HPAS/Allied Mains 2022 Answer Writing Challenge Day 262: Model Answer

Question: What are the limitations of Organic Farming? (4 marks/ 60 words)

Answer.

Organic farming is a technique, which involves cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimising pollution and wastage.

The limitations of Organic Farming are as follows:

• Organic manure is not abundantly available and on plant nutrient basis it may be more expensive than chemical fertilizers if organic inputs are purchased.
•  Organic crops are prone to disease. Because of this, the pace of production may slow down.
• Production in organic farming declines especially during first few years, so the farmer should be given premium prices for organic produce.
• The guidelines for organic production, processing, transportation and certification etc are beyond the understanding of ordinary Indian farmer.
• Marketing of organic produce is also not properly streamlined.