This book contains very useful information on the scope of organic farming in different rainfed crops and cropping systems, opportunities in nutrient management through green leaf manuring, bio-fertilizers, vermicompost and other permitted inputs, role of cropping systems in soil fertility build up; use of bio-pesticides and bio-agents for non-chemical pest management, organic horticulture, policy and promotional activities in different states and certification aspects of organic farming. We think this book will be useful for students, teachers, researchers, botanists and agriculturists. It would be of great value to all those who are interested and concerned with the organic farming.

Dr. Vikas Sharma, presently working as Jr. Scientist/Asstt.Professor (Agronomy) at Regional Agricultural Research Station, SKUAST-J, Tandwal, Rajouri (J & K). Dr. Sharma completed his B.Sc. and M. Sc. From CCSU, Meerut and completed his Ph. D. from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu. He has a vast experience of more than 15 years in the field of Agronomy particularly in the field of nutrional management. He has handled two externally funded projects. Dr. Sharma has published more than 17 research articles in national and international journals. He has delivered many invited lectures on different scientific platforms. He is recipient of young scientist award for his remarkable work on natural resource management particular under hill conditions. Dr. Satish K. Sharma, presently working as Incharge, Seed Production Farm Chakroi, SKUAST Jammu, RS Pura, Directorate of Research, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu. He has completed his M.Sc in Agriculture Biochemistry from AAI - Allahabad U.P. and Ph.D. in Agriculture (Plant Biochemistry), from SHIATS Allahabad U.P. Joined as Assistant Professor / Junior Scientist (Biochemistry) 2008, in Biotechnology Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST, Jammu Main Campus Chatha Jammu, J&K. He has been published more than 50 research publications including research paper, extension bulletin, research articles etc. Dr. Mohd. Suhail presently working as Scientist (Horticulture) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Lakhimpur-Kheri (U.P) of C.S.A.U.A.T. Kanpur, U.P. He did his B.Sc. (Ag. & A.H) and M.Sc in Horticulture from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.) and got merit scholarship. Ph.D. from Narendra Deo University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad (U.P.) and also received senior research fellowship from C.S.I.R., New Delhi and also qualified NET from ICAR. He has more than 17 years’ experience to disseminate Scientific Technologies in the field of Horticulture and Agriculture among the farmers and in service candidated of the district. He has published more than 50 research papers and three books namely Masala Faslo Ka Utpadan, Shak Bhaji Utpadan Tacneec and Jal Sanghran Kshetra Ke liye Tikao avam Unnat Krishi, 13 annual action plan and annual progress reports of K.V.K. He has also participated in national and International seminar/symposia. He also organized awareness programme to enhance "Cultivation of litchi in Trai region".