Review on prospects and constraints of organic production in India: A new paradigm in agricultural production Khunt R.S.1,*, Makadia J.J.2, Varasani J.V.3 1Research Scholar, Department of Agricultural Economics, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396450 (Gujarat) 2Associate Research Scientist, Department of Agricultural Economics, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396450 (Gujarat) 3Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Agricultural Economics, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396450 (Gujarat) *Corresponding author's email: rushitakhunt2@gmail.com
Online published on 4 February, 2023. Abstract This studies explored the cost-benefit analysis, future demand, health impact and constraints of organic production in India. A reviewed was collected using secondary data from some published and unpublished sources. As per a review of the literature, India is the largest producer of organic produce, with an area of 4.33 million ha and a production of 3.49 million MT in 2021. The majority of Indian farmers were marginal and small; large-scale conversion to organic agriculture may result in a shortage of food with present technology and knowledge because there was a 25 per cent reduction in the yield of an organic system compared to conventional agriculture. A combination of lower input costs and favourable price premiums can balance the reduced yields and make organic farms more profitable than conventional farms. Government played a crucial role in encouraging farmers to practice organic farming nationwide. Top Keywords Cost-benefit analysis, Future prediction, Health impact, Organic production. Top |