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"%/ Bangladesh is small Country of around 150,000
sq.km. Around half of Rural Population is Classified as poor and
loving in Rural areas. The agricultural sector in the main livelihood
strategy for the vast majority of rural people in Bangladesh.
Agricultural sector of Bangladesh mostly based on non organic
farming system. The total land organic cultivation was estimated to
which is using by rural people. to about 2% of the agricultural area.
Key certified organic produce from Bangladesh includes tea, shrimps,
Cotton and rice. These product are mainly exported. People living in
urban areas mostly cannot afford organic foods. Organic food shops
sell organic produce mainly to elites, since prices are beyond the
capacity of most urban people.
When calculated either per unit area or per unit of yield , organic
farms
Use less energy and produce less waste , e.g, waste such as
packaging
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#"/ About 20% smaller yield from organic farms compared to
conventional farming. One study found organic farms of potatoes,
sugar beet and seed grass produce as little as half the output of
conventional farming.
20 2 : Organic product typically cost 10to 40% more than
similar conventionally produced products. Processed organic foods
vary in price when compared to their conventional counterparts,
processed organic food supermarkets to be 65% more expensive ,
but noted this was not consistent.
Here are other difference between conventional farming and organic
farming.
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India, our neighbor, produces and exports a wide range of fresh and
processed organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, oil crops, grains, coffee,
sugar cane, herbs and spices, although it is best known as an
exporter of organic tea. Other Asian countries, including China, the
Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka, are also active producers and
exporters of organic foods.