Ecp-Friendly Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture
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2013
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Agriculture is a major component of our Indian economy. With increased use ofpesticides, the food produce
contains pesticide residues, which are injurious to health. Growing awareness about the harmful effects of
chemicals has shifted many farmers towards eco-friendly farming. Hence the objectives of the study were to assess the extent of application
of chemical fertilizers, evolve a training curriculum to impart education on eco-friendly fetilizers and evaluate the impact
of the training programme. The study was conducted in 14 villages in the Orathanadu block offanjore District, Tamil Nadu. Four
hundred and twenty households were randomly selected to analyze the existing agricultural practices. Results revealed that cent
per cent of the farmers were using chemical fertilizers. After the training programme, the adoption level of eco-friendly farming had
increased. To conclude, ecp-friendly agriculture ensures safe food and healthy life.