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Eco-Friendly I. Use of fertilizers and pesticides are harmful to crops. The organic cotton production relies on non-chemical inputs and decreases pollution hazards . II. Using fertilizers leads to the destruction of soil organisms , and it may cause to soil health creating an imbalance in natural predators of cotton pests. Reduction in Cost Modern production in farming is expensive, and most of the farmers from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are committed to suicide due increase in expenses without any profit from the cotton farm. Organic farming helps creates rural employment, and use of resources are less compare to modern farming which reduces expenses. For More Updates Visit Here

Cotton is the most important cash crop of India and plays a crucial role in the industrial, and agricultural economy of the country. Cotton is the backbone of our textile industry as it produces raw material (cotton fiber). In India cotton provides subsistence to 6 million farmers and also 30-50 million people are employed by cotton production. Cotton is a water craving crop and around 5-7% of the water for irrigation is used for cotton cultivation. Soil Preparation in Cotton Farming In cotton farming, the preparation of flatbed is essential, and it can be done by ploughing, and disc harrowing. Both ploughing and harrowing should be followed simultaneously. Crop Rotation in Cotton Farming It is very important method and it should be followed by cotton and other crops such as sugarcane, hybrid sorghum, and banana. Hybrid Variations in Cotton Upland cotton is originated from Gossypium Hirsutum species, and other varieties like Hirsutum x Hirsutum or Hirsutum x Barbadense a...

Cotton is the most important cash crop of India and plays a crucial role in the industrial, and agricultural economy of the country. Cotton is the backbone of our textile industry as it produces raw material (cotton fiber). In India cotton provides subsistence to 6 million farmers and also 30-50 million people are employed by cotton production. Cotton is a water craving crop and around 5-7% of the water for irrigation is used for cotton cultivation. Cotton Seeds (Binola) is used in Vanaspati industry and also be used as part of grain for milch cows to get better milk. In this article you will know about conditions for cotton farming, different methods of farming, and organic cotton farming. Conditions for Farming of Cotton in India Temperature:  Cotton can be grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas and requires a temperature between 24°C - 30°C. Climate:  Cotton grows in warm and moist climatic conditions. Where summer is long and where there is salinity in the s...