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    A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ABOUT PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN FARMERS IN INDIA
    (PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, 2018-02) Vidyakala K; Raji Jennet; Divyabharathi J
    India is a developing country. India’s main occupation is agriculture, because 70% of the population is involved in this occupation. Agriculture is an engine of growth and poverty reduction in developing countries. Many women in developing countries are occupied in agriculture. Women play a significant role in agricultural development and allied activities including main crop production, live-stock production, horticulture, post-harvesting operations etc. Women farmers do not have equal access to productive resources and this significantly limits their potential in enhancing productivity. Obstacles faced by rural women in terms of limited access to productive resources (Land, Credit, Inputs, Transport, Extension Services, Storage and Technical Assistance) prevent them from adopting new technologies or encoring them economies of scale.
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    ORGANIC FARMING
    (Bonfring International Publication, 2018-02) M, Mageswari
    In the ancient time, agriculture was practiced without the use of artificial chemicals. The use of artificial chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides came into picture during the mid-19th century. This kind of agricultural practice was causing harm to the environment. With the rapid change in farming practices, organic farming came into existence in the 20th century. It made use of environment friendly practices by avoiding the use of artificial chemicals and making use of organic matter to raise crops. Organic food is beneficial to human health and the practice of organic farming keeps the environment clean.Currently, India ranks 10th among the top ten countries in terms of cultivable land under organic certification. The certified area includes 10% cultivable area with 0.50 million Hectare and rest 90% (4.71 million Hectare) is forest and wild area for collection of minor forest produces. The total area under organic certification is 5.21 million Hectare. In this we will see the key features of organic farming protecting the long term fertility of soils by maintaining organic matter levels, encouraging soil biological activity, and careful mechanical intervention. The basic requirement for organic farming and the facilities provided by the government for organic farming.