What is Organic Farming ? part 2

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First Lady Michelle Obama at the White

House Organic Kitchen Garden

Michelle Obama has begun digging an organic kitchen garden

at the White House which will supply the first family with

vegetables for many of their meals.

With help from a group of Washington primary school students,

the first lady began work on the project that will provide the raw

material for many of the Obama family's meals.

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Chefs of the White House making meals from

Organic Kitchen Garden product to Obama family's meals.

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Journalists Visited the White House Organic Kitchen Garden



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Political AgendaPromoting nutritious local food and

cooking, bringing attention to a

practical energy crisis remedy, and

proving that organic gardening

methods have a place even on the

country’s loftiest lawn.

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WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING

Organic farming is the form of

agriculture that relies on techniques

such as crop rotation, green manure,

compost and biological pest control to

maintain soil productivity and control

pests on a farm.

Wikipedia- Encyclopedia

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Organic farming excludes or

strictly limits the use of

manufactured fertilizers, pesticides

(which include herbicides,

insecticides and fungicides), plant

growth regulators such as

hormones, livestock antibiotics,

food additives, and genetically

modified organisms

Wikipedia- Encyclopedia

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"Organic agriculture is a production system

that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems

and people. It relies on ecological processes,

biodiversity and cycles adapted to local

conditions, rather than the use of inputs with

adverse effects.”

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Federation_of_Organic_Agriculture_Movements

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Organic agriculture combines tradition,

innovation and science to benefit the shared

environment and promote fair relationships

and a good quality of life for all involved.."

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements


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16 Necessary Elements for Plant

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3 Nonminerals Necessary Elements

Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon draw from air

and water !!!

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3 Primary Elements

Plants need large qty. of Nitrogen,

Phosphorous and Potassium !!! That is why

they called “primary” or macronutrients. The

short form of these three elements as NPK

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Function of 3 Primary Elements

Nitrogen (N)

Basic component of proteins and chlorophyll (the pigment that gives plants their green colour). Plays an essential role in plant growth. Also feeds microorganisms in the soil.

Phosphorous (P)

Plays an important role in root growth and promotes the establishment of young plants, flowering, fruiting and ripening, photosynthesis, respiration and overall plant growth.

Potassium (K)

Moves through the plant. Promotes the movement of sugars, turgor and stem rigidity. Also increases the plant’s overall resistance to cold, diseases, insect pests, etc. Promotes the formation of flower buds, the hardening-off of woody plants and fruiting.

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3 Secondary Elements

Less of these elements i.e. Calcium,

Magnesium and Sulphur are required than

primary elements

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Function or 3 Secondary or micronutrients ElementsCalcium (Ca)

Plays a vital role in plant structure, because it is part of cell walls and holds them together. Promotes the development of the root system and the ripening of fruit and seeds. Found in the growing parts of plants (apex and buds).

Magnesium (Mg)

An important part of chlorophyll. Helps fruit ripen and seeds germinate. Reinforces cell walls and promotes the absorption of phosphorous, nitrogen and sulphurby plants.

Sulphur (S)

A component of several proteins, enzymes and vitamins. Contributes to chlorophyll production. Helps

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7 Minor Elements

Minor elements (micronutrients)

Although only small quantities of these

elements are required, they are essential to

plant growth. They are Iron, Boron,

Manganese, Molybdenum, Chlorine, Cupper

and Zinc

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Function of 7 Minor Elements

Iron (Fe)Essential to chlorophyll production. Also contributes to the formation of some enzymes and amino acids.Boron (B)Essential to overall plant health and tissue growth. Promotes the formation of fruit and the absorption of water.Manganese (Mn)Promotes seed germination and speeds plant maturity. Plans an important role in photosynthesis by contributing to chlorophyll production. Essential for nitrogen assimilation

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7 Minor Elements

Molybdenum (Mo)

Essential for nitrogen assimilation by plants and nitrogen fixation by bacteria. This means that it is needed for the production of nitrogen-based proteins.

Chlorine (Cl)

Stimulates photosynthesis.

Copper (Cu)

Activates various enzymes. Also plays a role in chlorophyll production.

Zinc (Zn)

Plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins, enzymes and growth hormones.

