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Economic Study of Constraints and Suggestions Faced by the Farmers in Tomato Production in Kolar District of Karnataka


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1 Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (M.S.), India
2 Cost of Cultivation Scheme, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (M.S.), India
3 Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Parbhani (M.S.), India
     

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Organic farming follows the principle of circular causation and has emerged in response to questions on health, environment and sustainability issues. Although India occupies second position in terms of number of certified organic farms (44,926), it is 13th in terms of area under organic farming representing only 0.3 per cent of total agricultural lands. This scenario appears poor compared to many other countries. Farmers apprehension towards organic farming in India is ischolar_mained in nonavailability of sufficient organic supplements, bio fertilizers and local market for organic produce and poor access to guidelines, certification and input costs. Capital-driven regulation by contracting firms further discourages small farm holders. An integrated effort is needed from government and non government agencies to encourage farmers to adopt organic farming as a solution to climate change, health and sustainability issue.

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Organic Farmers, Constraints, Suggestions.
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Authors

R. D. Shelke
Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (M.S.), India
J. L. Katkade
Cost of Cultivation Scheme, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (M.S.), India
V. B. Jadhav
Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Parbhani (M.S.), India

Abstract


Organic farming follows the principle of circular causation and has emerged in response to questions on health, environment and sustainability issues. Although India occupies second position in terms of number of certified organic farms (44,926), it is 13th in terms of area under organic farming representing only 0.3 per cent of total agricultural lands. This scenario appears poor compared to many other countries. Farmers apprehension towards organic farming in India is ischolar_mained in nonavailability of sufficient organic supplements, bio fertilizers and local market for organic produce and poor access to guidelines, certification and input costs. Capital-driven regulation by contracting firms further discourages small farm holders. An integrated effort is needed from government and non government agencies to encourage farmers to adopt organic farming as a solution to climate change, health and sustainability issue.

Keywords


Organic Farmers, Constraints, Suggestions.

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