Sustainable Agriculture and Organic Farming

Abstract

It is perceived that contemporary agricultural practices are impairing natural nutrient cycling, leading to unsustainable soils. The effects include loss of nutrients from the soil and loss due to erosion. Significant public concern has been raised during the last decade over the products from conventional agriculture. Researchers, governments, farmers, and people are constantly in search of healthier methods for producing food. Organic farming has been gaining attention in these lines as it is perceived to be good for the health of humans and the environment along with providing quality produce. Organic farming still has to emerge from the substantial challenges it is facing towards becoming a prime source for food and fiber in the long term. The chapter aims to identify the challenges of organic farming and review the available techniques towards transforming current farming methods to organic farming, making them resilient along with protecting the environment and human health.