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5 Beneficial Micro nutrients Elements

Sodium, Silicon, Cobalt, Nikel and Selenium

are beneficial to plants. They draw from soil.

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Fertilizers

Inorganic or synthetic or Chemical

The use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers has

increased steadily in the last 50 years, it

caused Green Revolution of the 20th century.

Inorganic fertilizer use has also significantly

supported global Population Growth — it has

been estimated that almost half the people on

the Earth are currently fed as a result of

synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use.

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Forms of Chemical FertilizersListed below are a few of the most prominently used chemical fertilizers:

Anhydrous ammonia: A gas which contains 82% nitrogen.

Urea: A solid compound containing 46% nitrogen gas.

Superphosphate: Proportioned amounts of nitrogen and phosphate

Diammonium phosphate: Contains 18% nitrogen and 46% phosphate

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Organic Fertilizers

Plant Based

Animal Based

Mineral Based

Vermi Compost

E.M. (Effective Microorganism

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Harmful Effects of Chemical Fertilizers

Waterway PollutionThe use of chemical fertilizers on crops can have adverse

effects on waterways caused by chemical run off of the

excess fertilizer. The over-abundance of nutrients in the

water reduces the amount of oxygen. The existing

organisms living in the water use up the oxygen that is

left. The result is oxygen depletion causing the fish to die.

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Chemical BurnChemical fertilizers are high in nutrient content such as

nitrogen. Over-application of chemical fertilizer to plants

may cause the leaves to turn yellow or brown, damaging

the plant and reducing crop yield. This condition is known

as chemical leaf scorch. Leaf scorch can cause the leaves

of the plant to wither and may cause the plant to die.

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Increased Air PollutionExcess nitrogen used in crop fertilization can contribute

to the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon

dioxide and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere. This effect

is caused by using a greater amount of chemical fertilizer

than the plants can readily absorb. According to the

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Lab, excess

greenhouse gases trapped in the atmosphere may be

contributing to the increase of land and ocean surface

temperatures.

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Soil AcidificationThe over-use of chemical fertilizers can lead to soil

acidification because of a decrease in organic matter in

the soil. Nitrogen applied to fields in large amounts over

time damages topsoil, resulting in reduced crop yields.

Sandy soils are much more prone to soil acidification than

are clay soils. Clay soils have an ability to buffer the

effects of excess chemical fertilization.

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Mineral DepletionThere is an increasing concern that continuous use of

chemical fertilizers on soil depletes the soil of essential

nutrients. As a result, the food produced in these soils

have less vitamin and mineral content. According to data

produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient

Data Laboratory, foods grown in soils that were

chemically fertilized were found to have less magnesium,

potassium and calcium content.

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Effects of Pesticides

• Pesticides Can Cause Hazard Conditions

In water

• Pesticides Are Harmful To Your Health

• Risks Are Higher For Children

• Pets Can Also Have Major Health

Problems

• Pesticides Weaken the Earths

Atmospheric Layers

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Health Effects of Pesticides

AsthmaResearchers found an association between asthma and use

of pesticides by male farmers. (Senthilselvan et al, 1992)

Although this study involved adults, it raises concerns

about children's exposures to pesticides used in the home

or residues brought home on parents' clothes or equipment.

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Birth DefectsThe commonly used pesticide, chlorpyrifos (brand name

Dursban) caused severe birth defects in four children

exposed in utero. Chlorpyrifos is used widely as an

agricultural chemical, but is also the most common

pesticide used indoors to kill termites, fleas, roaches and in

pest control strips. (Sherman, JD. 1996 Chlorpyrifos

(Dursban)-associated birth defects: report of four cases.

Arch. Env .Health 51(1): 5-8)

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Neurological EffectsPesticides can be potent neurotoxins. When people are

exposed to neurotoxins they may feel dizzy, lightheaded,

confused and may have reduced coordination and ability to

think. These are the short-term effects, while long term

exposure can result in reduced IQ and learning disability,

associated with permanent brain damage. In spite of wide

reporting of adverse symptoms, until recently, few studies

could link permanent brain damage to such exposures.

There is new evidence that prolonged exposure to

pesticides in areas where they are used routinely may cause

permanent brain damage to children who live in these areas.

