Current status, challenges and technological breakthrough of organic agriculture with a focus on Pakistan

Abstract

The world's population growth and environmental deterioration pose a threat to food production, and it is urgent to find suitable solutions. Organic farming is an environmentally beneficial method of agricultural production that guarantees food safety, minimizes health issues, encourages environmental preservation, and creates job possibilities for nearby people. Biopesticides are biological pest control agents that manipulate living things. Microbial pesticides, biochemical pesticides, and plant-incorporated protectants are all types of biopesticides (PIPs). Microbial biopesticides are substances made from microorganisms that can be used to treat plant diseases and insect pests that harm agricultural crops year after year. In the global economy that is reliant on agriculture, they can be crucial for crop security. It is essential right now to encourage farmers all around the world to employ these microbial biopesticides. In Pakistan's national economy, organic agriculture is extremely important. The year-round cultivation of valuable crops, fruits, and vegetables is made possible by the geographic and biological diversity of the region. To make organic farming practical, it is vital to pay attention to the farmers' objectives for alternative approaches. In Pakistan, the adoption of organic farming could have a beneficial and notable impact on farmers’ livelihood in terms of profitability, compatibility, productivity, and sustainability. Organic certification is absolutely necessary to raise the market value on both a national and worldwide scale. © 2022 The Author(s)