case study of organic farming in kerala

3. Research Objectives and Methodology 3.1 Objectives This qualitative study focuses on two objectives- To analyse the differing perception of self- sufficiency and sustainability in agriculture in Kerala To explore the place of poly-house farming in Kerala‟s organic farming movement. 3.2 Methodology

ORGANIC FARMING IN KERALA Bibin Prabhu Assistant Professor Department of Economics S.N. College, Nattika, Thrissur India AbstractIn this paper the case study is about describing the present scenario of Organic farming in Kerala and the problems in adopting it and various suggestions for removing the obstacles in this field.

Organic agriculture is often promoted as a means to achieve sustainable agriculture and livelihoods. Yet, the evidence is mixed on the outcomes of organic adoption. We conducted a case study in the South Indian state of Kerala to understand farmer motivations to adopt organic agriculture, their livelihood characteristics, and outcomes of adoption.

Future in the past: A study on the status of organic farming in Kerala (Discussion Paper No. 82). Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Research Programme on Local Level Development Centre for Development Studies. ... Devi I. P. (2010). Pesticides in agriculture: A boon or a curse. A case study of Kerala. Economic & Political Weekly, 45(26-27), 199 ...

Organic farming is one of the several approaches found to meet the objective of sustainable agriculture. For ensuring sustainable agriculture, organic farming practices mostly relied on biological inputs rather than indiscriminate use of chemical inputs. In organic farming, negative effects of chemical farming are avoided. It is also key ...

Indigenous paddy and shrimp farming culture was largely practiced in Kerala, in a total area of 25,000 hectares (Shyna and Joseph 2000). Pokkali refers to an indigenous salt-resistant paddy variety cultivated in Kerala for the last 3000 years. Currently, it is a certified organic product.

options are being tested out. In this study, we look at the organic farming scenario in Kerala and analyze a few case studies drawn from different parts, which are examples of different organic farming approaches adopted by the farmers. These examples could serve as role models for those who plan to switch over to eco-friendly agricultural ...

The article seeks to look at the current organic boom in the state of Kerala as a counter-discourse to the agrarian crisis and the impending issues of food security, food price and health hazards i...

Definition of organic farmer. farmer may be defined as 'Organic Farmer' provided he/she adherses to and practices the following three essentialities of organic farming. . a farmer who practices mixed farming including food crops. . a farmer who ensures the conservation of soil and water.

Ensures pollution free air, water, soil, food and, natural ecosystems. Improves agro-biodiversity (both varieties and crops). Protects and enhances traditional knowledge in farming, processing and seed improvement leading to its protection for the future generations. Reduces the cost of production through locally suitable methods and inputs.

As global warming and rising cancer incidence affect more and more people in Kerala, the state is trying to make a difference by giving a boost to organic farming. The government's Organic Farming Mission, announced recently, aims to promote sustainable farming practices across 5,000 hectares over the next five years, the annual target being ...

Besides, the government came forward with a new policy on Organic farming in 2007, which the State Biodiversity Board had formulated. The policy documents entitled Kerala state organic farming policy, strategy, and action plan have a vision statement to make organic farming sustainable and eco-friendly. Kerala organic farming Major crops in Kerala

nature is a pre-requisite for practicing organic farming. In organic farming, the entire ecosystem (i.e. plant, animal, soil, water and microorganisms) is to be protected. Organic cultivation improves structure and fertility of the soil through balanced choice of crops and implementation of diversified cropping system.

The case study area was Kunnampully organic farm located at Kannambara Gram Panchayath in Alathur T ehsil of Palakkad district in Kerala, India. Palakkad district is known as the "Granary of

The Kerala government has introduced a policy of organic farming. Kerala Agricultural University has published an Adhoc package of exercise recommendations for organic farming. Kasaragod has been declared the first organic farming district in the state. This gives a new impetus to Kerala's organic farming state.

The Polanyan notion of countermovement (1944) is used to unearth Kerala's agrarian crisis of the 1990s that stemmed up from the commoditisation of agriculture, which ultimately paved way for an agrarian countermovement in the form of organic farming in the late 20th century. It is argued that organic agriculture signals the emergence of an ...

of Kerala has decided to revive the agricultural sector. The key initiative of department of agriculture is promotion of urban farming, high tech agricultural practices, the programs for organic farming, etc. Objectives of the Study Following are the objectives of the study. 1.

It is imperative to note that there are a large number studies on organic farming at national level and international level on organic farming and they covered diverse perspectives such ... of paddy and turmeric cultivating organic farmers in Kerala state. In the case of Tamil Nadu, a majority 25 per cent of them revealed that price for organic ...

1. The Role of Urban Agriculture in a Sustainable Food System. ( A case study of NIRA VU experiment at Kozhikode Municipality Kerala) ABSTRACT. Urban Agriculture is not a new concept, but the ...

Future in the past: A study on the status of organic farming in Kerala (Discussion Paper No. 82). Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Research Programme on Local Level Development Centre for Development Studies. ... Devi I. P. (2010). Pesticides in agriculture: A boon or a curse. A case study of Kerala. Economic & Political Weekly, 45(26-27), 199 ...

Due to the changes in the agricultural sector, there is a demand among policymakers, administration, advisors and farmers for comparisons of the economic efficiency of organic versus conventional farms and their environmental impact. The authors of the paper hypothesised that in some conditions, organic farms can reach similar productive and economic results as conventional farms and, at the ...

The present study unwraps the findings of the specification of viability of the Integrated Farming System in Malappuram district of Kerala state. 1. Introduction. India currently has 121 million agricultural holdings, of which 99 million are small, and 87 per cent are marginal (Meena et al., 2022) [1].

A Peek Into India's Organic Farming . Since the early days, India has had a close relationship with organic farming- agricultural methods that align with nature, causing lesser harm to the environment and people. While India is still known for organic farming practices, over the years, it has seen some challenges.

Abstract. Sikkim was declared the world 's first fully organically farmed state in 2019 and t his preliminary. study focuses on the farmers of Sikkim and tries to g auze the existing s ituation ...