Can a combination of natural and conventional farming, supported by innovations and policies, create a sustainable agricultural future in India? Examine.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Major crop cropping patterns in various parts of the country
Topic: Major crop cropping patterns in various parts of the country
Q5. Can a combination of natural and conventional farming, supported by innovations and policies, create a sustainable agricultural future in India? Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Better India
Why the question: Union Budget 2024-25 announced push towards Natural Farming Key Demand of the question: To write about the potential of natural farming and its limitations as compared to conventional or chemical farming. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Define natural farming and its principles. Briefly, provide an overview of the concept of natural farming and its growing popularity as an alternative to conventional farming practices. Body: Write about the potential of natural farming: e.g – Environmental sustainability, Biodiversity conservation and Resilience to climate change etc., Next, write the limitations of natural farming: E.g., Lower productivity, Knowledge and skill requirements, Market demand and scalability etc., Briefly compare natural farming with conventional farming practices and give your opinion on whether Natural farming is possible or not. Conclusion: Conclude with a balanced opinion
Why the question:
Union Budget 2024-25 announced push towards Natural Farming
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the potential of natural farming and its limitations as compared to conventional or chemical farming.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define natural farming and its principles. Briefly, provide an overview of the concept of natural farming and its growing popularity as an alternative to conventional farming practices.
Write about the potential of natural farming: e.g – Environmental sustainability, Biodiversity conservation and Resilience to climate change etc.,
Next, write the limitations of natural farming: E.g., Lower productivity, Knowledge and skill requirements, Market demand and scalability etc.,
Briefly compare natural farming with conventional farming practices and give your opinion on whether Natural farming is possible or not.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion