Organic Dairy Farming in India
Organic Dairy farming means raising animals on organic feed (pastures) cultivated without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. The dairy animals have access to pasture or outside and they are raised along with restricted usage of antibiotics and hormones. As such, the products that are obtained from organic dairy farms are called organic dairy products. Organic Dairy Farming is a system of dairy production which is based on a set of regulations that allows farmers to manage their situations individually while maintaining organic integrity. There are various aspects that are crucial in running an organic dairy farm. They are - Cows and calves must be fed organic feed. Pastures, hay, and organic crops fed to the cows must be grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Cows must be fed on organic milk and synthetic milk replacers are prohibited. Land used to grow organic crops must be free of any prohibited materials for at least three years prior to the first orga