Conclusion
The extent of the benefits of organic agriculture (OA) and biofuel
crops will depend on market access and the costs of certification.
Poverty alleviation appears to be greater for OA than for biofuels,
but since the growing areas for OA and biofuel crops under this
study do not generally overlap, both could be promoted. As both
countries have de facto organic practices with a low level of
chemical inputs, production of safe food for a high-value market
may be a better strategy than intensification of agriculture
through conventional methods. Assistance from external
organizations in overcoming the challenges described in this
policy brief will be critical for the success of any programs to
promote OA or biofuels.
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The views expressed in this paper are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), its Board of Directors, or the governments they represent. ADBI does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this paper and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of their use. Terminology used may not necessarily be consistent with ADB official terms.
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