Organic farming in India: Gaps and opportunities
The agriculture sector has undergone many transformations. Barring the most common one, which is chemically fuelled, there are other variations like organic, natural and regenerative. While these non-chemical derivatives have roots in different epistemological foundations, they are all primarily meant to produce safe food and environmental restoration. Their emergence, adoption, and popularisation can largely be attributed to the individual endeavours of farmers and agricultural experts. The significance of these diverse approaches for peasants, as well as the obstacles in adoption by a larger number of farmers, deserve attention. This article attempts to explore these aspects from both the farmers’ and consumers’ end.