Organic farming increased farmers’ income, says Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that organic farming has become a powerful medium for generating better income and employment. Launching the 8th edition of the National Program for Organic Production in New Delhi on Tursday, Goyal stated that the income of farmers has increased through organic farming. The Minister added that currently, the export of organic products is worth six thousand crore rupees, which is expected to rise to 20 thousand crore rupees in the next three years.Organic farming as a form of sustainable farming practice will help combat water scarcity and overapplication of fertilisers and pesticides harming soil quality and crop yields in the country, the Minister noted.  The Minister said that organic farming plays a crucial role in Indian agriculture. He noted that the Government will benefit from increased exports of organic products to the world..

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With the launch of the 8th Edition of the NPOP, India is poised to strengthen its position as a leading global exporter of organic products, empowering stakeholders across the organic value chain. The new regulations underscore the government’s ongoing commitment to sustainable agriculture, farmer welfare and food security. The occasion saw wide participation from government officials from both the Centre and State, embassy officials and representatives from major trading partners like USA, EU, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand, and UAE, industry leaders from international organizations like the FAO, IFOAM and FiBL, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)/ Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and over 1000 farmers from the states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Sikkim and Rajasthan.