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- Environment ministry wants to restore night traffic through Bandipur tiger reserve 52
- A green facade 44
- Diesel: when bad policy makes for toxic hell 38
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Issue Date: Sep 15, 2001
Lack of lagislation and certification undermines the potential of organic farming in India
Shoor Vir Singh: grows sugarca
Organic products are beginning to make a dent in world food market
Organic farming is the 'in-thing' in the developed world today. Promoted by environment and health conscious people, a vast market is opening up for organic food and products.
Concerned at the chemicals they ingest along with their food and the adverse impact industrial farming has on the environment, sales and area under organic agriculture across Europe, the US, Japan and China are increasing.
Tags: Agriculture , Cover Story, Agricultural Research, China, Crop Residues, Developed Countries, Development, Dioxin, Earthworms, Education, Global, Gujarat, Health Effects, India, Natural Fertilisers, Organic farming, Organic Foods, Pest Control, Trade, Uttar Pradesh
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