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	Benefits of Organic farming The benifits of organic farming are clearly visible in the form of better soil health and greater produce. Others are: • After five years of organic farming, 10 gms of organic soil contains about 1 billion helpful bacteria . The same soil treated for 40 years with chemicals is found to have less than 100 bacteria. • Water percolates into organic field at a faster rate. During rain more water is absorbed into the soil. • Organic farming produces top layer of soil 50 times faster than nature's own course. • The eggs laid by the pests have a comparatively lesser chance to stay due to microbial action and birds.
	Experiences After more than 5 years of hands on experience with organic farming, farmers have noticed many pleasant changes in their lives. Theyare as follows: • 85% of the farmers no longer fear crop damage if they have not used the chemicals. • Farmers are very happy with the condition of their soil. • Farmers feel wonderful seeing birds on and around their farms. • Crop yield is growing every year and expenses have come down. Farmers can now make extra money by growing short term seasonal crops which often used to get destroyed as a result of spraying on the cotton fields. • Farmers are happy spending on cows every year, as they are convinced that they bring more income. • Farmers are now consuming organic vegetables and food grains from their own fields. • Farmers are observing great improvements in the health of their cattle. • Farmers can now easily afford education for their children. • Farmers have seen significant reductions in their medical expenses. They feel their families no longer suffer from stomach ailments, fever, pain and skin problems, thanks to the reduced exposure to chemicals. • Farmers are happy to have more time to spend on their families, as the average time spent on field care and purchases is considerably reduced with organic farming.