Does Organic Farming Provide a Viable Alternative for Smallholder Rice Farmers in India?

Smallholder rice farming is characterized by low returns and substantial environmental impact. Conversion to organic management and linking farmers to fair trade markets could offer an alternative. Engaging in certified cash-crop value chains could thereby provide an entry path to simultaneously red...

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Main Authors: Frank Eyhorn, Marrit van den Berg, Charlotte Decock, Harro Maat, Ashish Srivastava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/12/4424