ABSTRACT
Organic farming is one of the holistic approaches which not only keeps the environment, land, crops, animals and humans safe but also promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. Organic agriculture has a history of being contentious and is considered by some as an inefficient approach to food production. Yet organic foods and beverages are a rapidly growing market segment in the global food industry. Organic farming systems produce lower yields compared with conventional agriculture. However, they are more profitable and environmentally friendly and deliver equally or more nutritious foods that contain less (or no) pesticide residues, compared with conventional farming. Considering today’s global scenario, organic food is a growing reality all over the world. This chapter summarizes organic agriculture including, statistics of organic farming worldwide, scope and objectives, a crisp comparison of organic and conventional farming, the basic steps, types, components, Principles, pros and cons of organic farming as well.