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CancerNational trends indicate that rates of childhood cancer have

been increasing. Researchers at MDH concluded that these

increases were also evident in Minnesota. (A. Swenson and

S. Bushhouse, "Childhood Cancer Incidence and Trends in

Minnesota, 1988-1994". Minnesota Medicine, vol. 81,

December 1998.) Between 1973 and 1991, all cancers

combined increased an average of 1% per year and brain

cancer increased 2% per year. Specifically:

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Hormone DisruptionWhile some substances cause physical birth defects, others can

cause subtle hormonal effects on the developing fetus or affect a

child's functional capacities. Hormone disruptors have been

linked to many health problems including reproductive cancers.

The drug DES, which was given to pregnant women to prevent

miscarriage between 1941-1971, worked as an endocrine

disrupting chemical on the developing fetus. Decades later, many

of these DES exposed daughters developed cervical cancer.

Twenty-four pesticides still on the market, including 2,4-D, lindane

and atrazine, are known endocrine-disrupters. Aside from

increases in reproductive cancers, increasing rates of the

following conditions are reported. Animal studies link many of

these conditions with prenatal exposure to hormone disrupting

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Endometriosis, a disease in which the uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, and a common cause of infertility was virtually unheard of twenty years ago. It now affects 5.5 million women in the U.S. and Canada, about 10-20% of women of childbearing age. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development noted that only 20 cases were reported in the medical literature prior to 1921. (Colburn, Dumanoski, & Myers, (1996) Our Stolen Future)

Hypospadias, a condition in which the urethra is near the base of the penis, not the end as it should be, has doubled in the last 10 years.

Undescended testicles, which is linked with later risk of testicular cancer, is increasing. Researchers reported a doubling in cases between 1962 and 1982 in England and Wales. (Colburn and others, 1996)

Precocious puberty in girls is now common. A study of 17,077 girls in the US found that the onset of puberty for white girls was 6-12 months earlier than expected and African-American girls experienced puberty 12-28 months earlier than whites. (Herman-Giddens and others, 1997)

Reduced sperm counts are documented. Between 1938 and 1990, sperm counts dropped 1.5% each year for American men and 3.1% per year for European men. There was no decrease in men from non-western countries. Low sperm count is a marker for testicular cancer. (Swan and others, 1997)

Fertility Problems are becoming more common and now affect more than two million couples in the U.S.

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PESTICIDE EFFECTS

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PESTICIDE IN THE MEDIA

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कृषि षिकास मन्त्रालयअन्त्तर्गतको बाली सरंक्षण निरे्दशिालयका अिुसारबाहिरी मलुकुिरूबाट आयात भएर आउिे बबिार्दीमध्ये ९२ प्रनतशत िररयोतरकारीमा मार प्रयोर् िुुँरै्द आएको छ। ककसाििरूले षिभभन्त्ि प्रकारकारोर्का ककरा, मसुा र चराचुरूङीिरूबाट जोर्ाउि तरकारीिालीमा षिभभन्त्िप्रकारका बबिार्दीिरू प्रयोर् र्रै्दआएका छि। d'Vo र्री आल,ु काउली, भान्त्टा,परिल, टमाटर, बोडीलर्ायतका िररयो तरकारीमा बबिार्दीको प्रयोर् िुुँरै्दआएको छ।निरे्दशिालयका कायगकारी निरे्दशक डडल्लीराम शमागका अिुसार र्तआर्थगक बिग ०६८/०६९ मा ३ सय ३५ मेहिक टि बबिार्दी िेपालमा आयातर्ररएको र्थयो। त्यसमध्ये ९२ प्रनतशत िररयो तरकारी उत्पार्दिका लार्र्र बाुँकी ८ प्रनतशत खाद्यान्त्ििालीका लार्र् प्रयोर् भएको र्थयो।'भभबरएको बबिार्दीमध्ये ९२ प्रनतशतको िारािारीमा िररयो तरकारीमा मारप्रयोर् भएको पाइएको छ .

