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How farmer-producer organisations could fix India’s several agriculture sector problemsedit
Pushkar, in Rajasthan, is a popular tourist destination. It is also known for its roses. Some 700 hectares in the region are dedicated for rose cultivation. The flowers are mostly exported.
Why natural farming has not been embraced yetedit
Despite the understanding that crops grown naturally without chemical fertilisers and pesticides are good in taste and require less input cost, farmers in Jharkhand have not taken up organic farming, also known as natural farming or regenerative farming, in a big way because of apprehensions and lack of support from government agencies.