Agriculture has been practiced for thousands of years without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Fertilizers and pesticides began to be used from the mid-19th century to increase agricultural output in line with the growing population. Although agricultural production has increased due to this, the long-term use of chemicals has led to serious side effects. For example, decline in soil fertility, decline in health in humans and livestock etc. Due to this organic farming is being promoted. Organic farming can be done using locally available manure, Vermicompost etc. Organic farming can gradually reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers and improve the environment, human and livestock health.
To promote organic farming among farmers/farmer women and rural youth Organic Residential Agriculture Training programme has been organized from 15 November 2024 to 05 December 2024 (21 days) at ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur in association with Regional Organic and Natural Centre, Bangalore, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Farmers, farmer women, members of farmer producer organization and young farmers will participate in the training. For further information contact Senior Scientist and Head of ICAR JSSKVK, Suttur or mobile number 9380199128.