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निरे्दशिालयका अिुसार बबिार्दी प्रयोर् भएका तरकारी कम्तीमा तीिपटकस म सफा पािीले िधोएर सेिि र्र्दाग प्रारम्भीक चरणमा िाकिाकी आउिे, टाउको र्द ुिे, आुँखामा समस्या आउिे, छाला पोल्िे िा डढ्िे, रररं्टा लाग्िे, पभसिा आउिे, थकाई लारे्को मिसुस िुिे, फुड प्िाइजि िुिे र पखाला लाग्िेजस्ता लक्षणिरू रे्दखा पिग सक्छ। यसैर्री र्दीर्गकाभलि भयािि रोर्िरूमा क्यान्त्सर, िपुुँसकता, रोर्षिरूद्धको प्रनतरोधी क्षमता र्टाएर मरृ्ौला र भलभर(कलेजो) बबग्रिे, ट्युमर िुिे र र्भगिस्था तुहििेजस्ता समस्यािरू आउि सक्छ।

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षिश्ि स्िास््य संर्ठिका अिुसार बििेी षिश्िभर ३० लाखभन्त्र्दा बढी व्यक्क्त यस्ता बबिार्दीका कारण प्रभाषित िुुँरै्दआएका छि। त्यसमध्ये २ लाख २० िजारको मतृ्यु िुिे र्रेको छ। सरकारले बबिार्दीको पररमाण र्टाउि िा बबिार्दी मुक्त खाद्यान्त्ि, तरकारी र र्दालजन्त्य पर्दाथग उत्पार्दि र्िग एकीकृत शरकु्जि व्यिस्थापि कायगक्रम लारु् र्रेपनि त्यो प्रभािकारी रूपमा कायागन्त्ियिमा आउि िसक्र्दा बििेी १० रे्दखख २० प्रनतशतको र्दरले बबिार्दीको प्रयोर् बढ्रै्द र्एको छ।

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सरकारले प्रयोर् र आयातमा प्रनतिन्त्ध लर्ाएपनि ककसाििरूलेक्लोरडाइि, डडडडटी, डाइलडिि, एलडिि, िेप्टाक्लोर, टोक्साफेि,माइरेक्स, भलण्डिे, बीएचसी, फोस्फामाइडि, ओरर्ािो मकग रीफंर्र्साइड, भमथाइल प्यारार्थि, मोिोक्रोटोफोस र इण्डोसल्फेििामक बबिार्दीिरू व्यापक रूपमा प्रयोर् र्रै्दआएको छि। षिश्िस्िास््य संर्ठिको आर्थगक सियोर् तथा भारतको प्राषिर्धकसियोर्मा खाद्य प्रषिर्ध तथा र्णु नियन्त्रण बबभार्ले र्रेकोएक अध्ययिले शरीरलाई सबैभन्त्र्दा बढी िोिण तथा भभटाभमिहर्दिे िररयो तरकारीमा मािि स्िास््यलाई िानिकारक मानििेइण्डोसल्फेि, क्लोरसाइररफोस, मालार्थि, प्यारार्थि भमथाइल,प्रोफेिोफोस, साइपरमेर्िि र साइक्लोर्ििलर्ायत १३ िटाबबिार्दी फेला परेको रे्दखाएको छ।

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HOW TO REMOVE PESTICIDES FROM VEG N FRUITS

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DIY PRODUCE WASH

Did you know that removing pesticides can be as simple as vinegar and water? That’s

right, just two ingredients to healthier & cleaner food!

Fill up a large bowl or your kitchen sink (pre-cleaned, of course!) with 1 part vinegar and

4 parts water. Let your fruits/vegetables soak in this mixture for up to an hour (non-

organic apples can soak for an additional 30 minutes to an hour). Remove the produce

from the mixture, give them another quick rinse with water, and they are ready to eat!

Take a peek at the leftover “soaking water” after this process – you should be able to

see all of the gunk that came off the produce! This mixture also helps to extend the life

of your fruits and vegetables so that they last longer without spoiling.

DIY PRODUCE SPRAY

This pesticide-removing natural spray is super simple to make with ingredients you

probably already have in your kitchen!

