Presents a comprehensive study of organic farming in a developing country

Describes how organic farming compares with conventional farming in terms of sustainability

Outlines a way forward for the development of organic farming

Presents a comprehensive study of organic farming in a developing country Describes how organic farming compares with conventional farming in terms of sustainability Outlines a way forward for the development of organic farming

Autorentext

Dr. Mrinila Singh, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Prof. Dr. Keshav Lall Maharjan, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Inhalt

Sustainability of Farming System: An Overview.- Status and Scope of Organic Farming in Nepal.- Organic Farming in Chitwan District of Nepal.- Socioeconomic Dimension of Farming System.- Soil Properties of Organic and Conventional Farming Systems.- Crop Management through Organic Means.- Crop Diversification under Organic and Conventional Farming Systems.- Income from Organic and Conventional Farming Systems.- Crop Production and Net Return from Organic and Conventional Farming Systems.- Status of Local Organic Market in Nepal.- Field Experimentation of Vegetable Production.- Organic Farming from Perspective of Three Pillars of Sustainability.