It's Time To Switch

"Belgaum: “It’s time to switch over to organic farming practices, or it will be too late when we realise the total impact of chemical farming.” This is the message the Chikodi taluk unit of the Organic Farming Association of India sought to convey to farmers on the occasion of World Farmers’ Day at Kumar Gandharva Rangmandir here on Sunday.

Interestingly, even as a workshop on genetically modified seeds was going on at the venue, many farmers took time out to visit the stall put up by the OFAI member. Though they were aware of organic farming practices, the farmers wanted to reassure themselves on their feasibility and profitability."

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