost, Biofertilizers, BGA and Mycorrhizae, Biopesticides and Organic Nursery Development using tissue culture techniques. Information on Soil Management and Nutrition, organic Pest and Disease management and Organic Input Evaluation is also incorporated. This book will be of use and interest to organic operators, progressive farmers, students, planners, extension officers, NGOs, officers of department of agriculture, horticulture and allied departments, consultants, libraries, entrepreneurs, manufacturers of organic farm inputs and others actively involved in development of organic farming.