Date:07/11/2009 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/07/stories/2009110751441700.htm
Back Sustainable farming

– K.K. Mustafah

A farmer preparing land for organic paddy cultivation near Thrissur. Organic farming achieves high plant yield by making efficient use of organic residues and composted harvest residues. Organic practices mitigate climate change as they use less of fossil fuel based inputs and have a better carbon footprint.

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