The correct answer is Option 3 In News • Sanjay Bhimsingh Yadav, a farmer in Sikar, Rajasthan, has demonstrated that natural farming on 13 bighas of land can be both productive and low-cost. While he cut down input costs using farm-made bio-fertilizers, profitability was supported through higher market prices and local demand—not merely cost savings alone. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Natural farming eliminates the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, thereby significantly reducing input costs. Hence, Statement I is correct. • Although natural farming reduces input costs, it does not automatically ensure higher profits, as factors like market access, yield, and consumer demand also influence profitability. Hence, Statement II is incorrect. Related Concepts: • Natural farming often faces initial yield drops and requires training for optimal adoption. • The Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) under NMSA supports farmers through capacity building and cluster-based promotion of natural inputs. • Farmers like Sanjay Yadav gained better prices by leveraging trust and consistency in supply of chemical-free vegetables.