This book basically deals essential characteristics of organic farming, objectives of organic and conventional farming, livestock and human wastes, organic farming in different crops, important regulations for organic farming, production of organic compost, significance of biofertilizer, industrial wastes as sources of plant nutrients, role of organic fertilizer in upland crop production etc. The biggest challenge is the lack of an organic policy for the domestic market and imports conventional farming has not only led to crop loss, but also has several health hazards. The cost of cultivation increases as it takes more time and energy to produce when compared to chemical pesticides. Things become smooth and the actual profit is made only after 3-4 years; hence farmers are apprehensive to adopt organic farming. These experiences were distilled into this book which spread his message across many continents and now it is time to evaluate, reflect and revise. The book aims to provide profitable information about the method of obtaining organic farming in sustainable manner.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, presently working as Assistant Prof cum Scientist in the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur. He received B.Sc(Ag) degree from B.H.U., Varanasi, M.Sc(Ag) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from B.A.U., Ranchi and won university Gold medal for his outstanding performance. He has completed his PhD in Agricultural Physics from IARI, New Delhi. He had worked in the capacity of Research Associate on soil quality. He received several awards like INSPIRE Fellow, JRF, SRF, Young Scientist award etc. In his credit, He has about 55 research publications published in various reputed journals. Dr. Yanendra Kumar Singh, working as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist in Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, BAU since 2007. He has completed his B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D in the year 1995, 1998 and 2004, respectively from RAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar. Started his professional career as Assistant Professor in the year 2004 at Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, Bhagalpur. His field of specialization is Soil Physics & Water Management and is involved in IRRI project. He has guided 6 Post Graduate students. He has published several research papers in national and international journals. Dr. Rajkishore Kumar, working as Assistant Professor-cum-Jr. Scientist, Deptt. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, BAU, Sabour. He obtained M.Sc. (Ag.) from Anand Agricultural University, Anand in 2012 and Ph.D. from Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari in 2015. He is He has guided two M.Sc. students and published more than 20 research papers till date. He has significant contribution in soil survey and land use planning under pedological environment for different crops. Mukesh Kumar, M.Sc., is Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Department of Seed Science and Technology (DSST) at Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour (Bhagalpur), India. He had obtained his B.Sc (Agri.) in 2006 from JNKVV, Jabalpur (MP) and Master degree at IARI, New Delhi in discipline of Seed Science and Technology. Kumar is also an INSPIRE fellow given by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Currently, he is involved in teaching of undergraduate and post graduate students as well as research and extension activities. Kumar has more than 12 research publications in reputed journal. Dr. Shweta Shambhavi, working as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist in Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, BAU, Ranchi since 2012. She has completed her graduation from AAU, Anand in 2005 and M.Sc and Ph.D. from CSKHPKV, Palampur in the year 2007 and 2011, respectively. She is working in the field of Soil Fertility and Chemistry and has published more than 20 publications in reputed journals of national and international fame.