HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
GENERAL AGRICULTURE
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manure must be found in abundance in close proximity to the farm.
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the government must continue to provide an “organic” subsidy.
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conventional farmers must pay a tax to subsideze the organic farmers.
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consumers must be willing to pay higher costs associated with organic produce.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Organic farms have lower yields than conventional but this is compensated for by lower costs of production and higher prices for organic products. In some cases, the organic price premium is needed to provide greater gross margins.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Due to its nature-friendly approach, it helps in reducing soil, water, and air pollution. Therefore, acts as a natural tool for environmental protection and sustainable development. Farmers use crop rotation, bio-fertilizers, etc. to maintain the enrichment of nitrogen and other essential crop nutrients.