According to this case study, in addition to higher initial start up costs, what is another negative of sustainable farming?
Comparing Coffee Case Studies
Conventional
Sustainable
Slash and Burn method to clear land
alley cropping
lower initial start up costs
higher initial start up costs
Grows coffee beans as its only crop
Grows 2 crops
More soil erosion so they cut down more forest to lessen erosion
Less soil erosion
Uses more pesticides which lead to water pollution
Agroforestry approach has increased biodiversity
Sells more coffee beans at lower price
sell the coffee beans for a higher price
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Coffee beans would be sold at higher prices to consumer
More pestides are used
More soil erosion
Lower initial start up cost