Farmers’ preference for adoption of organic farming in Bihar

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi . ◽  
S. P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Labour Requirement ◽  
Attitude Statement ◽  
Pairwise Differences ◽  
Land Holdings ◽  
Wallis Anova

Social scientists pursue sincere efforts to identify the preferential variables of cultivators responsible for adoption of modern cultivation practices. The present paper attempts to identify the important variables of preference towards organic farming. The farmers were categorized on the basis of land holdings and their preferences for adoption were recorded. Different constraints in adopting organic farming were treated as attitude statement and their agreement with these statements were recorded on 5-point Likert scale. Differences in agreement towards various constraints as well as differences in ranks of criteria for adopting organic farming across different groups of farmers were assessed using Kruskal Wallis ANOVA followed by Wilcoxon’s procedure to analyze pairwise differences .Factors like low yield, high labour requirement, unavailability of proper market were observed to play deterrent role in adoption. Some of the advantages associated with organic farming like less contamination of nutrients, environment friendly, value addition etc. were observed to be relatively less important motivating factors to adopt organic farming, specially by small and medium farmers which indicates that the profitability is of much higher concern for them to sustain organic farming as compared to its other environmental and health benefits.

scholarly journals Conservation of Plants and Trees in the Light of Prophetic Teachings

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-84
Author(s):  
Sumaira Nawaz ◽  
Dr. Shah Moeen ud Din Hashmi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Environmental Behaviors ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Human Behaviors ◽  
The World ◽  
Ecological Problems

Article endeavors to analyze the prophetic guiding principles regarding human behaviors related to plants and trees being an important component of our environment. The discussion mainly deals with the key environmental issues emphasizing plantation and its significance for balancing the equilibrium of the environment. Additionally, it thrashes out that humans are urged to seedling the plantation even the world is to be ended in Islam. The present study is delimited to the present ecological crises faced by society and a great challenge to the globe. The current ecological problems i.e global warming and climate change are interpreted just to analyze the environmental behaviors in Hadith literature. However, a profundity descriptive study has been conducted in the most influential way to examine the prophetic rules for human behaviors related to trees and plants being environment friendly. Furthermore, the existing practices of humans related to such an environmental sphere also been aptly figure out to highlight all possible ways in the light of prophetic guidance to deal with prevailing environmental issues. Inconsistency between religious teachings and human behaviors need the keen interest of religious scholars and social scientists to carefully harmonize both for maintaining the ecological balance in nature.

scholarly journals Opportunities and Challenges in Marketing of Organic Food Products in Uttarkhand

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Ratna Banerjee ◽  
Meenakshi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Sustainable Products ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Farming Policy

Rising population, economic growth and awareness regarding environmental sustainability is making the consumers as well as companies to look for alternative products. In this regard, organic food product is one of the source to reduce environmental degradation as well as lead to increased employment opportunities. This paper examines the challenges and opportunities of marketing organic food products in Dehradun city and nearby areas. Additionally it identifies the demand-supply gap and the economic viability of using organic products. Descriptive study is done on the information obtained from retailers/suppliers to study the disparities in the prices of organic food products and the reasons behind them. The study considered organic farming to be a feasible production system towards sustainable development and recommends development of an organic farming policy in Uttarakhand through wide consultation with all stakeholders. Further scope may include recyclable (environment friendly) packaging, other sustainable products such as e-vehicle for logistics and all.

scholarly journals Improving Income from Coconut Cultivation through Farm Level Value Addition – An Analysis

CORD ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
P. Anithakumari
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Marginal Land ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Minimal Processing ◽  
Farm Level ◽  
Land Holdings ◽  
Marketable Surplus ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Preparation Techniques

Coconut cultivation in India is mostly in small and marginal land holdings. Farm level coconut processing for value addition is one of the options for risk reduction and improving the income from such holdings. This study was conducted during 2009-10 with the objectives of analyzing the profile of farm level processors as well as the constraints faced by those who have adopted minimal processing at the farm-household and community levels. It was found that 63.3% of the respondents were of middle age group, literate, low income group and 80% of them were women. The experience in coconut value addition was for 8 years or less. Further, the entrepreneurship behavior of the respondents was found to be positively and significantly correlated with the credit availed, annual income and investment made. The analysis on the utility of the training programmes indicated  need for reorientation of training curricula in terms of project preparation techniques, communication/marketing  skills etc. The value addition obtained per nut was found to vary from Rs.0.5 to Rs.15 depending on the products. The constraints and suggestions for improving farm level value addition were also furnished as perceived by the respondent farmers. The study showed that there is tremendous potential for farm level value addition for utilizing the marketable surplus of coconut locally. The importance of providing further technical support to those involved in value addition was also revealed by the study.

Potential of Organic Farming in Production of Environment Friendly Sugarcane

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-180
Author(s):  
Reeta Kumari ◽  
Aparna Nautiyal ◽  
Neeti Dhaka ◽  
Deepali ◽  
Sonal Bhatnagar
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Environment Friendly

scholarly journals Conventionalisation of Organic Agriculture: Betterment or Diminishment?

