Monday, February 10, 2014

Organic Farming & The Growth In India

By Rob Sutter


The efforts that are seen within organic farming are, in my eyes, some of the best that can be considered. There are various crops that are going to be grown and the truth of the matter is that fresh food is going to be seen at a high level these days. You can look to the growing demand for this, especially the most recent developments that have been made in India. I did not realize this to be true until I was able to read a recent report on the matter.

The Economic Times posted an article regarding the rise in organic farming and it is no wonder as to why this has been seen. Growers of all kinds have been seeing far more success in selling their fruits and vegetables to those who were looking to purchase. In addition, India as a whole has become far more health-conscious, making sure that the finest crops are consumed. This is where networks along the lines of Colle Farmers Market may be able to help out most.

I was able to look into the pricing percentages as well and some of them surprised me. For example, keep in mind that the article stated how farmers have been able to gain 118% higher price for leafy vegetables, which is quite tremendous. This is especially true when you see how this compares to grains, which only amounts to 53%. Without question, there is a far greater level of attention that is brought to produce and how such products are able to be grown.

If there is one thing that can be said about the relationship between grower and consumer, it is symbiotic. Keep in mind that farmers are going to be able to benefit from the profits that consumers make as they provide the best goods out there. Consumers, on the other hand, are not only able to attain the finest fruits and veggies out there but help smaller businesses out in the future. I do not think that anyone can argue with the impacting nature of this bond.

It goes without saying that India has been able to benefit tremendously from the growth of organic farming efforts seen. It is one of the most economic choices that have been made but I feel as though the idea of health is something that should be focused on as well. It seems as though various crops have been able to come to the surface, each of them able to help potential consumers. With India's focus on this level of farming strong, other areas may soon follow suit.




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