ORGANIC FARMING: A DRY LAND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Abstract

Organic agriculture, a holistic system that focuses on improvement of soil health, use of local inputs, and relatively high-intensity use of local labor, is a favorable fit for dry lands in multi directional ways, and the dry lands offer farmer friendly technologies in rural areas of the country. In this context, a brief review on current potential of organic Farming in dry land regions is presented. It also critically examines the strategic action for promoting organic farming in dry lands. Finally concludes that, organic farming provides a solution to environmental externalities in Indian dry lands.