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Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system that focuses on the use of fertilizers that are organic in nature such as compost manure, bone meal and green manure. It advocates the use of farming techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting. Organic farming also promotes biological pest control, fostering of insect predators and mixed cropping. It particularly focuses on the use of naturally occurring substances and strictly eliminating the use of synthetic substances. The farming methods within organic farming use a combination of ecology and modern technology along with traditional farming practices which are based on naturally occurring biological processes. This book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of organic farming and its utmost significance in modern times. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of this field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

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