I heard it on the radio a while ago about Indian farmers, and not a small number, are going organic and government is also supporting it. Chemical based modern farming relies on external sources to provide all the materials needed so once farmers pay for all the materials, they don't have any money left. It's same in this country. If we farmers keep paying the big companies to supply us everything, we are not going to make any money. No wonder so many people just quite farming. It's tough life. It can even be true for organic farmers if they don't follow more sustainable approach.
Some biggest expenses like fertilizers, pesticides, GMO seeds can be eliminated from equation. We can always make our own or use cover crop to build soil for much cheaper.
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