What are the disadvantages of organic farming? Answer at BYJU’S IAS (2024)

Disadvantages of organic farming:

• Organic food is more expensive because farmers do not get as much out of their land as conventional farmers do.
• Production costs are higher because farmers need more workers.
• Marketing and distribution is not efficient because organic food is produced in smaller amounts.
• Organic farmers should have sufficient knowledge and skills about localized soil systems, meteorology, ecology, and other factors that influence crop growth. Without the proper knowledge, an individual organic farmer will be unable to protect his crop in critical stages that may arise while farming processes.
• The crops are easily susceptible to illness that may slow down production.
• Organic farms have to go through tough certification processes.

Further Reading:

• Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
• Organic farming