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons baking soda

1 cup water

http://www.amazon.com/Heinz-White-Vinegar-Distilled-128/dp/B007F1MA46/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368459844&sr=8-2&keywords=vinegar&tag=bomllcdm-20

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Three things that organic

vegetables and fruits are

different from convential

•Taste

•Long time store

•Timely cooked

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ALERT TO THE PESTICIDE USER

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Useful local herbs and plants that can

be used for Herbal Pesticides

asuro, aank, camphor, tobacco,

neem, ginger, tulsi, nettle, big

lemon, marijuana, garlic, onion,

mint, khirro, ketuke, titepate,

black pepper, Sichuan pepper,

bakaino, adir, gandhejhar, sitafal

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Useful local herbs and plants that

can be used for Herbal Pesticides

bojho, cinnamon pirejhar,

papaya, marigold, Godavari,

dhaturo, haledo, chilly, chiraito, hing, banmara

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What are the essential factors

for organic farming

•Using Integrated Farming

•Using E.M.

• Using Animal Manure

•Using Vermicompost•Using Certified organic fertilizers

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What are the essential factors

for organic farming

•Using local seeds

•Using Crop rotation

• Using Intercrops method

•Using herbal and organic pesticides•Using beneficial insects

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Dirty Dozen High Pesticide Food

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Clean Dozen Less Pesticide Food

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Benificial Insects and Harmful Insects

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TO THE SOIL

Organic farming offers “Living soil” theory.

Living soil is

Rich in nutrients N P K

Sufficient minerals for plant nutrition

B,Cl,Co,Cu,Fe,Mn,Mg,Mo,S and Zn

Rich in micro-organisms that support plant growth

Contains large amount of top soil

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Organic farming is better for wildlife

Organic farming is better for the soil

Organic food is better for animal

reproduction

Organic food helps fight cancer, stroke and

heart problems

Organic food contains more nutrients

Organic apples are …. just better!

Organic farming can feed the world

Organic farming protects the climate

Organic farming produces higher yields in

drought Conditions

Organic food is safer

Why Organic Food Is Better Than Conventional Food

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Business OF ORGANIC FARMING

In 1990 the world wide business is zero

In 2009 the world wide business is $55B

United States alone $23B in 2002 $4OB in

2006

Data Source :International Federation of Organic Agriculture


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International Data

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Production and export for some certified organic products

1 Tea: (Guranse and Kanchanganga)

345 ha 50 tons USA, Export to Germany, Japan, Australia, Poland, Spain and India2 Herbs and aromatic oils:

Sambala herbal and Annupurna Organic farm, N/A N/A USA and European countries3 Coffee:

District Co-operative Federation, Gulmi75 ha 15 tons Japan, Tibet, Bangladesh

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Production and export for some certified organic

products

4 Herbs: One world Pvt. Ltd.,

Gorkha and Chitwan

198 ha 25 tons European countries

5 Black Sesame: One world Pvt. Ltd., Chitwan (in

process)

68 ha 5 tons European countries

Data Source : COUNTRY PAPER - NEPAL

Regional Conference on Organic Agriculture in Asia

December 12 – 15, 2007

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Challenges of Organic Farming in Nepal•Productivity for first three year

•Certification

•GM Crops

•Expensive (?)

•Lack of Skill and Technology

•Government Policy

•Hard to get Bank Loan

•No Subsidized in Organic Fertilizer and Organic Pesticides

•Lack of Awareness

•Miss use of Govt. Grant not to reach in actual farmers )

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Business Org. involving in ORGANIC

FARMING

Agricultural Technology Centre (ATC), Kathmandu

Pashupati Farm (P) Ltd, Kathmandu

Himalayan Mushroom Society P. Ltd, Kathmandu

Organic Farm & Learning Centre, Chitwan

Dabur Nepal Medicinal Plants Project, Banepa

The Kaivalya Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu

Bijuly Mushroom Farm, Sainbu

Himalayan Mushroom Society (P) Ltd, Baratpur

Pioneer Agro Concern Pvt. Ltd. , Kavre

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Business Org. involving in ORGANIC FARMING

Guranse Tea Estate

Kanchanganga Tea Estate

Sambala herbal and Annupurna Organic farm

District Co-operative Federation, Gulmi

One world Pvt. Ltd.

The Himalayan Bio-Organic Agricultural Garden (HIMBOAG)

Nepal Organic Agriculture Ctr (noac) Pvt Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal

Plantec Coffee Estate (P) Ltd.

