Which of the following statements is true?

Statement 1- Organic farming is greatly popularised among the farmers due to increased level of profits received from the same.

Statement 2- Market channels are required to be strengthened to make organic farming a success.

Only statement 2 is true

The correct answer is Option 2: Only statement 2 is true

Statement 1: “Organic farming is greatly popularised among the farmers due to increased level of profits received from the same.” — False. Organic farming has not been greatly popularised among farmers mainly because yields are often lower in the initial years, certification is expensive, and proper market support is limited. Therefore, higher profits are not the primary reason for its adoption.

Statement 2: “Market channels are required to be strengthened to make organic farming a success.” — True. For organic farming to succeed, proper marketing facilities, awareness, certification systems, and distribution channels are necessary so that farmers can get better prices for organic products.

NCERT: "Various challenges which are required to be addressed in case of organic farming are as follows:

• Needs popularisation: Farmers are still unaware about organic farming and its future prospects.
• Inadequate infrastructure: Proper storage facilities and technology is needed for organic farming. And a proper marketing channel is needed for the same.
• Less output: In initial years, the output would be less for organic farming, making it difficult for small and marginal farmers
• Shorter shelf life: Organic products have a shorter shelf life as compared to the products which have been sprayed."