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In India, organic cultivation employs natural inputs and methods to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability. Concerns about the health and environmental effects of conventional agriculture, as well as a desire to improve rural livelihoods and food security, have contributed to the increase in organic cultivation in India in recent years. This study investigates the numerous agricultural practices in India and their revenue-generating potential. Agnihotra Farming is an ancient Vedic agricultural practice that involves performing a specific fire ritual to purify the environment and enhance soil fertility.The research is based on a review of pertinent scholarly literature and government and non-government data sources on Agnihotra farming. This study identifies the predominant types of agriculture in India, which include traditional subsistence agriculture, modern commercial agriculture, and organic agriculture. It also investigates the revenue potential of each type of agriculture, taking into account market demand, government policies, and technological advancements. According to the study, traditional subsistence agriculture, while still prevalent in many regions of India, has limited revenue potential due to its low productivity and lack of market access. In contrast, modern commercial agriculture has a high profit potential, but is frequently associated with environmental degradation and social inequality. Organic farming, which is gaining popularity in India, provides a compromise by offering greater revenue potential than traditional subsistence farming while also promoting environmental sustainability and social equity.

Keywords

Agriculture, Organic farming, Agnihotra Farming, Environment, Sustainability

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