History of Organic Farming

·         1903 – Gustav Simons: wrote an important book on the relationship between the health of soils, growth of plants and health of man kind

·         1924  - Rudolf steiner  -  Foundations for the renewal of Agriculture   

·         1940 - The term “organic farming” Was coined by Northbourne  the term is coined in his book “Look to the land”

·         1939  -  Lady Eve Balfour – Established Experimental plot on organic farming in England

·         1940 -   Albert Howard: “An agricultural Testament”

·         1940 – Manusoba Fukoka proposed “Natural Farming” concept

·         1950 – J.I. Rodale: promoted Organic Gardening  in America

·         1962 – Carson: “Silent Spring” – Describing adverse affects of DDT and other pesticides

·         1972 – International Federation of Organic Movements (IFOAM)  formed in Versailles

·         1975 – Fukoka – “One Straw Revolution”

·         1991 – European Union Regulations for Organic production

·         1992 – IFOAM Accreditation program for accommodating certification agencies

·         1999 – FAO/WHO – Inter Governmental body provided set of guide lines for Organic Production