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.
Slash and Burn method to clear land
lower initial start up costs
Grows coffee beans as its only crop
More soil erosion so they cut down more forest to lessen erosion
Uses more pesticides which lead to water pollution
Sells more coffee beans at lower price
Sustainable
alley cropping
higher initial start up costs
Grows 2 crops
Less soil erosion
Agroforestry approach has increased biodiversity
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