Contamination of farm produce by chemical
pesticides and fertilizer residues has been a matter
of serious concern, particularly in the developed countries
where intensive cultivation on scare land had encouraged
excessive use of chemical pest control agents and nutrients
during the last fifty years. A part from adversely affecting
the flora and fauna, this has also eroded soil and ground
water quality by increasing the nitrate concentration
arising from nitrogenous chemical fertilizers.The increasing
awareness of the deleterious effects of indiscriminate
artificial inputs in agriculture has led to serious
thinking on alternate eco-friendly and sustainable use
of land for cultivation, particularly of edible crops.
The concept and practice of organic farming is a direct
outcome of the above concern. The northeastern region
offers a great potential for quick development of organic
farms, firstly because of the good agro climatic conditions,
many rich variety of horticulture crops grow.
Techno Economics:
Project cost-Rs.2.08 first year(in
lakhs)
Technology Package:
Operational Cost Rs. 0.07 lakhs
Contact for
more information
Director
Biotech Consortium India Limited
4th flr Kundan House,
16 Nehru Place
New Delhi, India
Delhi 110019
Tel: 11 6415314
Fax: 11 6219541
E-mail:bcil@giasdl01.vsnl.net.in
