A STUDY ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF ORGANIC FARMING FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Author – S P Vidyassri, Assistant Professor of Law & Head, Department of Business Law, Saveetha School of Law, SIMTS.

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Co-Author – S P Lathika Sri, Guest Lecturer, Saveetha School of Law, SIMTS.

Best Citation – S P Vidyassri, A STUDY ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF ORGANIC FARMING FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL RESEARCH JOURNAL, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 1, ISBN – 978-81-960677-0-0.

ABSTRACT

Organic farming is a type of agricultural practice that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers. These products are usually made from the waste of animals and plants, as well as nitrogen-fixing cover crops. In India, the interest in organic farming has increased over the last few years as more and more people are shifting towards a healthy lifestyle. The move towards organic farming is also due to its lower cost and reliance on available natural resources instead of expensive fertilizers. The rising potential of organic farming is not only fuelled by public demand and their willingness to pay a premium but also due to the aggressive promotion and marketing of organic products. The main objective of the study is to know about organic farming and how it helps sustainable development. The sample size was 200. Dependent variables are organic farming and sustainable development, organic farming which enables eco-friendly sustainable economic development, the difference between organic and Genetically modified organic farming, organic agriculture plays a major role towards sustainable utilisation of resources in food production and organic farming contribution towards less pollution and tree house gas. Independent variables are Age, gender. Organic Agriculture has always been India’s inherent advantage and strength. The shift in the global consumption patterns, health awareness among the consumers and the increasing significance of sustainability is now putting organic products to the forefront locally,  nationally and also at international level. Efforts have been made to highlight various organizations/ institutions working towards promoting organic cultivation among the farming community. The study also focused on analyzing the farmer’s perception, knowledge level and awareness related to organic farming and certification.

Keywords:- Organic farming, sustainable development, ecological environment, genetically modified organic farming, biological fertilisers