There is a growing demand for organically produced food – including
basmati rice – worldwide and organic farming is continuously gaining importance. The negative impacts of conventional
agriculture and the increasing use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides lead to several harmful effects to the environment.
The indiscriminate use of pesticides kills many beneficial insects and other animals, and chemicals heavily pollute water
resources. Soil fertility reduces due to monocropping and the overuse of chemical fertilisers. Moreover, major health implications for farmers and farm workers due to the spraying of pesticides and the drinking of polluted water are additional severe consequences of conventional farming.
Many times , we debate about the responsiveness of a given variety to mineral fertilizers versus organic fertilizers ..?? What about claims that current hybrids are more responsive to mineral fertilizers than organic fertilizers, any one can throw some light..??
Why organic basmati...like any other crop , we emphasize organic cultivation...because of many obvious reasons. Thats quite ironical , we keep advocating organic farming , whether or not , that crop fits under under organic cultivation.Shall we identify the crops to be raised under organic farming or shall we base on certain geographical and pedological features of the growing sites to decide , whether or not, we should practice organic farming...
Organic production is not just good for the environment but beneficial from economical and social perspectives. The existing demand ensures higher margin for organic producers, and the need of the proper management of organic products results in more jobs.
The perception of organic products can be harmed by poor labeling. Some producers and retailers use 'organic' label as a pure marketing tool (e.g. products what does not need any spraying or fertilizing anyway called organic). General customer cannot differentiate the real organic and the fake one since they do not have the knowledge. A proper certification scheme should be developed and credible control process have to be established for transparency.
Organic crop cultivation is the key and certification by reputable accrediting agency.
Many times , we debate about the responsiveness of a given variety to mineral fertilizers versus organic fertilizers ..?? What about claims that current hybrids are more responsive to mineral fertilizers than organic fertilizers, any one can throw some light..??
From Quality, longer shelf life, enhanced taste, better nutrition, ecofriendly point of view we have to go for organic cultivation
Hybrid varieties require high concentric quantities of the conventional fertilisers since they were used to develop these hybrids in a relatively controlled environment. Therefore organic fertilisers cannot have an impact on hybrids because it will not contain solid aggregates or vaporizing mineral elements that will be more concentric in nature.
The positive returns from the using of organic cultivation even its effects on environment or higher economical returns stimulate farmers to this kind of cultivation.Basmati rice the world wide distributed variety of rice consumed in higher quantities ,so that farmers tends to produce organic Basmati to insure the marketing of their crop and good return from it.
The impact of organic agriculture on natural resources favours interactions within the agro-ecosystem that are vital for both agricultural production and nature conservation.
If ecosystem health is the consideration, organic cultivation is no doubt far better when compared to inorganic fertilizer use. Though the yields may not be as appreciable as obtained in conventional farming, yet it should be taken up vigorously.
Good question! It is time to look at environmental impacts on rice production based on location. We are global consumers of rice and the standards to be met are not high enough. All consumers should know what is in the food we eat today.
Organic crop cultivation is the key and certification by reputable accrediting agency.
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