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CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Cycle for survival. 2. Towards organic farming. 3. Soils environment and plant growth. 4. Soil organic matter and humus. 5. In-situ manuring. 6. Ex-situ manuring. 7. Production of compost. 8. Vermi-composting. 9. Bio-intensive nutrient management. 10. Mechanism of nitrogen fixation. 11. Ecological pest management. 12. Neem : the panacea for organic farming. 13. Peripherals for self sustainability. 14. Adoption and success. 15. Economics and marketing. 16. Research.