Organic Agriculture Farming offer a means to generate good returns on investment but it has a major problem in the form of ________________.

Short shelf life

Organic agriculture farming is a method of farming that uses natural methods to grow crops and raise livestock. This means that organic farmers do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. While organic farming is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way to farm, it can also lead to shorter shelf life for produce. This is because organic produce is not treated with the same chemicals that help conventional produce to last longer.

Popularising organic farming requires awareness and willingness on the part of farmers to adapt to new technology. Inadequate infrastructure and the problem of marketing the products are major concerns which need to be addressed apart from an appropriate agriculture policy to promote organic farming. It has been observed that the yields from organic farming are less than modern agricultural farming in the initial years. Therefore, small and marginal farmers may find it difficult to adapt to largescale production. Organic produce may also have more blemishes and a shorter shelf life than sprayed produce. Moreover choice in production of off-season crops is quite limited in organic farming. Nevertheless, organic farming helps in sustainable development of agriculture and India has a clear advantage in producing organic products for both domestic and international markets.(NCERT)