The influence of socio-demographic factors in adopting organic farming practices

Abstract

Sustainable livelihood and economic empowerment of small and marginal farmers has been much concern in India which is being properly understood by in-depth study of their Socio-demographic profile. The growing demand of organic food globally and numerous advantages in organic farming system could be a viable means of sustainable livelihood for the farmers.The purpose of this study isto understand the demographic profile and socioeconomic condition of organic and conventional farmers. Further, this study also examines the influence of socio-demographic factors in adopting organic farming. Total 160 small and marginal farmers through convenience sampling method were considered for this study. The result demonstrates that most of the farmers adopted organic farming in 2009 and after conversion socioeconomic condition has strengthened. Further, ANOVA and Post Hoc Multiple comparison resulted significant difference in subgroup of educational qualification, Mode of Transportation and Crops Selling by farmers. The study contributes to the farmers, researchers and organization working in the arena of organic moment. Government agencies can play critical role in promoting organic farming by appointing experts to deal with the marketing aspects, crops disease, certification issue and promoting concept of " community farming " which reduces overall cost of cultivation. Download full paper click - http://www.ijims.com/process/downloadPDF.php?id=461