Getting farmers to switch to organic farming is hard ... hire more labour and spend more money on fuel for farm machinery. “If using no pesticides was profitable on its own, then farmers ...

Almost 400 pesticides are used in conventional farming ... for consumers. All organic produce from inside and outside the EU shows the EU organic logo, as well as logos from other accrediting ...

An immediate goal is to develop and test the practical and economic impacts of alternative soil, and crop management strategies for pesticide-free farming systems, and the feasibility of organic crops ...

“Since organic farming requires more attention, time and work, villagers find it difficult to keep up and opt for pesticides,” he explained. In 2012, the state government ran a local training ...