Economic Analysis of Organic and Non-Organic Farming in Karnal District of Haryana

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23496465

Poonam, Manoj Siwach, Surender Ahlawat, and Abhey Singh (Department of Economics, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana)

The present study focuses on assessing the sustainability of agricultural production systems by comparing organic and conventional farming practices in Haryana. The study used both primary and secondary data. The Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) provided data regarding farmer registration under organic farming in 2023-2024, and a structured questionnaire was used to gather primary data. The data was analyzed using the B:C ratio and the t-test. The results show that cultivation costs were often lower for organic farming. Organic paddy production was more profitable due to lower expenses and premium market prices, whereas conventional wheat farming produced larger returns due to higher yields. The study concluded that, the profitability of conventional and organic farming differs depending on the crop. Despite barriers organic farming has advantages for the environment and can be profitable if premium prices and government support are provided.