| Advantages of Organic Farming |
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- Organic farming is gaining gradual momentum across the world.
- Growing awareness of health and environmental issues in agriculture has demanded production of organic food.
- Organic farming is emerging as an attractive source of rural income generation.
- The trends of rising consumer demand for organics are becoming discernible sustainability in production of crops has become the prime concern in agriculture development Result in sustainable eco-system and safe food.
- Retain more nutrients then the conventional method.
- Provide Food without contamination.
- Reduce the cost of production.
- Better margin to the farmers.
- Ensure long term economic viability of assets (land and water resources).
- Organic Foods are nutritious and adds to longevity as they cut the risk of cancer and heart diseases.
- Organic Foods have good taste and high digestive power and are good for mental health and therapeutic.
- Organic Foods are prominent because there is no chemical, fertilizer and pesticides ill effect.
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| Government of India Initiative For promotion of organic farming |
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- Launched the National Programme for Organic Production
- Framed the National Standards for Organic Production and certification scheme
- Laid down procedures for export of certified organic products
- Accredited inspection and certification agencies
- Awareness programmes for development of organic farming for export
- Promotion of India Organic Logo
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| Initiative taken by Ministry of Food Processing Industries |
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- To train and certify small and medium scale farmers for 3 years in Organic Agriculture.
- 100% market linkage for Organic produce.
- To identify commodity for Organic Farming.
- To train and appoint local people for the work relating to Organic Farming.
- 50% of the field supervisors will be woman.
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