Published Aug 31, 2023
In India, organic farming uses natural materials for crops due to harm from chemicals. The next slides feature the top 5 organic farming states.
Madhya Pradesh has a large organic farming industry, covering 27% of the country's area with 0.76M hectares. It contributes 25% to the state's GDP and generates 60-75% of rural income.
4 mm organic farmers in Maharashtra use crop residues, fermented manure, and cow urine on 8-10L hectares of land across 84 villages. This approach ensures sustainable soil fertility.
In Rajasthan, about 60,000 hectares of land follow organic farming, supported by 97.3% of farmers. The state promotes organic consumption, allocating specific blocks in 11 districts.
Organic farming in Gujarat costs Rs. 20,000/ha with a subsidy of up to 50% or Rs. 10,000/ha for up to 4 ha of farmland. In 2014, there were 30,092 ha of organic farming in Gujarat.
Karnataka leads India in organic farming through the Organic Farming Village Program. The state's Savayava BhagyaYojane (SBY) policy aims to convert 10% of cultivated land to organic.