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Putu Calista Gitta Kalyana
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Economic Benefit ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Justice Theory ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Theory Of Justice ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Theory Framework

Organic products become more popular as an alternative for consumption which are often perceived to be healthier and more environment-friendly. As the demand for organic products increases, the conventionalisation of organic agriculture practice becomes inevitable. The advantage of conventionalisation is arguable because although it can increase the production efficiency, the practice tends to disregard the principle of organic farming. This paper will discuss the issue through utilitarianism and justice theory framework. Utilitarianism perspective supports the conventionalisation of organic farming practice since the economic benefit would outweigh the cost of negative outcome from the damaged environment. Theory of justice offers opposing perspective by considering the marginalised farmer and the effect of the conventionalisation practice to the environment. According to the ecological justice perspective, conventionalisation of organic agriculture practice is unacceptable as it undermines the organic principle and proven to be detrimental for the small farmer where only the large operations perform the conventionalisation practice.

Integrated Organic Farming for Community Development Effectively Bridges the Gaps in Agricultural Instruction, Research, and Extension: Experience of a Public University in an Asian Developing Country

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
LINA M. GARAN
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Public University ◽  
State University ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Technology Demonstration ◽  
Native Pigs ◽  
Farm Inputs

This study was conducted in 2011 to 2012 under the aegis of the Cagayan State University-Sanchez Mira campus and the National Economic Development Authority under its Productivity Enhancement Program.  The study employed technology-demonstration on organic farming as an entry point in the community. Using the descriptive design, 90 farmers were trained on organic farming technologies and structured survey questionnaire and interviews were used to document the results. The concept was designed to facilitate farmers’ adoption of sustainable and environment-friendly technology in organic farming by integrating the following components: On-Site School on Organic Farming, Technology-Demonstration, Extension and Technical Assistance, and Research. The on-site school included greenhouses, field research, and techno-demo plots on vegetable and livestock, vermi-compost, apiary, and houses for native pigs and chickens. To showcase organic farming practices, a field day was conducted which was attended by 165 farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders.  Finally, the results showed that 90%, 80%, and 85% of the farmers from the three municipalities followed the technologies demonstrated to them.  Around 85% of the total respondents reported an 80% increase in their monthly income.  This was attributed to production of food and farm inputs.  These results conclude that technology-demonstration was effective in bridging the gaps in agricultural instruction, research, and extension for the adaptation of farmers.

Agripreneurial Behaviour of Small Organic Vegetables Grower’s, in India – A Conceptual Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Raman, K ◽  
Rani, J ◽  
Krishnapriya, V
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Recent Time ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
New Business ◽  
Land Holdings

Agripreneursip refers to the entrepreneurship in agriculture sector. It  is a concept that transform  an idea or vision into a new business  venture, or expansion of a new or an existing business by an individual or group. The economy in India is mainly depended on agriculture and most of the farmers are marginal with minimal land holdings.  These small farmers in turn contribute to around 70% to the total production of vegetable and therefore decide the future of organic farming. In recent time, it is observed that  the  small  vegetable grower’s are switching over to `Organic methods’ of cultivation to escape from the vagaries of  high cost of cultivation, pesticides residual  issues,  poor farm-gate  prices for  produces, and in turn low profitability. This has led to a transition to  an `Agripreneurial culture’ among small farmers, which require a shift in their `Agripreneurial Orientation’, from an ordinary farmer to an `Agricultural entrepreneur’ or `Agripreneur’. The present paper discusses  about the conceptual model  of `Agripreneurial behaviour’ of small organic vegetable grower’s in India, by integrating all major influencing  factors into three important categories, namely (1) Demographic factors, (2) Agripreneurial Orientation and Attitudinal factors, and (2) Environmental and Resourcefulness  factors.

scholarly journals Exploring a Business Model of Organic Farming through Qualitative Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahjahan Raja ◽  
Valliappan Raju ◽  
Fozia Malik
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Youtube Videos

The main objective of this paper is to explore the business model of farmers involved in organic farming and to motivate the society for entering into organic farming business as it is environment friendly and healthy for consumers as well. The methodology used for this research was mainly interviews conducted by farmers of Punjab district of Pakistan. YouTube videos on organic farming in Pakistan were also assessed for gaining more knowledge. From the findings of interviews, a business model used by 05 farmers in production of organic products is explored which was an untapped area in previous research. The contribution of this research is that components of business model canvas used by farmers are explored, and regulatory bodies of the agriculture sector can design policies for the development of organic agriculture in Pakistan. The novelty of this research is that a business model of companies which are producing organic products is studied, however, a business model of organic farming still needs to be explored which is currently attempted. Farmers think that organic farming is a very lengthy and time-consuming process, but they are not aware of the fact that this is the healthiest, environmentally friendly and profitable business. So, this research has covered such aspects which can motivate farmers and even entrepreneurs to enter into organic farming sustainable business to create better income earning opportunities.

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