Organic Himalaya Farm in Nepal - Singapore

The Himalayan Bio-Organic Agricultural Garden (HIMBOAG) Nepal

Sell: Organic Green Tea, Nepal - Bagmati Importers / Exporters

Organic Coffee Market in Nepal, the United States and South Korea

Organic Himalaya Farm in Nepal

Nepal Organic Coffee, Nepali Organic Coffee Manufacturers – Nepal

SADP - Nepal (Sustainable Agriculture Development Program Nepal)

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL POLICY & LEGAL

STATUS IN NEPAL

Pesticides Act (1991),

Pesticide Regulation (1994),

Environment Protection Act and Environmental

Protection Regulation (1997).

Rastriya Krishi Niti 2061

Organic Agriculture and Processing National Standard, Directions 2064

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MAJOR MARKET OUTLETS FOR ORGANIC PRODUCT MARKETING IN THE VALLEYThe Organic Village Baluwatar, Bakhundole

Organic World and Fair Future , Kupandole , Jhonche and Basundhara

Love Green Nepal, Bhaisepati

Farmers cooperatives Gamcha

Bhatbhateeni Supermarket, Maharajgunj and Bhatbhateni

Namaste Supermarket, Pulchowk

Caroline Restaurant Mike’s Breakfast,

Bluebird Super market, Lazimpat

Kathmandu Guest house, Thamel

Summit Hotel and HASERA agriculture farm , Kupandole

1905 Restaurant , Kantipath

Gaun Ghar Organic Store , Kuleshwor, Metro Chwok KMC-14

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Organic Café’ and Restaurants in Nepal

Organic Cafe and Salad Bar, Thamel

Eco farm Nepal, Eco tours in Nepal & natural products

Bhojan Griha, The DELIGHTS of Nepali Cosine

Tushita Restaurant, Hotel in Pokhara, Accommodation,

Restaurants in Nepal - Lonely Planet

Organic Bistro

The Organic Café

Gaun Ghar Organic Farm House, Kavre

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NATIONAL ORGANIC CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION

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WORLD CLASS ORGANIC CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION

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Herbal Products

Organic Products in Nepal

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Fruits


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Vegetables


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Tea and Coffee


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Spices


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Food Grains


ORGANIC FARMING

Poultry


ORGANIC FARMING

Animal Husbandry


ORGANIC FARMING

Fishery


ORGANIC FARMING

“ Healthy Eating … Active Living

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ORGANIC FARMING

“ Healthy Eating … Active

Living…”

ORGANIC FARMING

“ Healthy Eating … Active Living

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ORGANIC FARMING

“ The best way of manage Kitchen residue is to grow organic green vegetables on the top of the roof by using them in the fish box”

ORGANIC FARMING

“ The best way of Kitchen residue is to grow organic green vegetables on the top of the roof by using them in the fish box”

PIONEER AGRO CONCERN PVT. LTD. COMPLETELY INTIGRATED ORGANIC

FARMING WITH AGRO TOURISM

AN OVERVIEW

Proprietor: Rabindra Man Joshi

PIONEER AGRO CONCERN PVT. LTD.

Registered in Company registrar office on 22 April 2009

Share Holders and Staffs

Mr. Rabindra Man Joshi . Ex Teacher/ Cooperative Activist

Mrs. Malina Joshi - Ex Teacher/ Cooperative Activist

Permanent Employee 7 Permanent Staffs

Temporary Employee 5 Women and 1 man from Village


Address

City Office: Kuleshwor, Metro Chowk, Kathmandu-14

Field Office/ Farm Site: Chalal VDC-7, Kavre,

Contact: 9751048066/9851048066

Email: [email protected]

Blog: www.gaungharnepal.blogspot.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rmjoshi


THE FIVE MAJOR FIELDS:

1.Vegetables, Cereals, Beans and Lentil

2. Livestock, Poultry and Fishery

3. Fruits

4. Herbs

5. Agro Tourism


SHORT DISCRIPTION OF THE FARM The Company has 42.33 Ropani of Land

The altitude of the land is about 1600 mt. to 1700 mt.

