Centre urges farmers to adopt organic farming for healthier soil and crops

Due to the fact that the use of pesticides reduces soil fertility, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy said that farmers should prioritize organic farming. “ICAR-NBAIR is working in this direction to strengthen the farmers,” the minister added, speaking at the 33rd Foundation Day celebration of the ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR) and the opening of the 3rd Agricultural Insect Biocontrol Expo. He added that India has risen to among the top five economic powers in the world and is on track to become the third-largest under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

In addition, the minister urged more farmers to grow pulses in addition to paddy and other crops. Pulses will become less important as a result. He noted that the Central Government supports all facets of the agriculture industry and has put in place a number of programs for farmers’ welfare. “The earlier generations of our farmers knew more about farmer-friendly insects,” said Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and Labor and Employment, in a statement marking the event. Additionally, efforts are being made to spread this information to today’s farmers. Organic farming is receiving more attention under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.

Scientists, researchers, and farmers are becoming more aware of organic farming. The minister also stated that farmers that choose to grow organic are being supported. “Only when farmers cultivate crops free of pesticides can we eat high-quality produce. “Steps will be taken to expand ICAR-NBAIR’s operations,” she continued. Human health is dependent on the quality of our crops and the fertility of the land, according to Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament for the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha Constituency. “We must employ biological approaches more frequently. Using organic approaches can help prevent many ailments. Reducing the usage of artificial fertilizers and pesticides is essential,” he stated.