In recent years, with the advent of technology everywhere, awareness about the harmful effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on the health of consumer is on rise. The conventional method of agriculture heavily rely on these chemical based fertilizers and pesticides, which after entering the food supply harm living organisms. Continuous efforts on the evolving technologies have to be made so that the toxic substances don’t penetrate the food chain and harm the eco-system. One such method is Organic farming. It is eco friendly and is more profitable to the farmers as increasing worldwide demand is witnessed. In short, organic agriculture is a whole comprehensive system which promotes an ecological balance.

Which of the following is/are feature(s) of "Conventional methods" of farming?

All of the above

All of the above (Options 1, 2, and 3) are features of conventional farming methods.

• Higher yields: Conventional farming relies on synthetic fertilizers and genetically modified crops to maximize crop yield.

• Costlier agricultural inputs: Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides can be expensive, making conventional farming inputs costlier than organic methods.

• Devastate natural eco-systems: The heavy use of chemicals in conventional farming can harm beneficial insects, pollute water sources, and disrupt natural ecosystems. While conventional farming aims to be productive, it can come at a cost to the environment.