The term organic farming refers to farming methods using only biofertilizers, biopesticides, for growing traditional, heirloom, high-yielding, and even genetically-modified seeds. Organic farming is at its nascent stage in India, where a few farms have taken up the new initiative to make food crops healthy. Despite being a healthier alternative, organic farming poses substantial challengesContinue reading “Organic Farming in India – Good or Harmful?”
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Rainfall and Indian Economy
Most of India is rural, where farmers depend on agriculture and pisciculture for their livelihood. The most important factor regulating the success of crop growing or fishing is rainfall. As more than 80% of the country’s rainfall occurs during the monsoon season, a significant chunk of the Indian economy depends on how the monsoon performsContinue reading “Rainfall and Indian Economy”