DefinePK

Abstract

Organic farming is centuries old human and natural intervention which has been eco-friendlyand economically viable. It comprises eco-friendly agricultural techniques leading towards the maximumproduction without using chemical inputs. Nature friendly farming approach helps in reducing the negativeeffects of environmental pollution by recycling crop rotation, using crop debris, farm yard manure, pestcontrol with biological methods, appropriate tillage, cultivating legumes to add organic matter in the soil andto mitigate the climate hazards. A majority of rural population in Pakistan is willing to adapt the organicfarming practices to save their input costs for better livelihoods. The present component of Pakistan economyis agriculture which contributes 21% to GDP and adds more than 45% labor in agricultural activities. ThePakistani farm-home women are playing a great role in agricultural development and livestock management.Organic farming is efficient for eco-system providing a balance in the life of human, crops and animals; henceleading to the sustainability of the system.