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Navdanya is a network of seed keepers and organic producers spread across 16 states in India. Navdanya has helped set up 54 community seed banks across the country, trained over 500,000 farmers in " food sovereignty " and sustainable agriculture over the past two decades, and helped set up the largest direct marketing , fair trade organic ...
Worldwide employment In agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2021. India has one of the highest number of people employed in these sectors. As per the 2014 FAO world agriculture statistics India is the world's largest producer of many fresh fruits like banana, mango, guava, papaya, lemon and vegetables like chickpea, okra and milk, major spices like chili pepper, ginger, fibrous crops such as ...
Chintala Venkat Reddy (born 22 December 1950) is an organic farmer known for his soil and nutrient management techniques in farming. He is the first independent farmer in India to receive an international patent for his technique in soil swapping and soil fertility. [1] He also holds national patents to his name.
A study published in 2005 compared conventional cropping, organic animal-based cropping, and organic legume-based cropping on a test farm at the Rodale Institute over 22 years. [115] The study found that "the crop yields for corn and soybeans were similar in the organic animal, organic legume, and conventional farming systems".
India is very dependent on its monsoon cycle for large crop yields. India's agriculture has an extensive background which goes back to at least 9 thousand years. In India, in the alluvial plains of the Indus River in Pakistan, the old cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa experienced an apparent establishment of an organized farming urban culture.
Organic farming is practiced around the globe, but the markets for sale are strongest in North America and Europe, while the greatest dedicated area is accounted for by Australia, the greatest number of producers are in India, and the Falkland Islands record the highest share of agricultural land dedicated to organic production.
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Sikkim is major producer of Black cardamom in India. [15] Sikkim accounts 88% of cardamom produce of India. Major crops of the state are, Paddy, Buck Wheat, Maize, Barley, potato. [16] Sikkim is known for its unique Temi Tea. [17] Tea Board of India is considering GI tag for Sikkimese Tea. 2. Tourism: Tourism remains a pillar of Sikkim's economy.