How Effective Of An Option Is Organic Rice Production For Pakistan?

Organic rice production is quite a productive option for Pakistan specially in the context of increased production.  Moreover the demand for organically produced rice is very high in the international market, which will be very beneficial for enhancing Pakistan's image in the international rice market specially that includes developed markets, which even offer higher prices than the conventional rice.  

Although factors like harvesting methods, seeding rates and preferred varieties have variations ranging over regions nonetheless these factors are more or less the same for organic rice production and conventional rice production.  The production of organic rice involves the usage of natural fertilisers and incorporates natural pest control measures.  Also the organic mode of rice comes from traditional seed varieties.  The reliance of organic rice production lies on crop rotations, crop residues, green manures, animal manures and off-farm wastes.  To maintain soil health and supply plant nutrients, biological pest control is used.