Organic farming is a system of farming that maintains, enhances, and restores the ecological balance. The need for organic farming arises because:
1. In the past, modem farming methods made excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It led to the soil, water, and air pollution, loss of soil fertility, and too many chemical contents in foodgrains.
2. There is an urgency to conserve the environment and ecosystem and promote sustainable development.
3. Organic farming is an inexpensive farming technology. It can be purchased by small and marginal farmers.