Author's Name: |
Sowmya. K.S. |
Subject Area: |
Life Sciences |
Subject |
Agricultural |
Section |
Research Paper |
Keyword:
Organic, biofertilizers, soil health, eco-friendly, sustainable agriculture
Abstract
As per the definition of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) study team on organic farming “organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives etc) and to the maximum extent feasible rely upon crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection”.