FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Organic food is more expensive because farmers do not get as much out of their land as conventional farmers do. Production costs are higher because farmers need more workers. Marketing and distribution is not efficient because organic food is produced in smaller amounts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Are there downsides to buying organic? One common concern with organic food is cost. Organic foods often cost more than similar foods grown using usual (conventional) methods. Higher prices are due, in part, to more costly ways of farming.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prices of organic foods include not only the cost of the food production itself, but also a range of other factors that are not captured in the price of conventional food, such as: Environmental enhancement and protection (and avoidance of future expenses to mitigate pollution).

Detailed explanation-4: -Organic food may cost around 20 to 100% more than conventionally produced food. The usage of fertilisers and pesticides makes it easier for farmers to grow conventional food with minimum time and labour.

Detailed explanation-5: -Organic food costs more to produce and also commands significant price premiums at the farm level.