ABSTRACT
Organic farming is a type of agriculture concept practiced for thousands of years. The modern organic movement is just a revival in the sense it seeks to restore balance which was lost when technology grew rapidly. Organic farming is a holistic system designed to optimize the productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agroecosystem. Organic farming concept explains the use of organic manures, weed control, biological pest control, crop rotation, and green manure. There is more focus on using natural ways to enhance the quality of soil and the cultivated crops. Various studies have shown that organic crops yielded lower yields on average in good years but higher yields during drought years. Organic farms are more profitable in the drier regions, likely due to their superior drought performance. The main problem with organic products is the difficulty in differentiating organic with nonorganic product. There are a few limitations with organic farming such as lack of convenience, avoiding benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops, more time consuming, lack of chemical alternatives, risks of infections, fear of cropland expansion, and poor marketing. Two recent technologies such as precision farming and nanotechnology are showing very high potential applications in organic farming.
