Question

Why would adopting organic farming in India present a huge challenge?

• A. Organic produce may have more blemishes than sprayed produce.
• B. Organic produce may have a shorter shelf life than sprayed produce.
• C. Choice in the production of off-season crops is quite limited in organic farming.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

It has been observed that the yields from organic farming are less than modernagricultural farming in the initial years. Therefore, small and marginal farmers may find it difficult to adapt to large-scale production.
Organic produce may also have more blemishes and a shorter shelf life than sprayed produce. Moreover choice in the production of off-season crops is quite limited inorganic farming.
Nevertheless, organic farming helps in the sustainable development of agriculture and India has a clear advantage in producing organic products for both domestic and international markets.