Growth and Present Status of Organic Farming in India and Global Level

Organic agriculture is growing rapidly as an alternative strategy to modern farming methods. India is home to 30% of total organic producers in the world having 2.30 million hectares. There has been a gradual increase in organic agricultural land in all the regions. According to the latest FIBL survey on organic agriculture worldwide, organic farming increases by 1.1 million hectares. Many countries are now focusing on organic farming because of healthy crops, fruits, vegetables that are produced purely by organic means, free from any harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides and also eco- friendly. Organic farming is another way to overcome the problem of sustainability, global warming and food security.The present study attempts to analyse the Growth and Status of Organic Farming in India and Global level.