ECONOMIC INSIGHTS INTO THE CHALLENGES FACING ORGANIC FARMING IN KERALA AND TAMIL NADU

This study aims to explore the key factors that hinder farmers from adopting organic farming practices in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. While organic farming is steadily gaining popularity across India, with many farmers transitioning from conventional (inorganic) methods to organic approaches, various challenges continue to restrict wider adoption. Notably, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have witnessed a significant shift toward organic agriculture. However, despite this growing interest, several obstacles discourage farmers from fully embracing organic practices. Against this backdrop, the study undertakes a comparative economic analysis of the primary inhibiting factors affecting both organic and conventional farmers in these two states.