Current Status of Organic Farming in India and other Countries

摘要

Organic farming is being practised in 100 countries of the world.The ill-effects of chemicals used in agriculture have changed the mindset of some consumers of different countries who are now buying organic with high premium for health.Policy makers are also promoting organic farming for restoration of soil health and generation of rural economy apart from making efforts for creating better environment.The global organic area is 26 million hectare roughly along with 61 standards and 364 certification bodies roughly.The world organic market is now 26 billion USus.The organic area in India is 2.5 million hectare including certified forest areas.Non-certified organic area is more than certified organic area.India has developed National Standard under NPOP programme.The National Centre of Organic Farming under Ministry of Agriculture is promoting organic farming as facilitator across the country and providing various assistance to organic entrepreneurs and farmers.