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37Is Organic Farming Profitable?1. Organic farming is a unique way to cultivate plants and raise animals because it uses only natural ingredients and no synthetic ones.2. Users claim that because bio-based materials are used in organic food production, it actually tastes better. Organic farming produces healthier produce than mass production that uses artificial additives.3. By avoiding synthetic substances, pollution is reduced; soil fertility and the delicate ecological balance of grassland ecosystems are preserved.4. However, in a nation like India, is organic farming a worthwhile business proposition? According to research, organic farming is still in its infancy in India.5. There are a few specialised start-ups that sell only organic produce, and the Indian market has a sizable demand for them.6. According to information obtained from the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers%u2019 Welfare, only 2.78 million hectares, or 2% of the total 140.1 million hectares of farmland available as of March 2020, are being used for organic farming.7. Now is the perfect time to enter the Indian market because of the growing purchasing power and health consciousness of the Indian people.8. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra are the top 3 states with the highest percentage of organic farming adherents.9. Madhya Pradesh comes in first on this list with 0.76 million hectares of arable land under organic cultivation, making up 80% of the total area.10. Nevertheless, it only makes up 4.9, 2.0, and 1.6% of the net sown area.11. Sikkim is the only state to have achieved total organic status. 10% or more of the land in Meghalaya, Mizoram, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Sikkim is used for organic farming.12. According to international research data gathered by Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FIBL) & International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Statistics 2020, India ranks ninth in the world in terms of certified agricultural land with 1.94 million hectares (2018-19).Like most other businesses, Organic Farming requires certain licences.Required licence:The licensees necessary to operate a business in organic farming are%u2022 GST registration%u2022 MSME registration%u2022 NPOP certification for organic farming%u2022 FSSAI registration, state or central licenceOrganic farming techniques:Organic farming involves multiple farming techniques such as-%u2022 Homa farming%u2022 Poly cropping and crop diversity%u2022 Biodynamics%u2022 Management of weeds and pests%u2022 Vermicomposting%u2022 microbe cultivation%u2022 soil preservation and water harvestingGovernment Regulations:The Indian government has introduced numerous programmes and policies to promote organic farming. Here are some of them: encouraging the re - use and recycling of crop waste for manure and soil augmentation assisting in the promotion of organic farming with welfare programmes like:%u2022 Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)%u2022 Mission Organic Value Chain Development under for the North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)%u2022 Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme (CISS) under Soil Health Management Scheme%u2022 National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP)%u2022 National Food Security Mission (NFSM)How to Start an Organic Farming Business in India.1. Create a business plan for organic farming.Your business plan will include key information about your organic farming operation. These include your goals and missions, your target market, your rivals, and your USP, as well as your management and financial plans. Your organic farm and greenhouse business may not always succeed, but having a business plan will greatly increase your chances of success. Your business plan will act as a step-by-step manual for starting and operating your company successfully. It will also assist you in determining whether there is actually a market for organic food items in your area. There are many helpful resources available online that demonstrate how to write a business plan. You can look for free, easily editable business plan templates as well.Young bearded businessman holding tomato and looking at the camera