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From conclusion: Hence, rather than searching for other chemical alternatives, promotion and development of traditional self-sustainable, nature-based agricultu
by indogooner 10y ago
From conclusion:
Hence, rather than searching for other chemical alternatives, promotion and development of traditional self-sustainable, nature-based agricultural practices would be the right approach to feed this world.
Living off organic produce is not possible (at least in India as of now). The farmers do not earn much and have debts to pay-off. The only way they know of saving crops is using subsidised fertilizers provided by the government. Over the years indiscriminate use of pesticides has increased. In fact availability of Urea was a poll issue in National Election in some parts of India. [1]
[1] http://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/neem-coated-urea-why-is-narendra-modi-govt-waiting-for-5-years-to-make-india-self-sufficient-in-fertilisers/454215/ http://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/neem-coated-urea-why...