Introduction:
Technically, organic vegetable farming is a method of raising vegetables scientifically. In this farming system, synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers are avoided and instead of their use, sustainable practices such as the following can be used:In this farming system, synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers are avoided and instead of their use, sustainable practices such as the following can be used:
1. Use of Organic Fertilizers: Fertilizers, manure, green manure and other material of organic nature which improves the quality of soil.
2. Crop Rotation: Sustainable usage of the same piece of land for growing different types of crops in successive seasons for conservation of the soil fertility and to minimize pest and diseases.
3. Biological Pest Control: Biological control means to introduce an enemy that feeds on pests or destroys pests; it uses insects or other organisms to control pests.
4. Companion Planting: Interplant those crops that help each other for one or the other reason such as pest control, pollination or nutrient requirements.
5. Soil Conservation: Soil erosion is controlled through mulching, reduced tillage as well as using cover crops.
6. Non-GMO Seeds: Employment of seeds that have not undergone Through genetic modification.
There are several reasons why organic vegetable farming is important for human well-being.
There are several reasons why organic vegetable farming is important for human well-being:
1. Health Benefits: Chemicals used on the non-hybrid vegetables are synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and they are bad for the body; it has no such chemicals as those found on the non-organic vegetables contain more vitamins than non-hybrid vegetables.
2. Environmental Protection: The application of organic farming practices enable cutting down pollution hence, minimizes the degradation of our environment through agrochemicals that include
Organic vegetable products:
1. Leafy Greens:
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Kale
• Swiss chard
• Arugula
2. Cruciferous Vegetables:
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower.
Brussels sprouts are also among the vegetables that belong to this category as well.
Other vegetables in this group are; Cabbage and Bok choy.
3. Root Vegetables:
Some of the other root vegetables include; Radish and carrots.
Examples of root vegetables are carrots, parsnips, and celeriac and other examples include turnips, beets and sweet potatoes.
4. Alliums:
Onions,
Garlic,
Shallots,
Leeks,
5. Solanaceous Vegetables:
-Tomatoes
• Bell peppers
-Eggplants
-Potatoes
WAYS THROUGH WHICH ORGANIC VEGETABLES CAN BE MARKETED:
1. Farmers’ Markets: Farm food selling helps the farmers to make direct sales to the consumers who will prefer food that has been grown organically.
2. Health Food Stores: These are special classes of stores that normally draw personnel who are aware of their health status and as such, they normally contain original vegetables.
3. Grocery Stores: Many of the super markets today have section for the organic foods in order to be able to satisfy the hunger that is being experienced by the customers.
4. Online Platforms: Those customers who are in search of local or national source from where they can purchase organic vegetables find websites and apps dealing in organic food, very convenient.
FINANCIAL FOR ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION:
1. Government Grants and Subsidies
• Some grants and subsidies exist for promoting organic farming in some countries, one can check with the department or ministry of agriculture for more details.
• For example, costs sharing by USDA of certification cost in the U. S , CAP subsidies in the EU.
2. Loans:
• Most of the Agricultural banks and any financial facilities that deal with agriculture loans have loans fit for organic farming though it may have some soft terms such as lower interest rates and a longer credit period.
• Also, under some of the schemes microloans are availed to small scale farming.
3. Non-Profit Organizations and Foundations:
• There are quite a number of not-for-profit organizations/ foundations that offer grants and other kinds of support to organic farmers. For instance, in United States of America OFRF of Organic Farming Research Foundation, and Rodale Institute among others.
4. Crowdfunding:
• Others are Kickstarter, GoFundMe, or Indiegogo some of the ways that can be used to raise money for the organic farming projects. This approach is gainful in view of the sheer fact that it is not only able to provide monetary supports, but it also assist one in developing people’s support towards their farm venture.
5. Private Investors and Venture Capital:Private Investors and Venture Capital:
• There are some private investors and Venture Capitals that focus more on sustainability, organic farming and production. With such a plan, it becomes possible to attract those investors associated with the business sector. All in all, it is only possible to conclude that the formation of a sound business plan enables attraction of those investors keen on the business world.
6. Cooperative Models:
• Joining or forming a cooperative gives the opportunity to get access to resources, bargaining power or capital other than what individual farmers may not be able to access.
7. Technical Assistance Programs:
Apart from the financial aid technical assistance programs also provide resources training and support services to the existing or potential organic farmers that can can decrease the costs and increase the efficiency also.
Business policy :
High possibility of low profit margin but creating the maximum possible value for the local population.
Future plan:
-function effectively to create value to the population.
-create a profitable organisation.
-create maximum value
Conclusion :
It is to underline that it is most important today. I think that many of people interested in this. it is not so much a gainful business venture, as a very useful one for all the sound-hearted people.