Enlist some problems faced by farmers during the initial years of organic farming.

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In the initial years, it has been observed that the yields from organic farming are lesser than those from modern agricultural farming. So, farmers found it difficult to undertake large-scale production. Also, due to the low yield per hectare, this technique was not financially viable for small and marginal farmers. The products obtained from organic farming have a shorter shelf life and are quickly perishable. Moreover, the choice in production during the off-season is quite limited in organic farming. Despite these shortcomings in the initial years, India has attained a comparative advantage in organic farming due to its labour-intensive techniques, as labour is available in abundance.