IMPACT OF ORGANIC FARMING IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ANAKKARA GRAMAPANCHAYATH OF PALAKKAD DISTRICT IN KERALA

Author Name: Dr. Sudheesh .B

Volume: 01 &  Issue:

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: http://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2021-39828994/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT

Organic farming played an important role in the rural development of the country. Organic farming is a traditional form of farming, majority left this farming system with the arrival of modern farming which uses new technology, high amount of chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers in the cultivation. Increasing amount of diseases including cancer, heart diseases, and other health issues, people again move back to organic farming. Now majority of the population engaged in organic farming it is good for health, nature, and future generation as well as profitable. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity and supports nearly 76% of the rural population of the district. Palakkad is the one of the most agrarian districts in Kerala. Palakkad is particularly famous for its paddy cultivation. Palakkad also occupies the first position in the state for the production of ground nut, tamarind, pulses, black pepper. The district is also famous for its organic farming; this study explains the impact of organic farming, types of organic farming, Problems of organic farming and sources of financial assistance for organic Farming of Palakkad district in Kerala.

Key words: Organic Farming, Types of organic farming, Financial Assistance, Problem of organic Farming, Role of Krishibhavan.