The farm site is in sub tropical region

Sufficient water

No Load Shading ( Just 2 hrs in alternate day )

Have local transportation service

The Farm is 35 K.M. far from Kathmandu. It takes one and half hour


Total Sales

Income from Agro Tourism from 50 Groups ( 20 People in each group) Rs 2000000

Fish Rs 1000000 in every 30 months

Fruits Rs 250000 each year

Vegetables Rs 500000 each year

Herbal Products Rs 100000 each year

Goat 150000 each year

Milk Rs 600000 each year

Eggs Rs 500000

Local Chicken and Ducks Rs 500000


Google View

10 year Master Plan of the Organic Farm

PIONEER AGRO CONCERN PVT. LTD.View of three stage


View of three stage

SOME VIEWS OF THE FARM

WWOOFing by Foreigners

SOME VIEWS OF THE FARM

GUESTS HIGHLIGHT

SOME VIEW OF THE FARM

GUESTS HIGHLIGHT

MARKETING OF THE PRODUCT

The products are consumed and sale from…

GaunGhar Organic Store at Kuleshwor

Guests of GaunGhar Organic Farm House

Various Organic Outlet in Kathmandu

Oriental and Metro Colony

OUR PRODUCTS

GAUNGHAR ORGANIC STORE, KULESHWOR

THANK YOU

RECENT REFERENCES

New study confirms the ecological virtues of organic

farming. Mark shwartz., Stanford nes service.,6th March

2006.

Carbon sequestration potential of Org.Ag. Bente Foeried.,

e.al., Nutrient cycling in Agro systems, Vol.6. No 1. p13-

26 (jan 2004). article based on USDA report Carbon

credits to farmers p 10,Nov-Dec 2008

GHG gases mitigation in Org.Ag.,, Pete smith et..al.,

Phil. Trans. of the Roy.So.,B.,vol363(815-363) 2008.

REFERENCES

“Africa: Reinventing Agriculture”, Stephen Leahy, Inter Press Service, (Johannesburg), 15 April 2008, http://allafrica.com/stories/200804150171.html

“Urgent changes needed in global farming practices to avoid environmental destruction” Greenpeace International Press Release, 15 April 2008.

“GM foods ‘not the answer’ to world’s food shortage crisis, report says”, Sean Poulter, The Daily Mail, 16 April 2008 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=559965&in_page_id=1770

GM food, biofuels and a hungry world, Editorial, The Daily Mail, 16 April 2008http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/newscomment.html?in_page_id=1787&in_article_id=559945

What is the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science & Technology, IAASD? A compilation from its plenary decisions and official documents, http://www.agassessment-watch.org/docs/IAASTD_on_three_pages.pdf

International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science & Technology (IAASTD) Synthesis Report 25 November 2007, http://www.agassessment.org/docs/Synthesis_Report_261107_text.pdf

Ho MW. Food without fossil fuels now. Invited Keynote Lecture, 2nd Mediterranean Conference on Organic Agriculture in Croatia, Organic Agriculture – Contribution to Sustainable Ecosystem, 2-6 April 2008, Dubrovnik University. Dubrovnik, Croatia, http://www.i-sis.org.uk/foodWithoutFossilFuels.php

Ho MW, Burcher S, Lim LC et al. Food Futures Now, Organic, Sustainable, Fossil Fuel Free, ISIS TWN Report, London & Penang, 2008.

“Global food system ‘must change’” BBC News, 15 April 2008, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7347239.stm

“Change in farming can feed world – report”, John Vidal, The Guardian, 16 April 2008, http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/apr/16/food.biofuels

Saunders PT. Marketing masquerading as scientific survey. Science in Society 38 (to appear).

Ho MW and Saunders PT. “UK faremers upbeat about GM crops” debunked. Science in Society 38 (to appear).

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RECENT REFERENCES CONTD :

www.sustainable.org Recent growth patterns of US organic

food markets, US dept. of agriculture, Bulletin. No

777,Sept,2002.

www.twnside.org.sg (third world network) benefits of organic

farming report, March 08

Beware of pesticides in food chain-Prof.

R.S.Chauhan,organiser august 16,2009,p.31

Org.Ag., past, present and future, Christine Mc Cullum-Hunger

and Env nutrition, Spring 2009.

Rodale research institute reports,N.Y.

www.govigyan.com. Research Centre at Nagpur

THANK YOU ALL

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