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Commercial Agriculture: Maximizing Profit or Maximizing Risk?

Author(s):

Parth Sarthi , Tata Steel Foundation; Ritesh Kumar, Banaras Hindu University

Keywords:

Commercial farming, Market oriented, crop diversification, environment

Abstract

Unarguably, agriculture is the backbone of our country. The study has tried to find out the dynamics of commercial agriculture and its impact. It shows the promotion of crop diversification and shift from subsistence farming to commercial farming. Commercial farming is market oriented and driven by external agencies. It has made allow the use of hybrid seeds and other chemicals, which has enhanced the profit of the farmers. It has also led to genetic erosion, pest resurgence, excessive use of chemical & water depletion, which as hazardous effect for the biodiversity.

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV8I120126
Published in: Volume : 8, Issue : 12
Publication Date: 01/03/2021
Page(s): 212-216

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