A case study of organic farming in a tribal pocket of Thuamul Rampur, District Kalahandi, Odisha

Abstract

Organic Farming is a traditional form of farming that has started since the evolution of agriculture. Crop rotation and Shifting Cultivation are the Common methods where farming can be practised. Organic Farming helps people to have a healthy life and also makes poison-free foods and maintains the fertility of the soil. The present case study is based on the process of practising organic farming in the tribal region of Thuamul Rampur Block, Kalahandi, and Odisha. A sample size of 450 farmers was selected from 9 different Gram Panchayats of Thuamul Rampur Block. The data were collected through the personnel interview method. Meaningful suggestions were encountered from these farmers for enhancing the adoption of organic farming in the study area.