International Journal for Multidimensional Research Perspectives ISSN: 2584 -0029 (Online) © IJMRP \ Vol. 2 \ Issue 3 \ March 2024 www.chandigarhphilosophers.com International Journal for Multidimensional Research Perspectives (IJMRP) (18) An In-depth Investigation of Marketing, Economic, Factor-Input and R&D Constraints in Organic Farming for Sustainable Production Dr. Anooj Bhadu Abstract: This research paper aims to comprehensively explore and analyze the constraints hindering the extensive adoption of organic farming practices in Punjab, India. Primary data was collected from 100 certified organic farmers in four districts of Punjab, a Principal Axis Factor Analysis was conducted on 18 constraint items to categorize them into major factors. The study identified four key factors: Economic Constraints, Marketing Constraints, Research and Development Constraints, and Factor Input Constraints. Each factor was further analyzed based on mean scores, with economic constraints perceived as less significant compared to the other three factors. Marketing emerged as a major challenge, with finding markets for organic products, lack of specialized organic shops, storage facilities, and lower product prices being significant concerns. Research and development constraints highlighted issues such as the absence of specialized institutes for R & D and lengthy certification processes. Factor input constraints encompassed challenges like a shortage of skilled labour and difficulties in obtaining quality organic seeds and bio-pesticides. Key Words: Organic Farming, Conventional Farming, Economic Constraints, Marketing Constraints, Research and Development Constraints, Factor Input Constraints. Introduction: Rapid growth in population has increased demand for food and that has led to changes in agricultural system. With the onset of green revolution, usage of high yield variety seeds and intensive usage of chemical inputs was promoted. Negative effects on the environment are manifested through soil erosion, water shortages, salination, soil contamination, genetic erosion etc. (Narayan, 2005). Chemical farming has replaced traditional farming system. The quality of the product was overlooked in favour of increasing output. Biological diversity has diminished, soil productivity has declined, water resources are overused and contaminated, climate change has happened, and environmental issues have taken precedence globally. Compared to conventional farming, organic farming appears to be the most advantageous alternative. (Haneef, Sharma, & Ahmad, 2019), Organic farming is basically a comprehensive and structured approach to agriculture. Crop rotation, inter cropping, symbiotic associations and organic fertilizers are central practices to organic agriculture. Organic food products are becoming increasingly more in demand worldwide. Consequently, the popularity of organic farming is growing. India is also making greater attempts to capture a